Villages is a New York–based design studio founded by Ryan Paganelli.

The studio draws from a life shaped between coastal New England and New York City.

Growing up on the East Coast, Paganelli was surrounded by historic homes, classic cars, boats and motorcycles—objects from another era that reflected care, intention, and lasting craftsmanship.

In contrast, New York introduced a different influence: an energy driven by experimentation, creation, and continual reinvention.

The studio explores the relationship between heritage and modernity, creating garments and objects that honor the past through a contemporary lens.