Fashion – Brisbane
Fashion was written in the stars for budding Brisbane based designer, Marianna Octavia Tigani.
The combination of being born into a line of three generations of Italian dressmakers and a painter mother sees a love for fashion and its artistic possibilities hard-wired into Marianna’s creative DNA.
After completing a psychology degree Marianna undertook several short fashion courses in dressmaking and fine art before embarking on a Fashion Design degree at Queensland University of Technology. During this time, she voraciously explored her creative spirit as she delved into the photographic, music and costume design industries. This diversity of experiences has provided an endless source of inspiration and allowed Marianna to build a unique skill set.
A dreamy child by nature, a preference for the fantastical now prevails in all of her work as she explores themes beyond the realms of everyday living with an artistic sensibility. Yet each garment is designed in consideration of the demands of a modern urban lifestyle –the complexity of her designs are emancipated from fuss, giving each piece a ‘throw on’ feel that undermines its intricate construction.
Enthusiasm to undertake a million projects at once, wear ten different hats and achieve amazing things defines Marianna. It is this passion and drive that is sure to guarantee her staying power and a distinctive place for her in the fashion world.