Dressing for luck
Believers of talismans and trinkets of magic will be enchanted by the handcrafted creations of recent graduate Patricia Broniola.
Called “Lucky Strike,” Broniola’s whimsical collection for her brand explores the concept of manifesting good fortune by donning charms revered across cultures, patterns deemed to bring prosperity, and objects with sentimental meanings.
The items include a starlight-inspired dress in sky-blue metallic gazar or cream mikado. Perfect for breezy days, the Felicity teacup skirt in apple green gingham is adorned with embroidered ladybugs, commonly associated with positivity and happiness. The Kismet poncho is a flattering outfit for every body type.
The fully customizable Milkyway market bag is a go-to errand companion. There is also an assortment of cute accessories as well as a lucky blind bag with a limited-edition crocheted four-leaf clover and one mystery charm.
Tied with care, the Lucky Knot is a must-have amulet for those who wish for balance, beauty, and luck. It has hand-beaded crystal details with two variations. The Cosmic Express Service lets you customize with beaded patches or embroidered detailing to amp up the style of well-loved tees, jackets, and totes.
Broniola, a School of Design and Arts alum of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, grew up with a fascination for the arts. The Fashion Design and Merchandising graduate recently joined the Benilde Hub of Innovation for Inclusion Crowdfunding Accelerator 2025, a three-month program designed to support the creative conscious ventures of participants through mentorship, training, and access to funding opportunities.
The young designer of her own startup business hopes to collaborate with local artisan communities in bringing her ideas to life, while preserving time-honored techniques with the use of embroidery, beadwork, and crochet.
To support Broniola’s crowdfunding campaign, visit fund.thesparkproject.com/project/patricia-broniola-lucky-strike. Find her on Instagram @patricia.broniola.
