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in the atelier and other textural elements are her media. Scattered about her workspace, she refers to them as "a beautiful mess." The textiles' colors, textures, patterns, and innovation spark inspiration, a holdover from her days as an interior designer. (Those skills still come in handy, from designing her Miami residence to curating her personal pieces of Italian midcentury modern furniture for the Bal Harbour Shops boutique. She sees no real difference in dressing a home or dressing a woman, seeking to avoid pretentiousness and excess in both exercises.) "Sometimes sketches are so beautiful, but then there is the reality of a woman's body. The entire process is highly experimental, which I believe is evident in my designs—nothing feels rigid or formulaic," says Silvia, who prefers to design silhouettes directly on mannequins and fit models. In developing exclusive fabrics through collaborations with European factories that blend tradition with cutting-edge technology, the brand has become recognized for novel finishes like laser-cut patterns, neo silk, techno lace, and artistic appliqués. "I always arrive to fabric factories with a clear vision, yet I remain open," says the designer. The Spring/Summer 25 collection's futuristic florals show off Silvia's knack for combining timelessness and technology. Adding another layer to Spring's innovative prints and finishes, oversized pearls bursting on blouses and sandals are anything but demure. Gowns feature colorful, all-over macro-lacing, while Pre-Fall picks up on the material in a palm-shaped patchwork of bright white macro-lacing with stonewashed blue denim. A maxi dress and high-waisted pants are among its elevated, everyday pieces. "Sometimes sketches are so beautiful, but then there is the reality of a woman's body. The entire process is highly experimental, which I believe is evident in my designs—nothing feels rigid or formulaic." — SILV IA TCHER ASSI Atelier pieces are demi-couture, meticulously crafted through hours of manual labor. Sofia Espinosa Tcherassi with looks from a recent collection displayed behind her. An exclusive Atelier piece, highlighting a geometric pattern—a Tcherassi trademark. BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M ; B UYI N G I N D E X , PAG E 20 4