Marco Formentini was born in Marche (IT) region in 1992. Coming from a family with a background in shoemaking and designing, he focused his studies on footwear design by attending the Istituto Marangoni in Milan in 2015. His experience in the industry began in 2009, gaining valuable insights working for prestigious shoemaking companies in Marche. In 2018, he left Italy to further advance his career in the international footwear sector. Currently, he lives in Amsterdam and works as a freelance footwear designer. His studio serves international clients.