Mafalda von Hessen


Mafalda Margarethe Prinzessin und Landgräfin von Hessen, known also as Princess Mafalda of Hesse, is a German aristocrat and fashion designer. She is the eldest child of Moritz, Landgrave of Hesse and Princess Tatiana of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.

Fashion career

Mafalda von Hessen studied at New York University and has a master's degree in design. After graduating, she worked for Roman costume house Tirelli and designer Patrick Kinmonth. She has also served as a style ambassador for Giorgio Armani. In autumn 2015, she released her latest collection.
She was named in Vanity Fairs 2007 International Best-Dressed List.

Marriages and children

Mafalda first married Count Enrico Marone Cinzano on 8 July 1989, but they divorced soon after. The marriage was childless.
Second, she married Carlo Galdo on 19 December 1991. They have two children together: Tatiana Galdo and Polissena Galdo. The couple divorced in 1999.
Third, Mafalda married Count Ferdinando Brachetti Peretti on 14 July 2000. They have two children together: Count Cosmo Brachetti Peretti and Count Briano Brachetti Peretti. They were divorced in 2014.

Ancestry