Antonio Riva is a couturier who has realized his dream: creating unforgettable dresses for special occasions with essential lines and volumes and a pronounced three-dimensionality.

The Maison was founded in 1994 in Milan. For over 25 years, Antonio Riva has not only created dresses but true wearable sculptures, to be discovered in the precious ateliers of Palazzo Toschi Corneliani in Milan and Palazzo Grazioli in the heart of Rome.

It is in Garlate, in the province of Lecco, that all the magic begins. Here the entire production cycle takes place. From hand-drawn patterns to the cutting of fabrics—silk mikado, organza, tulle, Valenciennes lace—every gesture is aimed at finding the ideal balance between volume, structure, and movement. Every seam, line, and fold is the result of the precision that characterizes the couture language of the Maison. At the center of it all are skilled professionals who, with their savoir-faire, convey knowledge built and passed down over time. With ApritiModa, visitors can discover how Antonio Riva’s sartorial genius takes shape.