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October 03, 2024

A Day in the Life of Francesca Villa

Words by: Michelle Orman

W
hile 2024 marked Italian designer Francesca Villa’s COUTURE debut, her history of creating exceptional jewelry dates back decades. Born in Liguria, a drive for a cosmopolitan lifestyle led her to relocate to Milan, then Rome, before finally settling in Solonghello, where her current atelier is located. Prior to launching her eponymous brand in 2007, Francesca spent years designing for some of the most famous names in Italian luxury jewelry. This knowledge and experience, combined with influences of her world travels, results in fantasy-fueled pieces that weave magical tales, often crafted in unexpected materials. We were thrilled to get a sneak peek into a day in Francesca’s life

We have so many talented craftspeople in our atelier, it is a pleasure to work alongside them every day.
Francesca Villa

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6:15 AM: Early to Rise

An early rise to enjoy coffee in peace, a moment of tranquility before a hectic few days at Paris Fashion Week.

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7:30 AM: Pilates

I always try to fit in a quick Pilates class near our home in Piedmont when I can, especially before a trip.

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9:00 AM: Breakfast

Followed by breakfast at Ninin with my husband before we head to the office.

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9:30 AM: Paris Ready!

A quick pitstop before tackling my emails for my Paris manicure (key when you are presenting jewellery!).

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10:30 AM: Meeting with Craftspeople

By mid-morning I am in the atelier, checking on the progress of a bespoke piece with my goldsmith. Very exciting to see this design come together for a wonderful client!

We have so many talented craftspeople in our atelier, it is a pleasure to work alongside them every day. This close collaboration also means I have full overview of each piece at every stage during its development, meaning I can ensure my designs can be executed exactly as I envision!

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11:30 AM: In the Works

This is followed by a meeting with my CAD designers, discussing new pieces in development for 2025, I can’t wait to show more to the world (!!!).

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2:00 PM: Final Touches

After a quick lunch I sit with my team to finalise our display for PFW, before all the pieces are packed ready for my departure early tomorrow.

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5:00 PM: School’s Out

I head home to meet my son as he arrives back from school, and to take Manny out for a walk in the evening sun.

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7:00 PM: PFW Packing

After a facetime with my daughters who are both studying in the UK, I finish packing for Paris. I’m planning to wear my Abracadabra multi necklace for our retailer meetings tomorrow. Paris is always such a joy; I can’t wait to catch up with our wonderful retailers!