"She's spotted something. I know it. I can see it."

My aunt, every time we went shopping.

MY STORY

I've always known what I liked.

Some people grow up dreaming of becoming doctors, astronauts, or artists. I grew up fascinated by clothes.

Not because of trends. Not because of labels. Fashion was always connected to something deeper: memories, emotions, and the people I loved.

My grandmother worked in the fashion industry, and some of my happiest memories are still the afternoons spent wandering through boutiques together. Looking at fabrics, discussing details, discovering pieces that felt special. We still do it every time we meet. Even as a child, my family could tell when something had caught my eye. My aunt would smile and say, "She's spotted something. I know it. I can see it." And she was always right. There was never much hesitation. Something would simply click.

Without realizing it, those moments were shaping my eye. They taught me that style isn't about having more. It's about finding pieces that feel right, pieces that tell a story.

For years, fashion remained a passion I carried quietly. Then Australia happened.

What started as a trip became one of the most important chapters of my life. Living on the other side of the world forced me out of the comfort of the cocoon I had always known. It challenged me, changed me, and gave me something I didn't realize I was missing: confidence. Confidence in my ideas. Confidence in my instincts. Confidence in myself.

Australia taught me independence, but that confidence didn't come from nowhere. I was lucky to grow up with a father who always encouraged me to go after what I wanted. He never taught me to play it safe; he taught me to believe that if something mattered enough, it was worth pursuing.

When I came home, I knew it was time to stop dreaming and start building.

That's how Moka was born.

Not from a business plan sitting on a desk. Not from a desire to follow trends. But from a genuine passion for fashion, a love for beautiful things, and the belief that style should feel personal.

Today, Moka is only at the beginning of its story. I have ambitions for this brand, goals that stretch far beyond where it stands today. Some are already clear, others are still taking shape. But one thing is certain: I won't let go of them.

Because Moka is more than a collection of clothes. It's a reflection of everything I've learned, everything I've loved, and everything I still want to create.

And this is only the beginning.