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P H OTO BY A L E X A N D E R E N E S C U/ WO R L D R E D E Y E ( B A L DA S S A R I ); CO U R T E S Y O F E L E V E N T Y MATTER OF STYLE When did you first fall in love with fashion, inspiring you to found Eleventy? With a long career in the fashion industry, I immersed myself in the world of Italian craftsmanship, learning its values and techniques. This deepened my understanding of customer needs and also fueled a passion for delivering uncompromising quality. From those early days emerged a desire to establish my own brand, driven by the ambition to interpret and embody the timeless concepts and style that Italy is known for. To this day, it continues to inspire me in my creations and my own personal style. What do you love most about your work? Witnessing the brand's evolution and the positive impact it has on the lives of our customers, who often share images of themselves proudly wearing Eleventy. Receiving feedback from loyal clients is gratifying. How did you decide on Parisotto + Formenton Architetti to design the space? We chose Parisotto + Formenton Architetti to design our first Miami boutique because their approach and experience closely align with Eleventy's vision. They integrate the essence of Milanese style into a cohesive architectural language. Tell us a bit about how you collaborate with designers, artisans, and other experts to produce each collection. Collaboration is integral to our creative process—both in-house and through our extensive network of partners. We work closely with more than 90 of the best artisans and mills in Italy, which helps us proudly place the "Made in Italy" label on all of our designs. How does having sustainability at the forefront of Eleventy's ethos dictate the brand's operations? Sustainability is incredibly important to us; we believe each Eleventy product is a smart investment that will stand the test of time. Our commitment to supporting Italian trade is key to our core value of sustainable production. All of our collections are designed and created entirely in Italy, and our mission is to respect centuries-old traditions in a modern way. ELEVATING ELEVENTY ELEVENTY'S CO-FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR MARCO BALDASSARI REFLECTS ON THE BRAND'S JOURNEY, INCLUDING ITS LATEST BOUTIQUE AT BAL HARBOUR SHOPS. BY CHLOE LEWIS Tell us about the decision to include a skiwear collection as the novelty capsule for Spring/Summer 2024. We saw that skiing is very important for many of our customers and is a part of their lives, whether they ski in Gstaad or Aspen. We ultimately made the decision to meet their diverse lifestyle needs. We wanted to do it in a way that is unique to Eleventy, and we saw an opportunity to blend performance and fashion seamlessly. Our skiwear capsule is a perfect balance between technical functionality and style. The boutique was designed by Parisotto + Formenton Architetti Marco Baldassari at the Bal Harbour Shops boutique Men's leather sneakers balance between technical and style. leather 78 BAL HARBOUR