Renato Balestra came from a family of civil engineers.
=== Rome ===In 1954, he moved to Rome and began working as a designer for prestigious fashion houses such as Emilio Schuberth, Maria Antonelli, and the Sorelle Fontana
 As one of the first designers to believe in licensing, Balestra launched his namesake perfume in 1978 and went on to successfully explore and develop various products: not only fragrances, but also makeup, luggage, eyewear, and homeware

