Feeling Beautiful.

The Italian mind works, on par, 100 times faster than the average mind. Ever had an Italian man or woman look after you? Cook for you? Brainstorm with you? Your mother, chef, and business partner will mutiny. Ever been loved by an Italian? You'll simultaneously feel more alive and on the brink of total destruction.

Bella figura isn't necessarily about being good or practical, it's about being beautiful (despite what you might read). This isn't a bad thing. It's led to some of the most devastatingly gorgeous things in history that also happen to be somewhat important (too many to list).

Bella figura, much like sprezzatura, is a state of mind that percolates into the material world. It is the romantic kiss during a rare snowfall in Rome, it's lemon brioche with olive oil on fine china and linen, it's the feeling you get when you put on this dress. When you realize bella figura needs no apology.

Bella Figura Dress (No. 6487). Luscious silk wrap dress with vintage, hand-painted floral print sourced from the Ratti vault in Como, Italy. Self-fabric belt. Three-quarter sleeves. Lined skirt. Print is White and Red over Navy. Imported.

*Model is 5' 10" and is wearing a size extra small.