"Scent of a Woman" and 12-heel shoes: three days in Monaco amid couture fragrances and pink soles… And after Milan and Paris, it’s Monaco’s turn to set the fashion agenda. Six months before unveiling the new collections at the upcoming Monte-Carlo Fashion Week (MCFW), April 12–16, 2027, the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode, led by president and founder Federica Nardoni Spinetta, has decided to celebrate creative talent while upholding responsible fashion—striking a balance between ethics and aesthetics, values that are fundamental to the Principality.
Three days of events in mid-October featuring emerging designers, the opening of exclusive boutiques, and sensory experiences, immersing guests in the world of fragrances by Maison Xerjoff, where—much like a couture gown—you can have the essence that best suits your personality tailor-made just for you. Dama Bianca—for me, it was love at first spray… truly, “the scent of a woman”!
The stunning dresses crafted from fine fabrics by designer Gabriela Tarkanyi Maldonado for the Monegasque atelier Valtoria, along with the Di Iorio shoes—designed by sisters Samantha and Alicia—completely won me over as the shoe addict that I am! Their newly opened boutique inside the Fairmont will soon become a must-visit destination not only for aspiring Cinderellas, but for anyone who appreciates high-quality materials and designs that catch the eye right from the window display.
The black lace ones are sexy and incredibly elegant, and the pink sole detail—the brand’s signature feature found on all models—is that little trick that boosts self-confidence, according to the two designers. For me, though, it’s about connecting with “la vie en rose” and feeling happy. That way, walking in 12-heel shoes will be like having wings on your feet!
Among the events of the first edition was a conference moderated by Léa Calori, Administrator in the Prince’s Government Communications Department, featuring Thierry Leviez, Director of the Pavillon Bosio, who presented the book “Théâtres de la Mode” (Theaters of Fashion), which focuses on fashion staging from the 19th century to the present day, and featuring Runa Ray, an environmental designer and expert in sustainable development and the circular economy, who collaborates with the United Nations and the Prince Albert II Foundation.