Hi, I'm Siria Solendo, an Italian designer with over 20 years of experience spanning Haute Couture, costume design, and collection styling. I've led design teams and coordinated collection styles for top houses including Valentino, CoSTUME NATIONAL, Bulgari, Christian Dior Couture, and Fendi, focusing on sophisticated silhouettes, luxury materials, and intricate costume details. My work has blended fashion, jewelry, and television/RAI costume design, with engagements across Valentino's runway collections and high-end jewelry houses. I enjoy translating creative concepts into wearable pieces and on-screen costumes, collaborating with artisans and production teams to deliver standout looks.

Siria Solendo

Hi, I'm Siria Solendo, an Italian designer with over 20 years of experience spanning Haute Couture, costume design, and collection styling. I've led design teams and coordinated collection styles for top houses including Valentino, CoSTUME NATIONAL, Bulgari, Christian Dior Couture, and Fendi, focusing on sophisticated silhouettes, luxury materials, and intricate costume details. My work has blended fashion, jewelry, and television/RAI costume design, with engagements across Valentino's runway collections and high-end jewelry houses. I enjoy translating creative concepts into wearable pieces and on-screen costumes, collaborating with artisans and production teams to deliver standout looks.

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Hi, I’m Siria Solendo, an Italian designer with over 20 years of experience spanning Haute Couture, costume design, and collection styling. I’ve led design teams and coordinated collection styles for top houses including Valentino, CoSTUME NATIONAL, Bulgari, Christian Dior Couture, and Fendi, focusing on sophisticated silhouettes, luxury materials, and intricate costume details.

My work has blended fashion, jewelry, and television/RAI costume design, with engagements across Valentino’s runway collections and high-end jewelry houses. I enjoy translating creative concepts into wearable pieces and on-screen costumes, collaborating with artisans and production teams to deliver standout looks.

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Language

French
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Head Designer and Collection Style Coordinator at Valentino
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Led design and collection styling for fur/pap lines; managed creative direction for runway collections.
Head Designer and Collection Style Coordinator at Valentino
January 1, 2008 - Present
Head designer and collection styling at Valentino Roma, overseeing haute couture and accessories range.
Designer Haute Couture at Valentino
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Designer for haute couture and pap, contributing to accessory and couture collections.
Head Designer at CoSTUME NATIONAL
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Head designer with focus on pap; led design direction for costume/wardrobe.
Senior Designer, Precious Jewelry and Timepieces at Bulgari
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Senior designer responsible for precious jewelry and timepieces.
Senior Designer Haute Couture at Christian Dior Couture
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Senior designer in haute couture.
Senior Designer at Fendi
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Senior designer.
Designer Women Collection at Valentino
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Designer for women’s collection.
Designer Women Collections at RAI Roma
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
Designer for costume and wardrobe.
Costume Designer at RAI Roma
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
Design costume for television productions.

Education

Diploma di maturità professionale di Stilista di Moda at Istituto Professionale Femminile di Stato Virginia Wolf di Roma
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984
Insegnante di moda at Concorso per esami e titoli
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Insegnante di moda
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Diploma di maturità professionale di Stilista di Moda
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education