There are few people in the design community who represent happiness, color and fun the

There are few people in the design community who represent happiness, color and fun the way Amina Mucciolo does. Her upbeat attitude, confidence and fearless embrace of sparkle and shine have made her one of my favorite women in business to follow online. So for today’s Black History Month spotlight, I’m focusing on Amina and her smile-inducing work at Studio Mucci. Read on after the jump to learn more about Amina and her work — and catch an excerpt of her interview from In the Company of Women! xo, grace
Photography by Sasha Israel for In the Company of Women

I first discovered Amina’s work in 2015 when Garrett did a home tour with Amina, her husband Salvatore and their two pups. I soaked up every colorful, shine-covered detail and immediately started following Amina online where I got to learn more about her and her work. In addition to Studio Mucci‘s collection of festive piñatas, banners and decorations, Amina sells a range of inspiring self-confidence-building designs like her JBYFS (Just be your f*cking self) shirts. Those were the pieces that touched me the most, especially after learning about Amina’s battle with a life threatening eating disorder and depression. Amina explains, “I spent many years as a spectator; always on the outside watching, trying to figure out a way to fit in. That desire to be a part of something was so stro...