Raffaela D’Angelo and MONTCE receive the MarediModa Creative Excellence Awards 2026
The two brands, different in style and identity, share the same vision of the value chain: creativity, ethics and sustainability, certified European fabrics, and a strong focus on quiet luxury.
“This year too, we want to celebrate two major global brands with whom we share choices and objectives,” underlines Claudio Taiana, President of MarediModa. “They have always been strong supporters of our event. In an increasingly polarised industry, we feel the need to highlight and give value to a certain culture of beachwear, away from the mass-market routes that, all over the world, bring together the excellence of our fabrics with the creativity of inspired and visionary designers.”
Raffaela D’Angelo, a leading name in the world of luxury beachwear, will receive the MarediModa Creative Excellence Award in Cannes, the prestigious recognition celebrating brands that have distinguished themselves most successfully on the international scene through creativity, talent and their close connection with Europe’s leading textile manufacturers.
For more than twenty years, Raffaela D’Angelo, born in Como and based in Milan, has developed a close relationship with Italy’s leading textile manufacturers, translating it into a unique and instantly recognisable design language. She understands the highest level of craftsmanship and creativity required to transform a fabric into an imaginative garment. Her passion for drawing, her sensitivity to the weight and depth of colour, and her constant search for new cuts and geometries have led Raffaela to celebrate every woman in her intimate femininity and natural beauty.
This vibrant and enduring talent represents an example for the entire beachwear industry of modernity, expertise and uncompromising respect for quality.
Among the first designers to elevate beachwear to a more sophisticated, exclusive and refined dimension, Raffaela D’Angelo helped free the swimsuit from its traditional beach setting and establish it as a true luxury fashion garment. This vision paved the way for beachwear to move into other occasions and contexts, a concept that has now become an essential element in the development of contemporary collections.
Montce, the American beachwear brand founded in 2013 by Alexandra Grief, began its journey when she started creating custom swimwear from her apartment in Florida. The brand quickly established itself in the swimwear industry thanks to an aesthetic that combines sensuality, retro nostalgia and contemporary design, attracting the attention of international celebrities and influencers.
The brand’s philosophy focuses on creating silhouettes that enhance the natural shape of the body through carefully considered cuts and the use of high-quality materials. Montce swimwear is distinguished by romantic and feminine details such as bows, ruching, ribbed textures and vintage-inspired floral or geometric prints, while always maintaining a modern and daring edge.
Alongside its focus on style and fit, the company has progressively integrated more sustainable practices into its supply chain, using recycled fabrics and more responsible production processes. Today, Montce offers not only bikinis and one-piece swimsuits that can be mixed and matched in terms of style and size, but also a complete resortwear collection, establishing itself as a reference for those seeking a sophisticated, comfortable and contemporary beach look.
The two brands will receive their awards on 28 October at 6:00 pm in the Events Area at MarediModa Cannes.
