London-based fashion designer Emilia Wickstead and Passalacqua, the new symbol of luxury hospitality on the shores of Lake Como, recently recognised as The World’s Best Hotel, have launched an exclusive, limited-edition vacation-wear capsule collection.
Passalacqua opened its doors in June as a 24-suite retreat following three years of restoration. Standing above the village of Moltrasio, with seven acres of terraced gardens sweeping down to the lake’s shore, this 18th-century villa is steeped in history.
It was also the passion project of one of Italy’s leading hoteliers, the De Santis family, owners of the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Infused with the elegance of Lake Como’s surroundings and lush landscape, the collection features swimsuits and kaftans in two distinct prints. The vintage rose print pays homage to Passalacqua’s enchanting rose gardens, adorned with a playful fish motif and available in mustard, cobalt blue, and dusty pink. At the same time, the delicate orange stripe echoes the vibrant hues of the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Each piece has a sense of timelessness and ease and can be worn colour-coordinated for a refined look or mixed and matched for an eclectic take. Quintessential Emilia Wickstead touches, including precise lines, thin straps, and signature belt details, lend modern elegance.
Emilia Wickstead and Valentina De Santis collaborated on a creative lookbook to introduce the collection. It showcased six creative Italian women who capture the essence of la dolce vita and understated glamour.
The women featured were interior designer Enrica Stabile, chef and author Mimi Thorisson, editor Martina Mondadori, actress Martina Ferragamo, artist Giulia Peyrone, and jeweller Madina Visconti.
