ROSA ESTEVA
Cortana, founded in 2001 by Rosa Esteva, was born from a clear vision: to create timeless, high-quality designs committed to sustainability and local production. Since its inception, the brand has offered collections made in small workshops in Barcelona and Mallorca, preserving artisanal traditions and minimizing its environmental impact. Inspired by the landscapes and textures of Mallorca, Cortana stands out for its conscious and responsible approach, blending the best of craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Cortana, founded in 2001 by Rosa Esteva, was born from a clear vision: to create timeless, high-quality designs committed to sustainability and local production. Since its inception, the brand has offered collections made in small workshops in Barcelona and Mallorca, preserving artisanal traditions and minimizing environmental impact. Inspired by the landscapes and textures of Mallorca, Cortana stands out for its conscious and responsible approach, blending the best of craftsmanship and contemporary design.
This is reflected in ready-to-wear collections crafted from premium natural fabrics such as silk, linen, and cashmere. There is also a preference for sustainable fabrics such as cupro and ramie. The choice of materials is paramount in every collection, with a focus on fabrics that are not only visually appealing but also provide a unique sensory experience against the skin. Softness and fluidity are essential characteristics. Another distinctive element of Cortana’s collections is its exclusive prints, inspired by Rosa Esteva’s watercolors, which add a unique touch to every garment.
This is reflected in ready-to-wear collections crafted from premium natural fabrics such as silk, linen, and cashmere. There is also a preference for sustainable fabrics such as cupro and ramie. The choice of materials is paramount in every collection, with a focus on fabrics that are not only visually appealing but also provide a unique sensory experience against the skin. Softness and fluidity are essential characteristics. Another distinctive element of Cortana’s collections is its exclusive prints, inspired by Rosa Esteva’s watercolors, which add a unique touch to each garment.
Rosa Esteva conceives of creativity as a cross-disciplinary element, not limited to any specific field. Her return to Mallorca during the pandemic, after 20 years away, deeply reconnected her with her roots and inspired her to create a more serene universe in harmony with nature. This reunion with her homeland was the seed of Cortana Casa, a line that revives the island's materials and artisanal techniques.
Rosa Esteva conceives of creativity as a cross-cutting element, not limited to any specific discipline. Her return to Mallorca during the pandemic, after 20 years away, deeply reconnected her with her roots and inspired her to create a more serene universe in harmony with nature. This reunion with her homeland was the seed of Cortana Casa, a line that revives the island's artisanal materials and techniques.
This extension of her creative universe, with the Cortana Casa line, includes objects that connect with the essential, generate happiness, and reflect her passion for local craftsmanship, natural materials, and timeless beauty. This development continued with the expansion and consolidation of the accessories and shoes collections, and the launch of a perfume, positioning Cortana as a lifestyle brand. Starting with the Fall-Winter 24 collection, Cortana introduces a unisex line, recognizing the duality of the masculine and the feminine within every individual.
This extension of her creative universe, with the Cortana Casa line, includes objects that connect with the essential, generate happiness, and reflect her passion for local craftsmanship, natural materials, and timeless beauty. This development continued with the expansion and consolidation of the accessories and shoes collections, and the launch of a perfume, positioning Cortana as a lifestyle brand. Starting with the Fall-Winter 24 collection, Cortana introduces a unisex line, recognizing the duality of the masculine and the feminine within every individual.