Torre Velasca

Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon was born in Madrid in 1974. After studying industrial design in Madrid and Paris he joined Fabrica – the Benetton - funded design and communication academy in Italy – in 1997 where he directed the design department until 2003. Hayon set up his own studio practice in the year 2000 and dedicated himself fully to his personal projects from 2003 onward, today he is one of the most acclaimed creators worldwide.

Marco De Vincenzo was born in Messina in 1978. At 18 years old, he moved to Rome and, after graduating, joined Fendi’s Style Department, where he has worked for 15 years. At the same time, he has also launched his own clothing line, which debuted in Paris in 2009. In 2014, he was named as a Ten of Tomorrow honouree by the American fashion journal WWD.