[1][2] Her paternal grandmother was Countess Cristiana Brandolini d'Adda, the sister of Gianni Agnelli and daughter of Edoardo Agnelli and Donna Virginia Bourbon del Monte (daughter of Carlo Bourbon del Monte, Prince di San Faustino).
[1] Brandolini d'Adda was an intern at Harper's Bazaar before attending Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.
[10][11] From 2001 to 2005, Brandolini d'Adda worked for Oscar de la Renta as a fashion consultant and design assistant.
[19] In 2012, Brandolini d'Adda, as head of the couture team, collaborated on Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda collection.
[23] Brandolini d'Adda is noted for her personal style[24] and is frequently photographed attending high society functions and fashion events.