Bianca Pettinari lives in Portland, OR, where she is active in accessory, surface, and graphic design.

A Pacific Northwest native, Bianca began her professional career in Italy after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She was later certified in accessory design and pattern-making in Florence, Italy, by Centro Professionale di Scandicci.

A project manager and designer for a major design studio, DeVecchi/Eclettica, that included all categories of fashion accessories for renowned luxury fashion houses such as Donna Karan, Escada, Neiman Marcus, Loewe, Coach, and Tory Burch.

In 2005, Bianca's entrepreneurial spirit led her to found B. D’ORO Inc., a consultancy business that offered design and product development services to international fashion brands and licensees.  Her leadership role involved collaborating with design teams and manufacturers across three continents, overseeing sample development, and frequently traveling to Asia.  Simultaneously, she was a Senior Designer at Theory and other prominent brands, including Blugirl Blumarine, Hollywould, VPL, CK, and Affliction, showcasing her ability to balance multiple high-profile roles.

After a successful career in international fashion brands and marketing, Bianca returned to her home state of Oregon to raise her daughter and launch her own handbag and accessories label, BD503.

With a love for fashion, art, boats, furniture, architecture, and anything creative, Bianca is excited to return to the Pacific Northwest. She continually finds artistic inspiration and often collaborates with other companies.

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