FASHION
Designer Silvana Diez
32 StPeteLifeMag.com January/February 2019
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Designer Silvana Diez at Milano
Bags on Beach Drive
Milan, Italy, is known as a fashion capitol
worldwide, understandably as the glamorous
travel, my favorite place to shop by far is Italy.
Upon walking into the Milano Bags & Shoes
location on Beach Drive I was immediately
transported to Europe. I fell in love with Silvana
Diez’s designs, and had to meet her. As luck
would have it, she happened to be in town.
Hailing from Lima, Peru, Silvana has a 30 year
tenure as a handbag and shoe designer. She
originally attended University to become a
lawyer, while studying art in the afternoon. She
upscale nearby shopping mall to design clothing
and windows. This world was fascinating to her
and with a friend owning a large leather tannery
she changed her studies to shoe and handbag
design.
After attending trade shows for 30+ years in
Milan, Silvana shares, “Everyone is so elegant
and fashionable there. They look like models,
they all carry beautiful shopping bags. You just
know every bag contains a beautiful surprise.”
This is her inspiration for the name of her
international brand Milano Bags & Shoes, by
Silvana Diez.
Local resident, and serial entrepreneur Ken
Atchison recognized an opportunity when
meeting Silvana Diez with her designs in Miami.
Beach Drive, opened Milano Bags and Shoes as
his tenth store in the state of Florida.
Be sure to visit the store at 212 Beach Drive,
and enjoy the modern, sophisticated yet
comfortable designs with traditional handmade
Italian leather craftsmanship. The priority is
Brings Milan to St Petersburg
Milano
by Silvana Diez Bags & Shoes
Exclusive Designs
Modern • Sophisticated • Comfort
Traditional Italian Leather Craftsmanship
Custom Designs Available
212 Beach Drive St Petersburg
727-821-2200
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