Series n°1 ROMA
Discover our new belt collection designed by Emanuele Pantanella. This debut series captures the spirit of select creatives living in the Eternal City, each styled with a unique combination of wood and leather from the collection.
Gianni Politi
Gianni is a contemporary painter and artist born and raised in Rome. His work is deeply rooted in autobiographical events, which he explores through the medium of painting. With exhibitions around the world, his most recent was a solo show at Milan's Triennale.
Gancio Belt
Gianni is wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from Ebony wood and Black leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In conversation with Gianni Politi
Q. Emanuele Pantanella: Artist or Designer?
A. A little bit of both
Q. What is your favorite wood?
A. Ebony
Q. Best and worst in Rome?
A. Best: Retrovino / Worst: stuck in traffic
Matidia Pallini
Matidia Pallini, architect and designer, is the founder of Ruma Bottega e Cucina, a Bistro in Rome where you can find her artisanal cheese products sourced from La Maremmana Caseficio, the Tuscan farm she cofounded which specializes in buffalo breeding and cheese making.
Gancio Belt
Matidia is wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from multi-layered wood in various essences and brown leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In conversation with Matidia Pallini
Q. What is your favorite object from Emanuele Pantanella?
A. The "Minaudières" evening clutches
Q. How do you like your eggs?
A. À la coque - soft boiled
Q. What song do you have on your mind right now?
A. Innocenti Invasioni by Lucio Battisti
Daniel Rueda
Daniel Rueda lives in Rome, and is an accessory designer specializing in small leather goods.
Born in Colombia with French and Portuguese heritage, Dani began his career in the fashion industry in Paris before continuing his journey to Italy.
Gancio Belt
Daniel is wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from mahogany wood and red leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In conversation with Daniel Rueda
Q. Emanuele Pantanella: Artist or Designer?
A. Designer, collector
Q. Best and worst spot in Rome?
A. Best: Nino / Worst: The Post Office
Q. What is the most treasured thing you own?
A. Youth
Naz Muessel
Naz the cofounder of The Levant, a brand that celebrates Eastern design and culture, is a New York native with Iranian heritage.
In the last year she has been spending long periods of time researching artisans and designers in Turkey, Lebanon, Iran and more.
Scroll through and discover her thoughts on Emanuele Pantanella, her most treasured possession and more.
Gancio Belt
Naz is wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from wenge wood and brown leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In conversation with Naz Muessel
Q. What is your favorite object from Emanuele Pantanella?
A. I love the sinous curves, slinky tassel, and deep palette of the "jewel clutch" - it feels like the inky trail end of an Arabic calligraphy serif.
Q. What is your favorite wood?
A. Cherry
Q. What is the most treasured thing you own?
A. My grandmother's gloves
F Taylor Colantonio
Taylor is an American artist based in Rome for the last 9 years. Specializing in papier mâché.
Raised in Massachusetts, and studied at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2013, he decided to move to Rome after completing an artist residency in Puglia where he apprenticed with a “maestro di cartapesta”.
Gancio Belt
Taylor is wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from Cherry wood and Black leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In Conversation with F Taylor Colantonio
Q. What is your favorite object from Emanuele Pantanella?
A. My favorite Pantanella objects are easily the wooden desk lamps. I’m patiently waiting for them to become available for purchase!!!
Q. Best spot in Rome?
A. The best spot in Rome is San Calisto for a glass of iced tea with a scoop of lemon granita
Q. What song do you have on your mind right now?
A. “My Love is Bad” by Les Rita Mitsouko with Iggy Pop. Such a good beat for the studio
Claudia D'Oncieu
Claudia is a Roman interior designer, who cofounded Paranà Studio and is Creative Director for Emanuele Pantanella. She started working in Milan and New York with renowned architecture studios, before moving back to Rome in 2020.
In Rome she began to work closely with artisans for her studio, which lead to her collaboration with Emanuele Pantanella Design.
Gancio Belt
Claudia is wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from wenge wood and red leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In Conversation with Claudia D'Oncieu
Q. Emanuele Pantanella: artist or designer?
A. 360° Creative
Q. What’s your favorite wood?
A. Dark Oak, Brown Oak, White Oak, Red Oak... a colorful range of oaks
Q. What is the most treasured thing you own?
A. My imagination
Charlie Masson
Charlie Masson, an Italo-French New Yorker, moved to Italy in 2017.
Raised in NYC, Charlie is a figurative painter who studied fine arts at renowned institutions in Chicago and London. After spending time in the UK, he found his inspiration in Italy, where he now lives between Maremma and Rome.
Gancio Belt
Charlie is wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from Cherry wood and Brown leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In conversation with Charlie Masson
Q. What is your favorite object from Emanuele Pantanella?
A. The coin dish
Q. What is the most treasured thing you own?
A. A small wooden polemoscope I’ve had since childhood
Q. What song do you have on your mind right now?
A. “The Air That I Breathe” by the Hollies
Po.Co. Studio
Polissena Galdo and Cosima Sessa, both born and raised in Rome, are the founders of Po.Co. Studio, a communications agency based in the city.
After studying in London and working at notable agencies in Milan and Rome, they launched Po.Co. to help brands bring their visions to life through storytelling and strategy.
Gancio Belt
Polissena and Cosima are wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from maple wood in Brown and Black leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In conversation with Po.Co. Studio
Q. What is your favorite object from Emanuele Pantanella?
P. The "Minaudières" evening clutches
C. The Chaise Longue
Q. Best and worst spot in Rome?
P/C. Best: Po.Co. Studio’s office
P. Worst: Piazza Venezia’s traffic
C. Worst: Monday morning queu at the post office
Q. How do you like your eggs?
P. A la coque, 3 min, crunchy bread and good salted butter
C. Alla coque
Emanuele Spinola
Emanuele, born in Rome and studied in London, carries on the legacy of his namesake grandfather, Emanuele Pantanella.
In his own way, he continues to reflect his grandfather’s timeless sense of style and elegance.
Gancio Belt
Emanuele is wearing a Limited Edition design crafted from Cherry wood and Brown leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In conversation with Emanuele Spinola
Q. What’s your favorite object from Pantanella?
A. The wooden egg. The object that most represents EP’s artistic approach
Q. What’s your favorite wood?
A. Ebony
Q. What’s your “go to” Roman saying?
A. “Fatti gli affari tuoi e campa cent’anni” although its more Sicilian than Roman
Virginia Pantanella
Virginia Pantanella, a Roman interior designer deeply influenced by her family’s artistic and cultural heritage, continues to carry forward the legacy of her grandfather, Emanuele Pantanella. Based between Milan and Rome, she remains closely tied to Rome, the city where he established his lasting legacy.
Gancio Belt
Virginia is wearing a Limited Edition design in maple wood with a line and black leather from the new collection.
The beauty of this iconic belt lies in its timeless versatility.
First designed by Emanuele Pantanella in 1987.
In conversation with Virginia Pantanella
Q. What’s your favorite wood?
A. Ash wood
Q. Emanuele Pantanella: artist or designer?
A. Artist
Q. Best and worst spot in Rome
A. Best: Salita di Montecavallo (Quirinale steps) Worst: Lungotevere