KGL — Kappagielle studio

Kappagielle — Italian Fashion Design Studio since 1995Kappagielle Italian fashion design studio logo

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About the Studio

AnItalianfashiondesignstudiobyFabriziaLandiniandLuigiGiannini.

Foundedin1995inCarpi,Kappagiellehasspentnearlythirtyyearsdesigningcollectionsforleadingfashionbrandswomenswear,menswear,kidswearandactivewearwitharigorousapproachthatcombinesculturalresearch,technicalprecisionandagenuineloveforthecraft.

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Work

Work

Every project is a collaboration.

A selection of the collections and creative projects we have developed for our clients over the years.

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Kappagielle collection project 3
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Kappagielle collection project 4
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Womenswear

Womenswear

The Woman We Design For

She is never just one thing. Our womenswear collections are born from a deep understanding of femininity in all its forms — the softness and the strength, the occasion and the everyday, the detail that makes a garment feel entirely her own. Colour, fabric and silhouette as a precise and intentional language, always in dialogue with the world she moves through.

Womenswear collection editorial look
Womenswear collection fabric study
Womenswear collection design detail
Womenswear collection styling research
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Menswear

Menswear

Menswear illustration study 01

01 · Tailoring studies

Menswear illustration study 02

02 · Streetwear studies

Menswear fabric research

03 · Fabric research

Designed for the way he lives

Modern masculinity doesn't follow a single code. Our menswear collections move fluidly between the structured and the relaxed, the refined and the casual — because the contemporary man lives in all of these registers, often on the same day. We research the cultural shifts that shape how men dress today and translate them into garments that feel natural, considered and genuinely wearable.

Menswear colour and fabric board

04 · Colour board

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Kidswear

Kidswear

For the most demanding client of all

Children live fully in their clothes — they run, they play, they feel everything. Our kidswear collections balance imagination with practicality, colour with comfort, trend with timelessness. Garments that parents love for their quality and children love for how they make them feel: free, expressive and entirely themselves.

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Kidswear collection look 1
Kidswear collection look 2
Kidswear collection look 3
Kidswear collection look 4
Kidswear collection look 1
Kidswear collection look 2
Kidswear collection look 3
Kidswear collection look 4
Kidswear collection look 1
Kidswear collection look 2
Kidswear collection look 3
Kidswear collection look 4
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Activewear

Activewear

Where performance meets design

Activewear is no longer just about function — it is about identity and lifestyle. We bring the same creative rigour of our fashion work to every sportswear project: innovative technical fabrics, colour stories that inspire, silhouettes that move with the body without compromising on aesthetic. Designed for the life that never stands still.

Activewear womenswear studies

01 · Women studies

Activewear menswear studies

02 · Men studies

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Clients

Clients

Nearly thirty years of collaborations.

Alberta Ferretti Jr
Blukids
Danny
Doudou
Elsy
EMC
Everything Must Change
Ferrante
Fila
Flexability
Freddy
Holistic
Illudia
Invicta Diadora
Icon Wardrobe 25
Iwie
Les Copains
Liu Jo
Liu Jo Girl
Mash
Magilla
Miss Blumarine
Original Marines
OVS
Patrizia Pepe
Pinko Up
Sarabanda
Slacks
Trussardi Jr
Upim
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Services

Services

We offer end-to-end creative consulting tailored to the specific needs of each brand. Whether you are launching a new collection or repositioning an existing one, we bring vision, experience and technical expertise to every stage of the process.

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Trend Forecasting & Market Research

We anticipate trends through thorough market analysis and a deep understanding of global cultural shifts, helping brands stay relevant and ahead of the curve.

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Fabric Selection & Sustainable Sourcing

We carefully select materials with a focus on sustainability, favouring eco-friendly fabrics paired with sophisticated colour palettes that reflect each brand's identity.

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Colour Palette Development

From concept to final selection, we develop seasonal colour stories that are both commercially strong and aesthetically distinctive.

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Technical Design Execution

We handle every technical detail with precision — from construction lines and seam detailing to graphics and embroidery — ensuring garments that are as well-made as they are beautiful.

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Creative Direction & Campaign Support

We provide comprehensive assistance for collection presentations, from creative direction to photo campaigns, lookbooks and fashion show coordination.

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Long-term Partnerships

All our services are tailored to the specific needs of each brand. We work on single projects as well as long-term creative partnerships.

Inside the process

Research, moodboards, tech packs and swatches.

Tech packs and technical drawings
Moodboard with fabric swatches and sketches
Yarn and fabric research
Colour harmony swatch card
Seasonal illustration board
Garment tech pack
Denim sketches and moodboard
Green and cream fabric moodboard
Grey and metallic moodboard
Winter season concept board
Spring summer delivery sketches
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The Studio

Studio

A philosophy built on culture and craft.

Kappagielle is driven by a deep commitment to sustainability and a continuous search for innovative materials that respect the environment. Our founders draw inspiration from travel, diverse cultures and the artistic traditions they have encountered over the years — a rich cultural background that allows us to create collections that go beyond trends and carry genuine meaning.

Kappagielle studio — mezzanine and archive
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Founder · Creative Director

Fabrizia Landini

Fabrizia Landini is co-founder and creative director of Kappagielle. With a career spanning thirty years in fashion design, she brings an innate sensitivity for colour, femininity and aesthetic research to every project. Her work is shaped by a lifelong passion for art, culture and the details that make a garment truly memorable.

Fabrizia Landini, Kappagielle founder and creative director
Founder · Design Director

Luigi Giannini

Luigi Giannini is co-founder and design director of Kappagielle. His expertise spans the full creative and technical process, from initial concept to final execution. Over thirty years he has developed a rigorous approach to design that combines creative vision with deep market knowledge and a strong commitment to quality.

Luigi Giannini, Kappagielle founder and design director
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Contact

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We would love to hear about your project. Tell us about your brand and what you are looking for — we will get back to you within 48 hours.

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Via Luigi Einaudi 4/6 · 41012 Carpi (MO) · Italia

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