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About the Founder
Nassim ASGARI is the founder and creative director of Bella & Bao.
Born into an Austrian-Persian family, she brings cultural depth, emotional intuition, and a refined sense of form and meaning into her creations. Nassim launched Bella & Bao to realize a vision of luxury that is wearable yet meaningful, artistic yet accessible.
Her work is inspired by her love for animals, her artistic sensibility, and her commitment to infusing design with real emotion. Bella & Bao blends artistic intuition with cultural storytelling and sustainable craftsmanship.
“Our dogs are not accessories. They are companions. Carriers of memory. Little works of art with heart.”
ABOUT THE HEAD DESIGNER
Stella Rhonda Tacita enjoyed a strong educational background in Fashion and Design and extensive hands-on experience within the fashion industry in Austria. Graduate of a renowned College for Fashion and Design in Vienna complemented by professional experience in styling, costume development, and close collaboration with designers.
Stella oversees the design process from concept to execution with a detail-driven mindset and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Bella & Bao
A New Kind of Luxury
We are a Europe-based design label redefining luxury through handcrafted, emotionally resonant creature sculptures – made to be worn and cherished.
Every piece is a tribute to animals as family, and a quiet statement of art, love, and memory.
“Our animals are not accessories. They are memories. Sculptures with soul.”
Our Philosophy
While Others Craft Bags, We Create Wearable Art Sculpture
Wearable Art
Each creation is a sculpture that transcends ornament. It is a living artwork.
Sustainable Craftsmanship
Handmade in Vienna, our sculptures are crafted with care using recycled elements, from materials to embellishments and fillings. Every detail reflects a commitment to responsibility and longevity.
Emotional Design
We design with feeling. Every piece is inspired by memory and shaped by emotion — companions that hold soul, not just style.
Cultural Storytelling
Each silhouette carries heritage, symbolism, and the stories we live with. Our designs are rooted in meaning — not trend — making every piece timeless and resonant.
Sustainability
At Bella & Bao, we believe that beauty should never come at the cost of the planet. Each of our sculptures is handcrafted with care — not just for detail, but for people, animals, and the environment.
Recycled & Upcycled Materials
What We Use
True luxury is timeless — and sustainable. That’s why Bella & Bao sculptures are designed to be passed down, not thrown away.
Made-to-order reduces excess
Long lifespan materials
- Recycled pearls, sequins, and metal finishes
- Upcycled fabrics like velvet, cotton, and felt
- Low-waste pattern cutting
Designed to Last
Each sculpture is brought to life by skilled hands in European ateliers. From hand-stitching and forming to final polishing, our process honors traditional craftsmanship and modern ethics.
Small-scale production
Slow fashion principles
Our Packaging
Every piece comes beautifully wrapped in a handcrafted box with recyclable materials — beautiful, minimal, and gentle on the planet.