A longtime lover of all things Europe, Ciao Lucia founder and designer Lucy Akin received the nickname Lucia while studying abroad in Rome. Since 2017 the Los Angeles based label has been an ongoing celebration of the “eternal vacation”, transporting wearers to the Amalfi Coast, French Riviera and beyond.
Picture a suitcase straight out of The Talented Mr Ripley, think carefree silhouettes, retro details and sunbleached hues. No-fuss fabrics are carefully smocked, gathered and tiered into low maintenance pieces that imbue a holiday mood no matter your locale.
Each piece is crafted locally in Los Angeles by small manufacturers that Akin considers “family”. Proudly operating on a human level, focus is placed inward on what works well for the tight-knit company — rather than what may be considered industry standard — and it shows, every collection has a distinctly personal touch.
