Nina Ricci

Nina Ricci was a real Woman - with a capital letter. Refined and always excellently looked Italian in France was considered a true symbol of beauty and grace. Biography of Nina Ricci numbered not the most prosperous moments of her life, but thanks to her talent, this beautiful woman was able to open her own fashion house at the age of 49, which still pleases us with excellent clothes, unrivaled fragrances of spirits and bright, infinitely beautiful accessories.

Biography of Nina Ricci

Marie Adeland Nyeli, better known as Nina Ricci, was born on January 14, 1883 in Turin. Her father was a shoemaker, and once he decided that he should live where rich people live, he moved his family to Monte Carlo. Soon after the move, the girl's father died, leaving behind a penny.

From the age of 12, Marie had to think about work. The first step in the ladder of the ascent of the designer Nina Ricci to the fashionable Olympus was the training of the sewing business - the only thing a girl could do at such a young age. Learning to sew, Marie began making trinkets that liked the local women of fashion and were instantly sold out. After some time, she was taken to the Fashion House as a younger modist, then middle and, finally, the first. A little more time passed, and Marie was able to hire a few employees to sew clothes according to her own sketches.

In Madame Nina Ricci, Marie Adeland Nyeli became in 1904 after her marriage with Louis Ricci. Their marriage was not long. In 1905, Nina Ricci had a son, Robert, who stayed with Nina and took his father's surname. At the same time, Nina Ricci's models were interested in the big fashionable Houses of Paris - the customers did not retire. Nina had to work day and night. And this is understandable, because she had a small child in her arms.

In 1908, Ricci began working as a designer at the fashionable Raffin House, after which her name became known throughout the county. Over time, Ricci became co-owner of the brand Ruffin and made a decent fortune. She was not even upset about the closure of the House. At 49, Nina believed that she had achieved everything she wanted from this life. However, her beloved son did not agree with this.

Son Nina Ricci persuaded her to risk, and after a while in Paris, on one of the famous streets, first appeared logo Nina Ricci - House of haute couture. After the opening of the Fashion House of Nina Ricci from the rich and exquisite clients, the designer did not cease. They adored Nina, because she knew exactly what each of them needed.

Fashion house of this beautiful woman was famous for quality and exquisite clothes, but her son was sure that their clients definitely lack something. This "something" was given by the spirits of Nina Ricci, who are still famous throughout the world for their unforgettable aromas.

Style Nina Ricci

Nina had a natural talent, she could create a masterpiece from simple things, just adding a few details. The banal blouse in her hands turned into a real work of art.

The corporate style of clothing from Nina Ricci was the use of satin ribbons, buttons and large exquisite bows. Her collections were distinguished by the completeness of the silhouette, exceptional refinement and femininity. And to this day designers of the fashion house Nina Ricci manage to preserve all of its traditions. Collections of Nina Ricci are made of the finest materials - velvet, organza, silk and lace. And her models give women femininity and elegance.

Nina Ricci's adornments occupy a separate place in the history of the fashion house. This is not just an element of the decor of the main collections, but a separate, completely independent line. These luxury accessories have their incomparable "quality mark". The current creative director of the fashion house Nina Ricci - Olivier Tiskens - gave cult brands a new life, presenting a collection of jewelry - Nina Ricci 2013.

The life of the founder of the famous fashion house Nina Ricci was not so easy. But the talent that possessed the great designer helped her to realize all the dreams and leave behind beautiful models and excellent fragrances of perfume, which to this day please us with her unimaginable beauty and excellent quality.