The weeks that followed were a whirlwind. My world became prototypes, designs, and endless hours at the bench. Ana’s vision and energy were the driving forces that kept me going, even when my sleep was reduced to almost nothing. Against all odds, the collection was nearly ready—but then, an unexpected delay at my casting factory brought our plans to a halt. We were heartbroken. The collection, meant to be a celebration of our collaboration, couldn’t launch as planned.