Founded by designer and creative director Antonina Maria Pawlowicz, the brand reflects a multidisciplinary vision shaped by Antonina’s experience. Educated at the Academy of Fine Arts and Gerrit Rietveld Academy, Antonina honed her craft at Iris van Herpen and Alexander Wang development before launching her own label in Florence. Recognized by Vogue Italia as part of a new generation redefining sustainable fashion, she balances teaching and creative consultancy for international houses. Her work is defined by precision, material exploration, and a modern approach to timeless craftsmanship.

Antonina Poppy was established in 2018 by Antonina Maria Pawlowicz. Based in Florence, the house brings together Italian design and craftsmanship with modern technology. Each collection is produced in limited numbers and made by hand, with a focus on quality, precision, and enduring simplicity. The brand approach combines elements of haute couture with effortless wear, using only the finest materials to create pieces designed to last.

  • Young girl with pigtails and a headband, sitting at a table, painting with brown and red watercolor paints on paper, with jars of paint and painting supplies nearby.

    The Dream. drawing and painting since childhood.

  • A woman with long blonde hair helping another person, possibly adjusting or tying their black headscarf, in a dimly lit room.

    The Education. Academy of fine Arts and Gerrit Rietveld Academy.

  • Fashion designers working on clothing and mannequins in a bright, spacious studio with white brick walls and large windows.

    The Practise. First fashion job at Iris van Herpen.

  • Interior view of a clothing store with racks of clothes, tables, and lighting fixtures.

    The Perfection. Designing at Alexander Wang in New York City and Vivetta in Florence.

  • A young woman with dark hair, wearing a crochet top, pearl necklace, and white lingerie, standing against a green background.

    The launch. Antonina Poppy was born.

  • Close-up of a woman’s face, upside down, with makeup, earrings, and a pearl necklace, showing her eye, forehead, and earrings.

    The Praise. Published in Vogue Italy and nominated by Sara Maino Sozzani and Simonetta Gianfelici.

  • A woman walking indoors, wearing a white long-sleeve blouse, black pants, white shoes with bows, in a dimly lit space with a brick wall and decorative foliage in the background.

    The Fashion Show. Antonina Poppy's Biennale Roma fashion show at Museo Dominziano.

  • Exterior of a small cafe with a glass door, a wooden chair outside, and warm lighting inside, including a chandelier and framed pictures on the wall.

    The Boutique. Opening of the first Antonina Poppy space.

  • A row of dress forms with pattern markings in a room with ornate wall murals and classical sculptures.

    Sharing The Knowledge. Antonina becomes a Professor at Instituto Marangoni and Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy.