Born in Florence in 1969, where she still lives and works, Rossana Fani expresses her artistic identity through a a continuous exploration of new forms of expression. Her work is distinguished by a deep passion for textiles, finely crafted details, evocative narratives, and bold graphic compositions.

An admirer of arthouse cinema, she finds her inspirational habitat in niche music and nature. 

Educational and Multidisciplinary Background 

• 1988: Earns a Fashion Design Diploma.

• 1990 - 2010: Starts her career working in nightwear manufacturing and tableware decoration, collaborating with a variety of companies that produced porcelain and ceramic dinner services.
• Graphics & Visuals: Develops visual identity projects, creates logos for the fashion/home sector, and manages window displays for clothing boutiques. Designs and self-produces a stationery line featuring notebooks with exclusive graphics and whimsical, lively-shaped mobiles.
• 1999: Creates her own line of fabric bags; learns the "lost wax" goldsmithing technique and challenges herself in designing and creating metal costume jewelry. 

• 2007: The "Le Cenerentoline" brand debuts at the 10th edition of Vintage Selection, at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence: a collective upcycling project featuring the transformation of everyday items (embroidered kitchen towels, printed tablecloths, vintage blankets) into new, contemporary "collector's items" to be worn.

• 2008: Discovers the versatility of leather: as a self-taught designer, she begins experimenting with this precious material, creating geometric necklaces and earrings and playing with colors. In this same year, the "Severina" necklace is born, a modern reimagining of the classic 3-strand necklace. The doubled leather section that wraps around the back is the innovative feature that lends femininity and a contemporary touch.

• 2011: The Severina necklace evolves into the "Isabella" necklace, a richer version that immediately stands out. Offered in numerous types of leather and composed of resins in selected colors, it becomes a distinctive accessory in the wardrobe of many women, both in Italy and internationally.

An exclusive and contemporary piece of jewelry that does not go unnoticed, so much so that it has been copied in multiple versions across the globe. The original encapsulates the delicacy, intuition, and freshness of the one who first envisioned it. 

• 2013: Receives the "Outstanding Performance Award" from the Japanese giant Kamoi Kakoshi, producer of MT Masking Tape, thanks to the creation of an exclusive graphic design for their iconic rice paper tape. 

• 2026: The Isabella necklace turns 15! A model that over time has proven to be highly contemporary, capable of resisting passing trends and, thanks to its versatility, extraordinarily able to enhance even the simplest outfits.