Atelier bomba
Demi Couture from Rome
Atelier Bomba is a family affair at its core. In 1980, designer and artist Cristina Bomba founded a store and cantina, which has since evolved into a high-end atelier run by her children, Michele Am Russ and Catarina Nelli, along with Michele's wife, Julia Frommel. Although they have introduced the shop on Via dell'Oca 39 to a new clientele, they have never strayed from their mother's original vision of refinement and sustainability.
Precision and care are infused into every detail at Atelier Bomba. Each piece is chalked and cut individually by their master tailor, Maestro De Munari, and sewn entirely by hand by one of their skilled seamstresses. The patterns are sized and scaled by hand, and even the buttonholes are hand-sewn with silk thread, taking up to thirty minutes to complete. Receiving an order from Bomba feels like unwrapping a special gift from an overseas friend - a testament to their commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
When my fashion editor friend mentioned Atelier Bomba, I knew I had to experience it for myself. So, during a work trip to Rome, I made a point of visiting the atelier. From the moment I stepped inside, I was captivated by the shop's pure and soulful aesthetic, as well as by its founders, siblings Catarina and Michele. Without skipping a beat, Catarina measured me for a bespoke Apron dress that left me eagerly anticipating its arrival. - OST founder, MVM
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