About

Festina Lente is a French brand, created in 2022 by Clara Ventrella.
Intended for lovers of the past, imbued with nostalgia and romanticism.
Festina Lente guides you through its memories and treasures.

Through our desire to reuse objects and textiles from yesteryear, we create clothing rich in history and memories.
We reclaim old sheets, placemats, blankets, lace, ribbons, ties... to create a wardrobe inspired by the past. We enhance and adorn bodies with the riches of another era.

Let's go back to the very essence of the brand, Festina Lente is a Latin phrase meaning "Make haste slowly." Among sailors, this motto is often used to emphasize the importance of caution and patience. This name was that of the barge of Clara's great-grandfather, Paul, who was a bargeman.

This formula perfectly fits our approach. At Festina Lente, our approach to fashion is slow and environmentally friendly. Each piece is a treasure, each fabric is different, all our creations are unique. All our pieces are designed and made in France by Clara's ambitious little hands.