Vivien Smith and Fallon Cowley – both friends but also related through marriage – spent several months together during the summer of 2018, having given birth to their children Luciano Cowley and Vivianna Smith. Thus, the name of the new business was created Vi…. Ano.
Vivien and Fallon, in their late thirties, were at a turning point in their life and were looking for a new venture. Back in January 2019 the pair were enjoying an Espresso Martini in a rooftop bar in Barcelona where the idea of a luxury interiors shop was discussed – as you know the laid plans and ideas always happen over a drink or two!