Elisa Carassai is a Milan-born and based fashion, design, and culture writer, as well as an editorial strategist who collaborates with brands, creative agencies, and magazines. She currently lectures on Journalism and Creative Media at IED and has been a guest lecturer at the Design Academy of Eindhoven, NABA, SUPSI, and Milan’s Design Polytechnic.

Ludovica Arci is the director of strategy and business development at Karla Otto Milano.

Claudia Cassina is a Los Angeles-based stylist and creative.

United States

Fashion and Style

The Business of Fashion

Fashion League

McKinsey & Company

Interview with Claudia Cassina conducted by the author

LBSS

Yahoo

Interview with Ludovica Arci conducted by the author

Vogue Business

The Los Angeles Times

HR&A Advisors, Inc.

Elle

Glossy

PATA

Lisson Gallery

Sitting at the epicenter of the glitzy entertainment industry while boasting a rich underground culture, Los Angeles has long attracted creatives – from musicians and actors to artists and writers. But how is the city growing to attract a newfound interest from the fashion and art industries?

Cultivate

Values and Identity

Is Los Angeles the fifth fashion capital?