Following the theme of the Met Gala, in the May issue of Vogue Adria, we return to the construction, foundations, and silhouettes that shape us. This issue is dedicated to construction, from the tailoring and textile factories like Mura, Varteks, and Beka, to the realizations of brutalist architecture signed by architects from the region. Strength and resilience live not only in architecture and style, but also in people. Our cover star, Bianca Balti, supermodel and icon, as a symbol of victory and strength, reminds us that beauty lies in imperfections and strength in the ability to be happy with ourselves, even when it seems too hard.