designer & visual artist
antonella buono
I am Antonella Buono, a Visual Artist and Designer with over 15 years of
experience bringing creative visions to life.
My multidisciplinary expertise spans fashion, film, opera, and visual arts. I’ve
had the privilege of collaborating with award-winning costume designers such
as Milena Canonero, Ursula Patzak, and Petra Reinhardt on international
projects, including The Grand Budapest Hotel (Oscar for Best Costume
Design) and the recent Megalopolis by Francis Ford Coppola.
My work has been featured in prestigious theaters like La Scala in Milan and
the Opéra Comique in Paris. In fashion, I’ve contributed to the creation of
original products and strengthened the visual identity of existing lines.
In creative direction, I have developed innovative projects that explore the
boundaries between disciplines such as fashion and architecture, exhibited at
the Chiostro del Bramante, MACRO and the Carousel du Louvre.
Thanks to my kaleidoscopic approach, which blends traditional visualization
techniques such as drawing with cutting-edge technologies,
I’m able to offer unique creative solutions.
This perspective allows me to achieve distinct and innovative results that go
beyond conventional expectations, ensuring each project stands out with its
own signature identity.
This portfolio
invites you
to discover my work
as a visual artist
and designer,
showcasing
the techniques
and creativity
that bring
each project
to life.
Using a variety of media—graphite, watercolor, India
ink, pencils, mixed media, and Procreate—I balance
the accurate representation of the garment with
the emotional impact it conveys. Each piece not only
shows the design but also evokes the mood, creating
a dialogue between form and feeling.
Illustration:
Fashion
Graphite
Watercolor
Mixed media+ Procreate
India Ink
Color Pencil and graphite
Runway impressions, mixed media
Capturing the narrative through costume—crafting
visual identities that move with the character,
echoing their inner world in every stitch and fold.
Movies
Illustration:
Megalopolis, costumes by Milena Canonero, Director: Francis Ford Coppola
The Abandons, costumes by Sonu Mishra
The Grand Budapest Hotel, costumes by Milena Canonero
That dirty black bag, costumes by Ursula Patzak
Through concept art and costume design, I visualize
the evolution of garments on stage, capturing the
dynamic shifts in character and story. My work
blends historical depth with theatrical emotion,
creating costumes that transform with each scene,
enhancing the drama and grandeur of the
performance.
Opera
Illustration:
Galileo, costumes by Marco Piemontese
Lady Macbeth, costumes by Milena Canonero and Petra Reinhardt
Bastarda, costumes by Petra Reinhardt
Bastarda, costumes by Petra Reinhardt
Die Tote Stadt, costumes by Petra Reinhardt
Semiramide, costumes by Marco Piemontese
Kvinka project, Tibet, costumes by Petra Reinhardt
Everything begins with prompt design—it’s through
this process that I blend AI with both hand-drawn
and digital illustrative techniques. This approach
enables both form finding and form making, pushing
the boundaries of creative possibilities in innovative
concepts, hyper-realistic fabric simulations, and
intricate texture design.
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As a fashion stylist for editorial projects, my focus is
on crafting narratives through clothing, where every
piece serves a purpose in shaping the story.
Balancing conceptual vision with precise execution, I
curate looks that amplify the mood and message of
each shoot, ensuring that the wardrobe becomes an
integral part of the visual language.
Editorial
As a designer I approach each piece as a fusion of
form and function. Particulrly in footwear design I
ensure that every design not only complements the
silhouette but also embodies a distinct character.
Through meticulous attention to detail and trend
research, I create bold designs that serve as
statements of individuality. Each piece is crafted to
express identity, blending innovative forms with a
strong aesthetic vision.
In the next pages you will see part of my workflow
for a shoes collection creation.
Shoe Design
When approaching direction for events or
installations, I merge disciplines to craft truly
experiential moments for the audience.
NUS_La Moda Veste L’Architettura_ stands out as
one of my most significant projects, where my
artistic approach is most evident. It brings together
two disciplines particularly close to me—fashion and
architecture—showcasing their interaction in a way
that defines my vision. The project output was
showcased during Fashion week at Bramante
cloister in Rome, and later at the Museum of
Contemporary Art.
Creative direction:
Art
Rendering By Arturo Tedeschi
- Design Development (from
concept to final product)
- Team Leadership (coordinating
creative teams)
- Client & Project Management
(managing clients and logistics)
- Brand Strategy (developing and
launching brand
identities+products)
- Education & Mentorship (teaching
and mentoring in fashion)
- Fashion/Costume Design &
Illustration (analog and digital+
prompt design and AI)
- Concept Design (for film, opera,
theater)
- Creative Direction (leading
interdisciplinary teams)
- Trend Forecasting, Market Analysis,
branding and communication
- Education
- 15+ years of experience in fashion
and costume design in
international projects with award-
winning creative directors
- Expert in design software
(Photoshop, Procreate, and AI
tools)
- Experienced educator and didactic
director in prestigious fashion
academies
- Strong project management skills
(creative and logistical)
- Excellent communication and
presentation skills
Areas of Expertise
Responsibilities
Qualifications
antonella buono
Recent timeline
Recent timeline
lllustrator > opera: Otello
costumes by Ursula Patzak
lllustrator > movie: House of
Gucci, directed by Ridley
Scott, costumes byb Janty
Jates
lllustrator > opera:
Bluthaus, ostumes by Petra
Reinhardt
lllustrator > movie:
Megalopolis, directed by
Francis Ford Coppola,
costumes by Milena Canonero
lllustrator > Opera: Bastarda
costumes by Petra Reinhardt
Shoes collection creation,
brand identity
&communication for MbyMira
LA
lllustrator > movie: Cold
Storage, directed by John
Campbell, costumes by
Nicoletta Ercole
lllustrator > movie: The
Abandons, by Kurt Sutter,
costumes by Sonu Mishra
Creative account executive
for NDA social media
project/Fashion
Illustrator > movie: TPS,
directed by Wes Anderson,
costumes by Milena
Canonero
2021
2022-2023
2023
2024/25
ANTONELLA BUONO
Via di Santa Maria dell’Anima 55,
00186 Roma
Email: mail.antonellabuono@gmail.com
Mobile: +39 340 4970672
Website: www.antonellabuono.com
Instagram: @glamnicism
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