ABOUT US
Welcome to Pezzi di Perla
In an era of fast fashion, with mass production and a changing of trends faster than ever, Pezzi di Perla stands for wearing something exceptional and unique. Garments and accessories with their own history and value, the one of a kind pearls that are worthy investing in. Our curated collection is characterised by quality, contemporary relevance, and the story - history and provenance that are intertwined with our archival pieces.
Pezzi di Perla is a studio and archive based in Bolzano, Italy, specialising in pre-owned and vintage luxury designer garments and accessories. It was founded out of a deep interest, passion and love for design, history and research - and the need to know it all. We are committed to sustainability and circularity, and are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of each piece. With the appreciation of design and history we are killing two birds with one stone; by giving these items a new breath of life, we are participating in a more sustainable fashion and making a positive impact on the world.
‘Fashion design is the only category within the field of design that seasonally discards great ideas and bodies of work. In my opinion great design remains relevant. To me, fashion is not about the latest trends. It is about self-expression in relation to our thoughts and feelings. Great taste and style is the perfect mix of styles, fabrics, colours, periods, and imagination.’
Eva van Gelder, founder of Pezzi di Perla
The project started with humble beginnings in 2020, with a collection of 40 pieces from Ed Hardy to Versace, photo shoots with friends as models and an Instagram store. Three years later, after a lot of determination, hard work and persistence, it has become a legitimate store and learning platform about fashion, history and design. Eva (2000) has a background in fashion design and product development, and is what you might call a fashion nerd. 'The fashion industry is a closed industry, and I hope that the hours I spend obsessively reading and researching about the smallest details imaginable will be educational for other fashion and design fanatics'.
Our selection of pristine garments and accessories is personally curated and approved to high standards. Everything is professionally cleaned and is in an excellent condition. The rare exceptions to this rule are noted in the description. The (online) store has a constantly changing stock as items come and go on a daily basis.
As you explore the store, we invite you to become part of the Pezzi di Perla community. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok, and share what you like! We are a small but growing company, and the only three things that matter are our clients, vintage and design.
Eva van Gelder
Founder of Pezzi di Perla