Before designing her own clothing and accessories line, Barbara Bologna was a sculptress and body art performer who graduated from Accademia delle Belle Arti in Milan. The Italian-born designer utilizes fashion as an outlet to explore her own personal artistic freedom and create art stemming from her soul. She founded her luxury fashion brand BARBARA BOLOGNA in 2008. The brand is based in Milan, Italy, and is synonymous with avant-garde fashion. BARBARA BOLOGNA is known for its daring and eclectic designs often using bold and oversized photographic prints on unique silhouettes.