defaïence
Italian luxury house merging ceramic heritage with avant-garde 3D-printed jewelry and sculptural ready-to-wear.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
luxury
SPECIALIZATION
WOMEN
Founded in 2021 by Nicola Bacchilega, Defaïence is an Italian luxury house that bridges the gap between ancestral ceramic artistry and futuristic fashion. Based in Faenza—a city renowned for its majolica tradition—the brand reinterprets this heritage through a high-tech lens, utilizing advanced 3D printing to create "wearable sculptures" that are visually substantial yet incredibly lightweight.
Featured Items
Anqa Wrap-up Mini Dress
$733.00
Majolica Earrings
$395.00
La Cruche 01
$733.00
Faience Bracelet
$395.00
Faience Pavé Choker
$4,275.00
Faience Bracelet
$395.00
La Cruche 01
$733.00
Majolica Mini Dress
$619.00
Learn More
Defaïence di Nicola Bacchilega: «Perdendo tutto, ho capito il valore della mia passione»
An extensive interview with founder Nicola Bacchilega detailing the brand's resilience after the Faenza floods, the launch of the 'Sekhmet' collection, and notable celebrity placements with Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner.
DSCENE Interview: The Creative Vision of DEFAÏENCE’s Nicola Bacchilega
A profile exploring the brand's 'ANQĀ' collection, which blends ceramic artistry with avant-garde fashion, and the founder's vision of bridging ancestral heritage with futuristic design.
Nicola Bacchilega: De-re-unconstructing fashion
A deep dive into the founder's origin story, tracing his journey from the ceramic traditions of Faenza to launching a luxury house that challenges fashion stereotypes through sculptural forms.