ABOUT VETRINAMIA

About Us — Vetrinamia's story (so far)

Vetrinamia (www.vetrinamia.com) is owned and operated by Glorious Fame Limited, an investment holding company established seven years ago with the mandate to bring high-quality, Made in Italy, and uniquely designed fashion products to a global audience. Vetrinamia, the flagship platform under Glorious Fame's umbrella, carries the mission of becoming the premier online destination to discover the charm and allure of truly authentic, Made in Italy, one-of-a-kind fashion items.

Vetrinamia’s founder and CEO, Ms. Kate Chang, hails from California, where she was raised in the heart of Silicon Valley. She studied law at UC Berkeley and was admitted to Columbia Law School. With a passion for venture capital and consumer technology, she embarked on a decade-long career in venture investment, during which she completed key investment deals for Sumitomo Corporation, CyberAgent Ventures, and various global private equity funds.

As part of her investment work, Ms. Chang frequently traveled to Europe, where she became enamored with the high-quality, unique products she discovered off the beaten path—tucked away in charming ateliers throughout the towns and countryside of Italy and France.

In one of these small boutiques, she met a young Italian designer whose work she deeply admired. The designer had previously created for major fashion houses like Armani and Gucci, but confided that the experience, while prestigious, had been creatively stifling. Designing within the strict codes of big brands left little room for personal expression—what once was art had become just a job. Launching her own brand was a way to reclaim that creativity, even if survival as an independent designer was a constant struggle.

She told Ms. Chang she was not alone—there were countless designers like her: highly skilled, full of ideas, but trapped under the weight of big brands, unable to create freely, and without the financial means or visibility to break out on their own.

Ms. Chang was deeply moved. The pieces before her were every bit as beautiful as those from established luxury brands, yet they lacked the same platform and recognition. From that moment, the idea for vetrinamia took root: a space to spotlight exceptional, independent designers and give their work the global audience it deserves.

Today, Glorious Fame Limited collaborates with more than 200 independent European fashion brands, exclusively representing them across the Asia-Pacific region. These designers work across fashion categories—garments, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. Many come from top design schools in Europe such as Istituto Marangoni; others are artisans continuing generations of craftsmanship passed down through family traditions. Our mission is to give these talents a spotlight in the world’s most dynamic consumer markets.

Many of the creative directors behind the brands we feature have spent decades designing for major fashion houses—shaping collections in their image, but rarely given the freedom to express their own. Hidden in ateliers across Italy, France, and beyond are independent brands led by these designers, offering exceptional craftsmanship and original vision, yet often overlooked in the shadow of the big names.

For our inaugural launch, vetrinamia is proud to present four Made in Italy handbag brands, each with a distinct design point of view:

• Frédéric Lesellier (Nice, France)

• Marina Lorenzi (Bergamo, Italy)

• Gamberini Bag (Bologna, Italy)

• Dadaputia (Palermo, Italy)

These designers are now telling their own stories through collections that reflect a deeply personal vision of “Designed in Europe, Made in Italy.” We invite you to explore their work as they debut on our platform.

In addition to the launch of our official site, vetrinamia has also opened a six-month showroom in Shanghai and a pop-up store in the heart of Xintiandi, the city’s trendiest and most fashion-forward shopping district.

Our mission to share the joy, love, and care with which our products are painstakingly designed and made—with our brand partners and artisans in Italy—continues to reach new borders.

Under Ms. Chang’s leadership, vetrinamia is expanding into new markets through alliances with local partners, including:

• Vetrinamia Limited in Hong Kong

• Eleganza Mode LLC in Japan

• Yishe (Shanghai) Information Technology Limited in Mainland China

• Mialuxe Pte. Ltd. in Singapore

These partnerships allow us to provide customers with more localized service, regional payment methods, and tailored experiences.

Our team at vetrinamia includes graduates of top-tier universities such as UC Berkeley, with extensive work experience across Fortune 500 companies in gaming, creative industries, and consumer technology. Every team member is dedicated to delivering excellence—not only in product, but also in service to our customers around the world. We are currently evaluating new regional operations in key markets such as South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and the UAE.

Our point of view is centered on unique, limited-edition products. At vetrinamia, we exist to support independent designers—offering them the tools, services, and exposure they need to thrive. Each brand manages its own production, working with skilled Italian artisans whose attention to detail and commitment to quality reflect the enduring spirit of Made in Italy.

Our story continues. We invite you to be a part of it—step into our world, where each piece tells a story, and every detail is intentional. Just as we believe design is deliberate, so too is the art of dressing: the appreciation of form, the celebration of originality, and the creation of objects that become part of our customers’ everyday lives—on their way to work, meeting colleagues, loved ones, or business partners. These pieces accompany them in every moment, big or small.

We, together with our partner brands, carry that responsibility with care and deep respect—and we ask our community to hold us to that high standard. Any comment, critique, or idea is welcome. Our doors—and our ears—are always open. If there is a brand you feel drawn to, let us know, and we may even help facilitate a direct dialogue.

With full hearts,

The Vetrinamia team