SOTA is an independent platformfor fashion and design,founded in Rome in 2022.
Built around a dialogue between past and present, SOTA brings together pieces selected for their relevance, authorship and lasting influence. Its evolving selection moves across fashion and design, connecting seminal works of the 20th century with contemporary objects and collections.At its core is Archivio SOTA, an ongoing research and collecting project dedicated to rare garments, footwear and objects that document significant moments in fashion and design history. The archive includes works by designers such as Martin Margiela, Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto, alongside pieces that reflect the movements, collaborations and cultural shifts that have shaped contemporary fashion.Originally established as a physical space in Rome’s Rione Campo Marzio, SOTA now exists exclusively online, bringing its archive and evolving selection to an international audience.