From Lamezia Terme to the World
Every great designer begins with a departure. For Anton Giulio Grande, it happened at just seventeen, when he left his hometown of Lamezia Terme carrying little more than instinct, ambition, and an unshakable devotion to beauty. Florence became his first chapter—immersed in classical art, architecture, and craftsmanship at Polimoda—before New York expanded his worldview at the Fashion Institute of Technology. These two cities, old soul and modern nerve, would quietly shape the duality that defines his work to this day.
The Birth of a Signature
At only twenty-three, Grande founded his eponymous label, stepping into fashion not as a follower, but as a narrator. His early runway moments were already statements—most memorably in Rome, where the iconic Donna sotto le Stelle show at Piazza di Spagna placed him firmly in the public eye. Critics and audiences responded instantly. His designs spoke a clear language: sensuality without excess, elegance with drama, embroidery as storytelling, and luxury as emotion rather than ornament.
Dressing the World’s Most Beautiful Women
Over the years, Anton Giulio Grande has dressed women from the worlds of jet set, television, and cinema—figures who understand the power of presence. His gowns have walked the most prestigious red carpets, appeared on international covers, and crossed the invisible line between fashion and art. Many of his creations now live beyond the runway, exhibited in museums as contemporary works that merge craftsmanship with cultural memory.
Made in Italy, Made by Hand
At the heart of his success lies an uncompromising devotion to quality. Each piece is entirely handcrafted in Italian ateliers, shaped by a meticulous attention to detail that borders on reverence. This dedication has earned him numerous awards for originality, cultural depth, and the preciousness of his work—recognitions that affirm his role as a global ambassador of true Made in Italy.
Fashion as Knowledge and Legacy
Grande’s influence extends well beyond the atelier. As a lecturer in fashion and art at several Italian universities, his couture has become academic material—studied, analyzed, and honored in graduation theses. His work is not just worn; it is examined, discussed, and preserved as part of Italy’s cultural continuum.
Cinema, Culture, and Calabria
Today, Anton Giulio Grande also serves as President of the Calabria Film Commission, where he applies the same narrative sensitivity to cinema and television. His mission is clear: to promote Calabria through authentic storytelling, culture, and visual excellence. In December 2024, this broader contribution was honored at the Vatican with the Premio a Parole Aperte, awarded during the Holy Year for his impact in both fashion and cultural leadership.
Honors That Reflect a Journey
His recent years have been marked by significant institutional recognition, including his appointment to the Interuniversity Department Council of the Humanitas University Consortium and, in June 2025, the prestigious title of Cavaliere al Merito dell’Imprenditoria Italiana. These honors reflect not just success, but sustained influence.
“Frida”: A Modern Tribute
At the latest Milano Fashion Week, Grande unveiled “Frida”, a collection that distilled his philosophy into fabric—a bold, modern, and glamorous homage to the iconic painter Frida Kahlo. It was not a costume of the past, but a reinvention: strength, pain, beauty, and individuality translated into couture for the contemporary woman.
A Living Point of Reference
After more than twenty-five years, Anton Giulio Grande is no longer simply a designer. He is a reference point—where fashion meets art, where craftsmanship meets culture, and where Italian heritage finds a voice that continues to evolve, one hand-stitched story at a time.
Credits :-
Journalist :- Elena Parmegiani
Location :- Hotel Saint Regis Venezia (IG @stregisvenice)
Photographer :- Igor Lapo, Victoria Antonova, Paolo Guadagnin (IG @paologuadagnimstudio)
Stylist :- Luigi Nisi (IG @jolly_gi91)
Models :- Clara Nehls (IG @clara.nehls) Agency :- Wonderwall Management Milano (IG @ww_mgmt)
Hair :- Angela Mada (IG mua.angelamada)
MUA :- Andrea Natalia Bucur (IG @andrea_mua_)
Ass Fot :-Alessandro G.
Ass Sty :- Vittorio Conoscenti (IG @vittoriconoscenti)
