About us

THE BRAND

MARDĪ is a knitwear brand born from the technical expertise and creative vision of Marie Nardi.

Our creative journey starts with a deep understanding of knitwear techniques - because knowing the rules is what allows us to bend them. We take the precision of traditional craftsmanship and mix it with a touch of curiosity, exploring new stitches and textures that feel fresh yet familiar. It’s a playful dialogue between technique and creativity, where every detail is considered, but there’s always room for a little surprise.

MARDĪ is also a tale of two cultures: France and Italy. Close yet distinct, they offer a wealth of inspiration—French cinema’s effortless charm meets the precision of Italian design, architecture blends with music, and somewhere in between, our knitwear takes shape. It’s a playground of textures and colors, where every piece is a story waiting to be told.

THE DESIGNER

Marie Nardi, founder and creative director, specializes in knitwear design.

After working with luxury brands in stitch development, yarn sourcing, and trend research, she won the 2022 Feel The Yarn contest at Pitti Filati. This led to showcasing her capsule collection at Milan Fashion Week 2023.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

QUALITY

At MARDĪ, selecting the finest materials is at the core of our design process. We carefully choose compositions and certified yarns to ensure both comfort and durability.

We collaborate exclusively with selected factories, fostering close relationships that allow us to personally oversee and maintain the highest production standards.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is not just a commitment - it’s an ongoing process.

We create high-quality pieces, designed to last, using certified yarns sourced from the best Italian spinners. We also work with exceptional deadstock fabrics, carefully selected from luxury Italian companies, giving new life to these beautiful materials and reducing waste.

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MARDĪ is based in Milan, and we prioritize local production to maintain transparency in our supply chain and reduce our environmental impact.

To minimize waste, we focus on small-scale production and aim to reduce unnecessary returns, limiting transportation emissions. We also encourage our customers to care for their knitwear properly, extending its lifespan.

CRAFTMANSHIP

We honor traditional knitwear techniques by reinterpreting them for contemporary fashion. Our goal is to preserve and pass down this heritage, bridging past, present, and future.