caterina gatta x yoox

Italian designer Caterina Gatta launched her Rome-based brand in 2008, built on the singular concept of upcycling. She sources rare, high-end vintage fabrics from iconic fashion houses like Gianni Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, and Valentino, transforming them into new, one-of-a-kind garments. Her work is defined by a playful tension between past and present, pairing archival prints and heritage textiles with modern, structured silhouettes and vibrant color-blocking. Gatta’s innovative approach quickly earned her the support of Vogue Italia, establishing her as a noteworthy talent in sustainable luxury. While continuing her work with vintage textiles, she has since expanded to designing her own original prints, maintaining a commitment to Italian production and high-quality materials. Her collaboration with YOOX is a direct expression of this ethos, featuring a capsule collection made entirely by upcycling fine fabrics from the 1980s and 1990s.