ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Sylvia Pichler founded ZILLA in 2005.

Her affinity for metallic and construction materials has been a family affair from the beginning. It was her grandfather and father, a blacksmith and an architect respectively, who instilled into her a profound love for haptic experiences. She ultimately became an architect herself, transforming her vision of materials and design into uniquely shaped, minimalist handbags.

Pichler starts out by repurposing materials, thus giving them a new life in an altered shape. This approach is a fundamental part of her creative process and the key to her brand’s ongoing success.

Over the last 15 years, she has honed her craft on the international fashion stage, with her products now being available in highly select, sought-after retail stores.

ZILLA bags are exclusively manufactured in Northern Italy.

Sylvia Pichler, a mother of two, lives and works in Bolzano, Italy.