Virna Pasquinelli
‘Twisted Perspective’
A collaborative project exploring material perception and the duality of being - man and machine, form and function, fashion and art, product and sculpture.
Crafted using repurposed fabrics donated by renowned interior design brand Zoffany, it is both an adornment for the head and a functional object for the home, serving simultaneously as a wearable headpiece and a sculptural lampshade.
The work invites dialogue around sustainability, transformation and the merging of human expression with design.
It stands at the intersection of decorative arts and performance, elevating both the wearer and the space it inhabits.
Not for sale.
“The piece challenges static notions of heritage by proposing a fluid, multifunctional future, where objects are not bound by singular purpose or traditional form. It honors the past while questioning how we preserve, reinterpret, and carry forward the values embedded in material culture.”
Materials and Techniques
Hand embroidery/illustration - Sophie Dinning
Digital Embroidery- Lydia Grey
Materials: Zoffany Satin Wool and Zoffany Brocade. Metal threads and braids, glass and acrylic beads, silk fringe. Traditional millinery techniques, digital embroidery and hand embroidery.
Millinery Heritage
“Millinery is a true passion and lifelong pursuit, continually perfecting its many disciplines—fashion, textiles, art, and engineering; the intricate techniques, the variety of materials and the endless potential for creativity continue to inspire me every day.
I draw much of my inspiration from traditional crafts, symbolism, and the stories often woven into fabrics and materials that define our cultures. Heritage isn’t just about the past—it’s something living that evolves and shapes our understanding and identity and I see my work as a way of keeping those traditions alive and contemporary.”
“My great grandparents were farmers that cultivated and weaved exemplary hemp fabrics, a sustainable and famous material historically rooted within the region of Lazio my family come from and still have my great grandmother’s pristine woven hemp cloth dating over 100 years old. ”
About Virna Pasquinelli
I’ve always had a deep fascination for fashion and art which naturally led me to the UK to explore its creative avenues. It was here that I discovered the world of hat making, or millinery and enrolled in a series of courses leading to an HNC in Millinery at Kensington and Chelsea College where I had the privilege of studying under the inspiring guidance of Sarah Cant and Kirsten Scott.