ANTONINA POPPY was founded in 2018 by Antonina Maria Pawlowicz. Discover the house, where Antonina’s heritage meets Italian elegance, and timeless creativity faces craftsmanship. Designed in Italy and based in Florence, the brand embodies a deep passion for creation, where every piece is made with precision and care. Committed to enduring quality, Antonina Poppy focuses on simplicity and the finest materials to create timeless pieces made to last.

About the Founder

Having studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Antonina’s approach is rooted in a meticulous blend of textile and print design. She commenced her career in fashion at the distinguished haute couture house of Iris van Herpen in Amsterdam. During her tenure, she made significant contributions to both Ready-to-Wear and couture pieces for the Magnetic Motion AW ’15 collection. Antonina played an integral role within the atelier, assisted at Paris Fashion Week at the Centre Pompidou, and provided support to the showroom and daily operations of the studio. Iris van Herpen, with whom she collaborated closely, commended her performance, noting that she "worked exceptionally well under pressure, demonstrated remarkable initiative, and was an invaluable asset to the IVH team."

Building on her experience at Iris van Herpen, Antonina was subsequently offered a position at Alexander Wang in New York City, where she joined the Print and Textile Department as part of the design team. Under the mentorship of two senior designers, she was entrusted with the creation of artworks, print designs, embroidery, and textile manipulation. Further refining her expertise, Antonina was invited to join the design team at Vivetta in Florence, a brand celebrated for its whimsical yet elegant aesthetic and its impeccable craftsmanship, showcased during Milan Fashion Week under stylistic direction of Patti Wilson - Editor at Large of Vogue Italia.

Following her tenure at these prestigious fashion houses, Antonina established her own label, ANTONINA POPPY, where she continues to merge artistic expression with sartorial innovation. With a background deeply rooted in fine arts and textile design, Antonina approaches each creation as a narrative in itself—where fabric, texture, and print come together. Each piece evokes emotion and memory, embodying a poetic realism where past and present harmoniously coexist.

Her collections, both bespoke and ready-to-wear, explore new dimensions of fashion with a multidisciplinary approach. From wedding dresses and opera costumes to personalised creations, her work captures a tactile intimacy and craftsmanship that resonates deeply. Living and creating in Florence, Italy, Antonina immersed herself in the city’s rich tapestry and engaged with some of the world’s most talented artisans. This experience infused her creations with a Mediterranean charm and an enigmatic elegance. Embracing the fusion of seemingly disparate elements, Antonina blends what might appear incompatible, creating a distinctive and bold statement —where the past and present intertwine in a harmonious narrative.

In 2024, Antonina expanded her reach and presence in the fashion world by joining the esteemed Luisa Via Roma platform as a designer, while continuing to create and draw inspiration from her base in Florence, Italy.

"Antonina's fashion portfolio is impressive too. While creating and growing her own brand, she is working at the Italian fashion house, Vivetta. Antonina made her debut in the industry at the prestigious of IRIS VAN HERPEN to ALEXANDER WANG.”

— Scarlett Baker, The Perfect Magazine

Timeline

  • The Dream. drawing and painting since childhood.

  • The Education. Academy of fine Arts and Gerrit Rietveld Academy.

  • The Practise. First fashion job at Iris van Herpen.

  • The Perfection. Designing at Alexander Wang in New York City and Vivetta in Florence.

  • The launch. Antonina Poppy was born.

  • The Praise. Published in Vogue Italy and nominated by Sara Maino Sozzani and Simonetta Gianfelici.

  • The Fashion Show. Antonina Poppy's Biennale Roma fashion show at Museo Dominziano.

  • The Boutique. Opening of the first Antonina Poppy space.

  • Sharing The Knowledge. Antonina becomes a Professor at Instituto Marangoni and Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy.

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