Viola Arrivabene on Day-to-Night Elegance
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Viola Arrivabene on Day-to-Night Elegance

The Italian stylist shares her sartorial secret weapon

Freelance stylist Viola Arrivabene grew up on the majestic Grand Canal in Venice, surrounded by its endlessly inspiring colours, culture, art and architecture. Since moving to London, she has brought a piece of the city with her by launching a line of super-chic and brightly-coloured Venetian furlane slippers – which are traditionally worn by gondoliers –
called ViBi Venezia with her sister Vera. Here she shares her beloved Italian hotspots and her style formula.

Viola wears the Rosa Dress in Blue Vintage Floral

Venice is my main inspiration

When I’m there, I wake up at 7am to go explore the city before it gets too crowded. I love to just walk around and take in the architecture. I go to places like Burano – a small island that has all these beautiful colourful houses.

My week is always jam-packed

So I need clothes that suit my lifestyle. Borgo De Nor dresses are ‘busy schedule dresses’ – they work across day and night. You can wear them from a breakfast meeting right through to the small hours! They look great with my ViBis and Superga trainers by day and are really elegant with heels for a special occasion or a wedding.

Viola wears the Anna Dress in Black Bouquet

My style is

Simple and chic, but with an eccentric hit.

I’m obsessed with

The artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. I love the Floating Piers which they did on Italy’s Lake Iseo two years ago.

My secret weapon is

A pair of sunglasses. They’re like a shield between you and the world. Right now, my go-tos are by L.G.R.

My life motto is

Make it simple but significant.

 


The Rosa Dress is available to buy at Aishti, Belinda, Tsum, and Moda Operandi

The Anna Dress is available to buy at Aishti and Saks Fifth Avenue.

INTERVIEW BY: GILLIAN BRETT
PHOTOGRAPHY: JESSICA MAHAFFEY
STYLIST: KENDAL BOYLE
HAIR & MAKE-UP: CLAIRE DE GRAFT

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