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REAL TALK: 16ARLINGTON

Meet Marco Capaldo and Federica Cavenati – the couple behind Instagram’s favourite eveningwear brand

Words by Bridget Barnett

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Founder:
Marco Capaldo & Federica (Kikka) Cavenati


Founded:
2017


Nationality:
Italian


Current Location:
London, United Kingdom


Meet Cute:
Studying at university

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What do you think is the most important life lesson for someone to learn?


“Acceptance and gratitude are key. Gratitude releases such feelings of warmth and happiness and it's so important to always remind ourselves of the things that we are grateful for.”


Is there anything you want to try design-wise that you’ve been too scared to?


“Not really – I think we release a lot of our less conventional ideas in our show looks and we love to push the boundaries when working on custom pieces for the red carpet. For us, it's really about having fun with creativity and sparking a feeling of confidence and joy in the wearer with what we create.”

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Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but have been too scared to?


“Probably a skydive. I can imagine that the feeling of flying is amazing but I just don't think I could take the jump!”


When are you most inspired?


“Inspiration can come at any moment. Sometimes it's when we are out with friends, it can be in a taxi or sometimes at 3am something will come to you. It's very random and has absolutely no logic or explanation to it.”

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Your clothes are made for a night out. What has been the best night out of your life?


“There have been so many amazing nights. The key is always the company and the rest can be anywhere or anything!”


What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?


“Enjoy the moment and stay focused.”

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