Borea

Vera (1899-1985). Italian designer who worked in France. Vera Pecile, wife of Count Borea de Buzzacarini, after working in high fashion in Rome, opened a maison in Paris on Rue Saint-Honoré in 1934. She met the Milanese Elvira Leonardi, known as Biki, whose first business partner she became for the distribution in Italy of her Collection of underwear, sportswear, and beachwear. After World War II, she worked with Suzanne Talbot to create a prêt-à-porter line. She retired in 1963.