About Montcala

For as long as I could talk, I had strong opinions on fashion. Throughout my elementary years, I would cry to my mother anytime she dressed me in something I did not approve of (I almost never approved...my poor mother). Naturally this could not last, so at age 11 I took matters into my own hands and decided to start making my own clothes. It started with easy straight stitches, pillow case dresses, and the more-than-occasional hemming of my brothers' pants. However, through tedious straight stitches and begrudged hem jobs, my "passion for fashion" was born. Soon I was making (or at least attempting to make) all my own clothes, slowly replacing my wardrobe with my own designs. I dreamed of one day going to a prestigious fashion school and becoming the next Miranda Priestly.

Over the years I've had unbelievable opportunities to travel all over the world, deriving inspiration from incredible places across the globe. I've been able to immerse myself into the lives of some of my favorite designers, including Ives Saint Laurent and his time spent in Marrakech, Christian Dior, Salvatore Ferragamo, and so many more . With such unbelievable history, culture, and beauty densely packed into these places, it is no surprise these designers had such rich ideas. 

This inspired me to follow a similar path and immerse myself into the art and history of another city, and not just through weekend trips and extended holidays. I packed my things and moved to Florence, Italy to finally live my life-long dream of studying fashion. There, I fell even more in love with slow fashion and the art of creating clothing with intention.