As Chief Brand Officer at Chiarabella, Angela Cassisi guides the brand’s design direction across cabinetry, bath and interiors. She is originally from Italy and has been based in Atlanta for just over a year. These are the items she reaches for constantly. They’re not aspirational, "they’re practical, expressive, and rooted in the rhythm of how I move through my day, whether I’m traveling, reviewing materials or hosting clients," says Angela. "Each piece reflects the value I place on design that works without over-explaining itself. While my picks echo the modern taste I apply at work, they’re entirely personal."
They’re well made, thoughtful in function and adaptable to different parts of her workday such as studio time, design meetings, travel, sourcing or evenings out. Each one speaks quietly but clearly to the kind of design that lasts.
Angela shares her picks for the BuckHaven style issue!
Mango Printed Scarves
I use scarves as punctuation. Sometimes around the neck, but more often tied to a bag handle or packed flat in a carry-on. They add structure to simple looks and let me shift tone, whether playful, directional or understated, without packing a second outfit.
Banana Republic Striped Top
For many of us raised in Europe, a striped shirt is a default. I prefer them cut clean, slightly structured and always easy to layer. They work when the day starts early and ends late, and they help anchor whatever else I’ve thrown on in between.
Positively Luxe Gold Purse Hook
This lives clipped to the inside of my bag. It folds out when needed at lunch, airports or site meetings and disappears when it’s not. Small details like this change how you move through the day. Quietly functional and better than letting your bag hit the floor.
Crafts and Love Selena Stud Earrings
These are part of my daily uniform. Made in Atlanta. Clean, small and subtle, but they catch the light enough to feel finished. I’ve worn them in every setting from job site walk-throughs to meetings and gallery openings. They belong without needing to announce themselves.
Pinko Silk Maxi Skirt (Labels Resale Boutique, Atlanta)
I shop at Labels often to add unexpected pieces to a neutral wardrobe. A statement skirt like this brings individuality to structured tops and reliable basics. It makes the outfit feel intentional without needing much else and I like knowing it came from a local spot I genuinely love.
Atlantic Blue Canvas Mahjong Sunglass Case
I carry this for both sunglasses and reading glasses. It’s beautifully made and the Mahjong pattern adds just the right amount of personality. Functional but with presence. It’s one of those objects that people always ask about when I pull it out, which says a lot for something that’s technically a case.
Find Angela at The Chiarabella Gallery, 668 Miami Cir NE.