THE BRAND
DEFAÏENCE was established in 2021 by Nicola Bacchilega, an innovative fashion designer who merges his background in ceramic sculpture with haute couture. Inspired by Faenza's rich ceramic heritage, DEFAÏENCE introduces avant-garde collections of jewelry and ready-to-wear apparel that redefine the boundaries of contemporary fashion. The brand's name is a fusion of "faience" (ceramic) and "defiance" (challenge), embodying Nicola's ethos of pushing artistic and societal boundaries.
At the core of DEFAÏENCE's ethos is a dedication to creating timeless products that harmonize craftsmanship with innovation. Nicola's collections, reminiscent of the fluidity and elegance found in ceramics, are wearable sculptures designed to transcend traditional fashion norms.
NICOLA BACCHILEGA
Founder and creative force behind DEFAÏENCE, hails from Faenza, a city renowned for its ceramic artistry. Nicola's journey began with a deep immersion in ceramics, which evolved into a passion for sculptural design and later, a formal fashion education in London and a trending in haute couture at Atelier Versace.
Nicola infuses his designs with a bold couture flair, challenging antiquated stereotypes and championing positive transformation. His dedication to sustainability is woven into every aspect of DEFAÏENCE, setting new industry standards by harmonizing tradition with cutting-edge innovation, establishing the brand as a beacon of artistic expression and sustainable fashion.
JEWELRY
DEFAÏENCE'S JEWELRY COLLECTION EMBODIES A GENDERLESS VISION, OFFERING A SELECTION RANGING FROM FASHION JEWELRY TO FINE JEWERLY.
WE TRANSFORM CERAMIC DESIGNS INTO INCREDIBLY LIGHTWEIGHT JEWELRY FOR ULTIMATE COMFORT, ALONGSIDE TRADITIONAL HANDCRAFTED METAL TECHNIQUES.
EACH PIECE IS INDIVIDUALLY HANDMADE IN ITALY, ENSURING ITS UNIQUE CHARACTER AND APPEAL. CREATING A CONNECTION BETWEEN ARTISANRY AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY, OUR JEWELRY COLLECTIONS BEAR THE MARK OF INDIVIDUALITY, WHERE SUBTLE IRREGULARITIES, TONAL VARIATIONS, OR MARKS ARE CHERISHED AS AUTHENTIC EXPRESSIONS OF CRAFTSMANSHIP.
READY TO WEAR
THE CLEAN SHAPES OF DEFAÏENCE CLOTHES FOLLOW THE FINE SINUOSITY OF THE CERAMICS.
THE DELICACY OF THE GARMENTS IS HARMONIZED WITH A POWERFUL VISUAL IMPACT, DICTATED BY THE AUDACITY WITH WHICH THEY SCULPT THE FEMALE BODY.
OUR GARMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER A SECOND-SKIN EXPERIENCE, CELEBRATINGFEMININE SENSUALITY, WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL TOTRANSFORM THE BODY INTO A WORK OF ART.
AT DEFAÏENCE, OUR READY-TO-WEAR COLLECTION EMBODIES THE BRAND'S COMMITMENT TO CONTEMPORARY STYLE AND WEARABILITY. OUR DESIGNS STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN TIMELESS ELEGANCE AND MODERN TRENDS, PROVIDING A CURATED SELECTION THAT'S UNIQUE TO DEFAÏENCE.
