Sofia Lombardi Lavaggi

Sofia Lombardi Lavaggi is a seasoned professional in the fashion industry, serving as the Founder and Creative Director of Viani Milano since June 2020, where a handmade friulane slipper footwear brand was established. Sofia has a strong background in design, having worked as a Designer for Silvia Tcherassi, focusing on collection development, material sourcing, and visual merchandising from March 2021 to August 2023. Previous experience includes roles as a Visual Merchandiser at MASSIMO BONINI SHOWROOM, a Merchandiser at 260 Sample Sale, and a Designer and General Assistant at Lombaggi Knitwear, Inc. Sofia's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion/Apparel Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in International Fashion Design from Polimoda.