Some designs begin with a color, a feeling, and sometimes even a city.
For the Botticelli model, the meeting point of all three was Florence. My admiration for the Renaissance has always been strong; to me, it is one of the most powerful periods in art history. Sometimes it feels as if, in that era, everyone put life aside for a moment and focused only on beauty, proportion, light, and art.
I felt this much more deeply in Florence. As you walk through the city, art does not live only in museums; it is present in the façades, the stone textures, and even in the way daylight touches the walls. When I was there, I truly understood why the feeling known as Stendhal Syndrome is so closely associated with this city. In front of certain works, you do not simply look; you feel physically affected by them.
While creating the turquoise, emerald, and blue transitions in this handcrafted feather bow tie, this was exactly the atmosphere in my mind: the changing Florentine light throughout the day, the soft shadows of museum halls, and the sense of movement in Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus.
For me, this model is not about directly reinterpreting a single painting, but about carrying the aesthetic spirit of that period into today’s black tie styling world. A little of Florence’s magic, a little of the Renaissance’s perfect sense of proportion, and a little of the quiet grandeur of evening events.
That is also why it feels especially strong with tuxedo looks, special occasions, and modern wedding bow tie styling. It does not speak loudly, yet it gives the feeling that there is a story behind it.
Perhaps what connects me most to this design is how it still carries the artistic intensity I felt after returning from Florence. With every wear, a little museum silence, a little evening light, and a little of Botticelli’s timeless elegance reappear.