Josephine Raffaella Magno was introduced into the world of sewing as a child watching her mother sew in her tailoring studio in Naples, Italy. A decade later, she graduated from the Seconda Universita’ degli studi di Napoli, Luigi Vanvitelli,Aversa, Italy with a bachelors degree in Industrial Design for Fashion. She took on various projects over the next few years until she found her true calling, bridal. In the past decade in Vienna, Austria she has worked in and managed the tailoring departments of Steinecker, and Romeo & Juliette as well as a brief stint with Flossmann. She has now decided to become independent designer and seamstress while still working in collaboration with various bridal saloons throughout Austria.

About Josephine Raffaella

Languages Spoken

English, Italian, and German

Past Experience

Madame Tussauds, Vienna

Costume creation and design for various celebrities including Rihanna, Nichole Kidman, and Princess Sisi

MRJ Hands Free Bags, Vienna

Creator of MRJ Hands Free Bags, an innovative design of hands free bags. The brand debuted at the Vienna Fashion Week in 2010, then again in 2011. The brand also appeared in shows in CIFF in Copenhagen, PURE in London, and Los Angeles. The brand was also worn by various television celebrities, musicians, and football stars.

Bridal:

Steinecker

Flossmann