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Susana Monaco
Susana Monaco is a contemporary fashion brand founded by designer Susana Monaco, who was born in New Jersey to Italian immigrant parents and grew up surrounded by European art and sculpture. Her father, an engineer and tailor who owned an apparel manufacturing company, provided her early exposure to garment construction and tailoring techniques. After studying design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Monaco moved to Miami where her fashion journey took a pivotal turn following a bartending accident in South Beach.
The brand is renowned for its signature stretch-nylon fabric that Monaco developed after experiencing issues with cotton-lycra pieces shrinking. This innovative fabric resists fading, shrinking, and sagging, forming the foundation of her sculptural knits and contemporary designs. Monaco's philosophy centers on creating garments that "hold you where you want, let go where you don't," resulting in pieces that flatter every body type while maintaining timeless elegance and modern sensuality.
Style keywords
Sculptural
Minimalist
Contemporary
Timeless
Elegant
Brand Spotlight
Susana Monaco
Style keywords
Sculptural
Minimalist
Contemporary
Timeless
Elegant
Susana Monaco is a contemporary fashion brand founded by designer Susana Monaco, who was born in New Jersey to Italian immigrant parents and grew up surrounded by European art and sculpture. Her father, an engineer and tailor who owned an apparel manufacturing company, provided her early exposure to garment construction and tailoring techniques. After studying design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Monaco moved to Miami where her fashion journey took a pivotal turn following a bartending accident in South Beach.
The brand is renowned for its signature stretch-nylon fabric that Monaco developed after experiencing issues with cotton-lycra pieces shrinking. This innovative fabric resists fading, shrinking, and sagging, forming the foundation of her sculptural knits and contemporary designs. Monaco's philosophy centers on creating garments that "hold you where you want, let go where you don't," resulting in pieces that flatter every body type while maintaining timeless elegance and modern sensuality.