Robe-ling

Designed and worn by a woman, Robe-ling was born out of love for the Brooklyn Bridge and the way it glows in full splendor at night.

From a nighttime photograph of the Brooklyn Bridge — to form, to embodiment.

Nicky Conti wearing a custom couture look inspired by a photo she took of the Brooklyn Bridge at night in New York City
Nicky Conti in architectural piece with chain elements, standing on the Brooklyn Bridge at night
Close-up of wearable architecture with chain details inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge cables

Designed and worn by a woman,

Robe-ling was born out of love for the

Bridge and the way it glows in full

splendor at night.

Nicky Conti wearing an architectural couture look inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge and Emily Warren Roebling, photographed on location at night in New York City
Silhouette of Nicky Conti wearing the look echoing the arches of the Brooklyn Bridge

A masculine icon reimagined for the female body — a quiet act of transformation and strength, brought to life by a team of women.

Sarah Esmoingt aligning photo of Brooklyn Bridge to digital pattern by dressmaker Estelle Chatorrier
The team reviewing sketches and the photo during a meeting a the atelier in the Garment District, New York City
Estelle Chatorrier stitching parts of the custom couture jacket part of the Robe-ling outfit
Nicky Conti during a muslin and paper prototype fitting at atelier in New York City with Estelle Chatorrier and Sarah Esmoingt
Printing the photo of the Brooklyn Bridge at In Vogue Studios in the Garment District, New York City