the story of latto velara
the story of latto velara
THE STORY OF LATTO VELARA
It was in mid 2011 when Ori Zlotnik, a then 26-year-old amateur painter decided to drop all he was doing and focus solely on turning his passion for illustration into a full-time career
Ori painting in a town fair. November, 2012
in 2013, after two years of failed attempts at getting illustration jobs in various publications, showcases and art galleries, Ori, not discouraged- kept a strict discipline and spent his days at a local café where he would sketch for hours, refining his skills and creating what would eventually become his signature style
Ori Sketching in a pub. October, 2012
Hadas. Latto Velara photoshoot, 2018
It was in that same café where a 20-year-old Hadas Fuxbruner was waiting on tables, Ori’s was one of those tables. the two started talking and eventually became best friends. on occasion Hadas would help Ori out in his studio and it didn’t take long until he noticed her incredible design skills. having such great chemistry together- Ori asked Hadas to officially join his studio, she agreed and the LATTO VELARA studio was formed
Hadas and Ori at their studio, 2018
In 2017, after finishing her studies in shoe design, Hadas launched FUXBRUNER. The brand was immediately embraced by Latto Velara fans and very soon after- it gained a loyal crowd of it’s own. the fashion collection features Hadas’s solo artworks which are sometimes abstract, sometimes surreal and always- magically elegant
Hadas. FUXBRUNER launch, 2017
Whether it’s LATTO VELARA or FUXBRUNER, these two inseparable beings are continually working side by side- creatively combining their individual skills, Ori- with his unique drawing style and unmistakable sense of humor, and Hadas- with her unique design techniques and original eye catching artworks- are always striving to surprise and to give their loyal followers and customers nothing but the very best in quality, originality, fashion and art.
It was in mid 2011 when Ori Zlotnik, a then 26-year-old amateur painter decided to drop all he was doing and focus solely on turning his passion for illustration into a full-time career
Ori painting in a town fair. November, 2012
in 2013, after two years of failed attempts at getting illustration jobs in various publications, showcases and art galleries, Ori, not discouraged- kept a strict discipline and spent his days at a local café where he would sketch for hours, refining his skills and creating what would eventually become his signature style
Ori Sketching in a pub. October, 2012
Hadas. Latto Velara photoshoot, 2018
It was in that same café where a 20-year-old Hadas Fuxbruner was waiting on tables, Ori’s was one of those tables. the two started talking and eventually became best friends. on occasion Hadas would help Ori out in his studio and it didn’t take long until he noticed her incredible design skills. having such great chemistry together- Ori asked Hadas to officially join his studio, she agreed and the LATTO VELARA studio was formed
Hadas and Ori at their studio, 2018
In 2017, after finishing her studies in shoe design, Hadas launched FUXBRUNER. The brand was immediately embraced by Latto Velara fans and very soon after- it gained a loyal crowd of it’s own. the fashion collection features Hadas’s solo artworks which are sometimes abstract, sometimes surreal and always- magically elegant
Hadas. FUXBRUNER launch, 2017
Whether it’s LATTO VELARA or FUXBRUNER, these two inseparable beings are continually working side by side- creatively combining their individual skills, Ori- with his unique drawing style and unmistakable sense of humor, and Hadas- with her unique design techniques and original eye catching artworks- are always striving to surprise and to give their loyal followers and customers nothing but the very best in quality, originality, fashion and art
