About Us

In 2013, De Pietro opened Toile, Custom Atelier in Philadelphia selling ready-to-wear and custom garments made exclusively by independent designers. Starting with only six designers, we now feature more than 40 designers and makers, including De Pietro’s own ready-to-wear line Bianca Rachele. In addition to the store, Toile offers alterations as well as custom evening and bridal gowns at the Atelier.

Originally from NYC, design school brought De Pietro to Philadelphia. She received her degree in Fashion Design at Philadelphia University. Additionally, she has studied at Accademia Italiana in Florence, Italy with a focus on tailoring techniques and evening wear construction, as well as at London’s Central Saint Martins for Innovative Pattern Cutting. Most recently De Pietro opened a private design and production studio where she meticulously created her custom bridal collection- Atelier Bianca.