The Attico is the Milan label that made the going-out wardrobe feel modern again. Founded in 2016 by Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, two stylists with a shared eye for after-dark dressing, it began with boudoir-inspired robe dresses and slip dresses and grew into a full ready-to-wear house known for sensual, subversive Italian glamour. This is the short version of who The Attico is, why it matters, and how to shop it.

Who founded The Attico, and when

Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini launched The Attico in 2016. Both came from styling and editorial, not a traditional design house, and that outsider instinct shaped the brand from the start. The name is the Italian word for penthouse, a nod to the top-floor, late-night world the label dresses for. Made in Italy from the beginning, the first collections were built around robe dresses and slip silhouettes, the pieces that drove the brand to fast sell-out success and more than 200 stockists worldwide.

What The Attico is known for

The signature is glamour with a knowing edge. Think fluid slip dresses, sharp tailoring, sequins, crystal-cup heels, and the kind of mini dress designed to be photographed. The house took the Altagamma Foundation Young Business Award in 2019, and its pieces have been worn by Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, and Hailey Bieber. The Attico held its first runway show in September 2023 during Milan Fashion Week, a sign of how far the label has moved from a small slip-dress line to a fixture of the Italian fashion calendar.

Is The Attico a luxury brand?

Yes. The Attico sits in the contemporary-luxury tier: ready-to-wear made in Italy, priced above high-street designer and below the historic Italian houses, with the construction and finish to match. It is stocked by major luxury retailers and, at Luxury Shoes , every piece is 100% authentic and authenticity-verified before dispatch.

How to shop The Attico at Luxury Shoes

Browse the full The Attico collection at Luxury Shoes , and go straight to designer dresses, jackets, and tops. For styling, read how to style The Attico, and if you are weighing up the label against its peers, see brands like The Attico. The latest season is gathered in The Attico FW26 edit.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns The Attico?

The Attico was founded and is creatively led by Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini. In 2018, Archive, an investment firm linked to Remo Ruffini’s family holding, acquired a minority stake in the business.

Where is The Attico made?

The Attico ready-to-wear is made in Italy.

What does the name The Attico mean?

Attico is the Italian word for penthouse, a reference to the top-floor, after-dark world the brand dresses for.

Who has worn The Attico?

The Attico has been worn by Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, and Hailey Bieber, among others.