My life has revolved around the world of books out of passion, curiosity, and the need for employment as well. After completing a Master’s Degree in Digital Publishing at the University of Alcalá de Henares in Spain, I continued my education by taking a wide variety of courses. The last one, entitled “Leadership Strategies in Book Publishing”, was completed at Yale University. “Publishers without borders”, I have worked in the book industry in Madrid, New York, and Barcelona. For more details and fewer frills, visit my LinkedIn page.

The question regarding Book-à-Porter that I like most to ask myself is this: “Am I where I want to be at this point in my life?” (Book ME, Chapter 4 “Thoughts, Reflections”) …because everything started here.

I graduated with a degree in Education Science from the University of Florence, Italy. My research thesis was related to the impact of autobiographical writing. I continued my education with a Master’s Degree in Life Coaching from ICT in New York, a Master’s in Autobiographical Methodology from the University of Florence, and a Gestalt Institute Counselling Certificate from ASPIC in Rome. My genuine passion for life and peoples’ stories led me to work as a life coach. As a counsellor, I have used autobiographical writing as a research method, as well as for introspection and development.

The question about Book-à-Porter that I would never answer is the following: “Is this your best year?” (Book ME, Chapter 2 “My story”)… because every year should be the best one of your life.

As a designer with international experience, I have been working in London as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator since 2012. My area of expertise is brand communication, and I collaborate with private clients, agencies, institutions, and non-governmental organizations. After graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, Italy, I worked at the prestigious Celery Design Studio in Berkeley, California, where I developed a research project in sustainable design. My portfolio and other information are available on my website.

The question about Book-à-Porter that especially intrigues me is this: “When was the first time I discovered beauty?” (Book ME, Chapter 2 “My story”).

My professional life revolves around marketing and communication. During the first ten years of my career, I focused on international marketing, collaborating on various projects in Europe, Asia, and the United States, always in multicultural environments. When #DigitalMarketing and #SocialMediaMarketing appeared, I moved progressively toward the online world without ever abandoning the offline universe.

In recent years, I have devoted myself to training, learning, and incorporating professional experiences in the areas of Audio-visual Communication and Personal Branding. Driven by my innate interest in people and their ways of thinking, I have been gravitating toward the field of Coaching. I’m online as @MartaVJ

The Book-à-Porter narrative capsule that I would launch on Twitter every morning would be this: “What do people say when they gossip about you?”… (Book YOU, Chapter 3 “In conclusion”) …because it would be so much fun to know.

Over the past ten years, I have developed my career in marketing and sales for internationally renowned companies such as Microsoft, Transhotel, and the Enappy Group. After graduating with degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, I completed my training with an Executive Master’s Degree in Marketing from EAE Business School.

The question that convinced me to work on the project was the following: “What is the one thing that makes you irresistible to me… and… What is the one thing that makes me irresistible to you” (Book YOU & ME, Chapter 1 “Confessions”). It helped me understand that there are many things I have never told my partner, which should be spoken. These things should be expressed, shouted, or even written in a book.

Printing house

Our partner for the printing and binding of Book-à-Porter volumes is the Barcelona-based company known as The Folio Club, an imprenta boutique specialising in short print runs of luxury editions.

Paper manufacturers

The paper we use in our collections is manufactured by Fedrigoni and Gmund, which are benchmark companies worldwide, not only for the quality of their catalogues but for their environmental and social commitment as well. In fact, both companies work only with cellulose that comes from FSC® certified forests. The Forest Stewardship Council certificate is the most prestigious certification system in use today for identifying sustainably managed forests.