Julia Van der Leij is an Italian-Brazilian fashion designer whose work bridges craftsmanship,

material experimentation, and narrative depth. Educated at Istituto Marangoni Milano, her

practice explores memory, identity, and cultural dialogue through refined silhouettes and

textile research. With experiences with print development and fashion design, she won

contests such as FAAP Moda and Identidade Brasileira by Istituto Marangoni in partnership

with Vogue Brasil. Her philosophy merges technical precision with emotional sensitivity,

balancing innovation with artisanal tradition.