Author Archives: Elisa Lusso

Chronicles of Paris Men’s Fashion Week – Fall 2011

Images by Paolo Simi. Text by Elisa Lusso. Though the sublime delicacy of Paris’ much-loved macaroons seduces you with its perfection at first bite, I find that the city is best enjoyed bit by bit… Wandering the capital’s grand avenues and sitting at its cafés are among my favorite occupations, and my standard stops include [...]

Chronicles of Milan Men’s Fashion Week – Fall 2011: Gucci Casting

Anthon at Ford Models and Gen at Elite Model Management. Images by Paolo Simi. Text by Elisa Lusso. During the first two days of the Gucci casting, I have to admit that I felt a bit overwhelmed by the inundation of beauty at its most pure. Upon entering the office, I found a wall of [...]

In Conversation with Zana Bayne

Images by Samantha Casolari Zana Bayne gives new meaning to the term hybrid. Rather than oscillating between electricity and gasoline, she alternates between designing inventive leather harnesses for her eponymous brand and photographing and styling for Lurve Magazine, applying the creative skills and hands-on crafts she garnered at the San Francisco Art Institute, where she [...]

In Conversation with On And On

From Left: A look from On And On; the designer, Silvia Di Grazia. Images by Paolo Simi. Text by Elisa Lusso. To succeed in the fashion industry these days means mastering not only the creative process but also production, distribution, marketing…pretty much every piece of the puzzle. Luckily, grit, persistence and bravery—along with to a [...]

Dossier in Conversation with Ari Marcopoulos

Yves Saint Laurent video and all images by Ari Marcopoulos I had the pleasure of meeting Ari Marcopoulos when he was in Milan. The next day, he asked if he made a good impression on me. Well, of course he did. The most surprising part of the aperitivo/chat with Ari—and his smart assistant Camilla—was learning [...]