The story of Annamode began in 1946, in the euphoric post-Second World War climate when sisters Anna and Teresa Allegri opened their workshop and boutique on via Borgognona in Rome. In its day, Annamode was also known as an atelier which elegantly outfitted the leading ladies of Italian cinema. In the 1950s, Annamode helped realize hundreds of films as they outfitted actors of artistic and classic film genres. During the 1960s, Annamode entered the world of haute couture with a fashion show debuting their eponymous collection. Annamode’s pieces were worn by movie stars and the atelier’s exclusive private clients.  In the decades that followed, Annamode experimented with new materials and developed cutting edge techniques in costume creation. Costumes for opera, film and theater are one-of-a-kind; a sartorial testament to the creative genius of Roman design and 70 years worth of show business history.
Since 1994 Simone Bessi has represented the Foundation.  Now in its third generation, it still boasts of a growing network of international collaborators affirming its place among the most important and influential costume houses.