Italian fashion brand known for its surreal, art-inspired prints that blend Baroque and Gothic influences.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
contemporary
Founded in Bologna, Italy, by designers Fabio Sasso and Juan Caro, Leitmotiv emerged as a distinctive voice in fashion by treating garments as canvases for narrative. The brand is celebrated for its vivid and surreal prints, which draw from a unique fusion of Sasso’s love for Baroque decoration and Caro’s fascination with Gothic art. This creative tension results in clothing and accessories that tell imaginary and fairytale-like stories through bold, eclectic patterns and rich color palettes. The collections often feature a mix of materials like jacquard lamé, fil coupé, and printed satin, crafted with an emphasis on Italian sartorial tradition.