Updated on July 30, 2026
As the founder of the design studio Lilpaperstudio, she transforms paper into sculptural pieces and three-dimensional decorations.
Her creative vision has already captivated major international luxury brands such as Dior Beauty, Buccellati, and Missoni.
For the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, and the Monte-Carlo Beach, Italian artist and designer Margherita Dallaiti has created floral arrangements designed to complement the iconic interiors of these luxury hotels. Through her Milan-based studio, Lilpaperstudio, she explores the properties of paper, which she folds, shapes, and cuts. The result is a delicate and ephemeral work of art in which the precision of her craft meets the attention to detail characteristic of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. Meeting with the artist.
How did your relationship with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer begin ?
Margherita Dallaiti : I was immediately fascinated by the idea of bringing paper—a material I love and work with every day—to such iconic locations. From the very beginning, we shared a common goal: to create a moment of wonder. I love it when people looking at my artwork get closer and only realize after a few moments that these flowers are made of paper.
What connections are there between the Resort and your artistic world ?
Margherita Dallaiti : I believe what unites us is our attention to detail. In my work, every choice stems from a specific intention. I’ve found that same attention to detail in the spaces of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, where every detail contributes to creating a harmonious experience. With the paper flower bouquets, I want to offer a moment of wonder, curiosity, and lightheartedness, providing a contemplative pause within spaces that are already extraordinary.
Creative workshops were held at Gustave, the new bar at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Why was this venue chosen ?
Margherita Dallaiti : Gustave perfectly embodies the fusion of the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo’s history with a more contemporary aesthetic. It is an elegant yet welcoming space, designed to foster connection and conviviality. I loved the idea of inviting people to rediscover the joy of creating something with their own hands, especially in a place like this. Taking the time to fold a sheet of paper and transform it with your own hands has become almost a small luxury these days.
Where does this passion for paper come from ?
Margherita Dallaiti : It all began with the books by Bruno Munari, a pioneer of children’s literature, which were not simply books to read, but objects to explore with one’s hands, eyes, and imagination. I am self-taught, and curiosity has been my guide. For me, a sheet of paper can become anything; it is a humble, lightweight, seemingly fragile material, and yet it holds extraordinary potential.
Although they use the same medium, origami and flower arranging are two very different art forms. Do you have a preference ?
Margherita Dallaiti : Actually, no, because today I see them as two aspects of my personality. Origami represents my more conceptual side: precision, geometry, and the search for a solution. Flowers, on the other hand, represent my more spontaneous and intuitive side. I also have a preference for Japanese paper, which has a unique ability to accommodate and hold a fold.
Biography: An aesthetic of metamorphosis
Born in Bologna in 1997 and based in Milan, Margherita Dallaiti is a designer and paper artist. A graduate of the Politecnico di Milano with a degree in industrial design, she founded Lilpaperstudio, a creative studio through which she explores the transformations of paper. Her work has captivated several major fashion, jewelry, and beauty houses, including Buccellati, Missoni, Dior Beauty, Acqua di Parma, Etro and Genny, as well as the EssilorLuxottica Group. Her creations range from sculptures composed of hundreds of folds to delicate bouquets crafted entirely by hand, as well as monumental installations.
Open-air paper art
As part of this celebration of origami, be sure to check out the monumental installation Paper Story. In it, artist Céline Pagès adorns the Resort’s facades with her magnificent paper birds.
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