Patty Paillette: new Venice 'flagship' store

After a personal visit to the new store in Venice in April, Eyestylist asked Patty Shelabarger why the city is her current no. 1

“Our concept in Venice is a colourful space where our customer can meet the designer,” Patty Shelabarger, founder and designer of Patty Paillette told Eyestylist after our impromptu visit to the bijou flagship store near Piazza San Marco. “It is a magical experience to have the opportunity to bring together the creator and the wearer of a creative frame, here in this beautiful city.”

After pop-ups in Rome for 7 years and LA for 2, the designer is settling in Venice with a studio and Patty Paillette Eyewear store in close proximity. “Venice is a place full of art. I am so grateful I can have my design studio and my store close by – for sure this will be our home forever!” Shelabarger told Eyestylist, adding, “the energy is very special.”

The designer also added that she is currently working on the development of the “Patty Shelabarger” collections, alongside Patty Paillette. “This is my next exciting launch for Silmo 2023 and MIDO 2024….the new frames for men and women in this new collection are handmade in Italy and exciting…just watch this space!”