IL CASO DELLO RUSSO (The Dello Russo Case)
I love the way she express herself through perfect taste of clothes and jewelery. She inspires me a lot. I have always loved the mix of modern and aristocratic (baroque) style in clothes :) She is perfect example of that. She is wearing clothes, which are very close to the style/design/fashion which I want to produce and develop in my pieces of clothes. She is my hero. I love her.
I love the way she express herself through perfect taste of clothes and jewelery. She inspires me a lot. I have always loved the mix of modern and aristocratic (baroque) style in clothes :) She is perfect example of that. She is wearing clothes, which are very close to the style/design/fashion which I want to produce and develop in my pieces of clothes. She is my hero. I love her.
"I'm obsessed with image" says this young woman which Helmut Newton once referred to as -fashion maniac-. "It's true, clothes are like a disease for me. I collect them, maybe I'll wear them just once but I have to own them. I have 4000 pair of shoes. My entire house is a closet, I even invaded part of the kitchen and the basement . When you enter my house is like going into Barney's because everything is tagged and enveloped in a maniacal way."
"My true weakness is jewelery because I think that it makes a difference in an outfit. And since I come from the south of Italy when I was a little kid I used to look upon Barese women and I wanted to wear jewelery like them."
Anna was born in 1962, has a bachelor in Italian Literature and Art History. In 1986 she moved to Milano to attend a prestigious master at the Domus Accademy. Gianfranco Ferrè was one of her teachers.
Her first job was at Donna magazine, which lasted only one month. Then she met Annalisa Milella, a journalist who, at that time, worked for Conde Nast. The two began collaborating and after 8 months Anna is at Vogue Italia. She will work there for 18 years (for the last 6 years she is the director of L'Uomo Vogue). Things are going well but in 2006 she decides to leave and become a freelance. The official version of the story says Anna was tired of being in charge of men fashion and wanted to go back to feathers and laces. The other version says her "activity" as a professional consultant were incompatible with her role at the magazine.
Her first job was at Donna magazine, which lasted only one month. Then she met Annalisa Milella, a journalist who, at that time, worked for Conde Nast. The two began collaborating and after 8 months Anna is at Vogue Italia. She will work there for 18 years (for the last 6 years she is the director of L'Uomo Vogue). Things are going well but in 2006 she decides to leave and become a freelance. The official version of the story says Anna was tired of being in charge of men fashion and wanted to go back to feathers and laces. The other version says her "activity" as a professional consultant were incompatible with her role at the magazine.
She made such a huge amount of money that she caught the attention of the Revenue Authorities and the Journalist Association. Anna says "No one ever made me choose: I gave up the privilege of the direction to dedicate to other interests. But it's not only about logic, also deontology: being a freelance gives you more freedom" When asked about stylists Franca Sozzani says "At the beginning you just style for your magazine, but when you understand how it works you have to decide. I cannot allow that people working at my magazine are doing the consultants at the same time". She couldn't have said it clearer.
"I feel I'm much more an art director rather than a stylist. I make up the story behind a show, take track of the direction, realize the communication: I let the brand grow."
About her job she says "It's a lot about luck. My hobby is going shopping and I get paid to do it everyday for the rest of my life. Plus you make good money and can allow yourself many luxuries. But off course, you go through sacrifices as well. You learn to consider your physical shape and appearance as a necessity: because it helps to establish a good image and its good for your mind as well. To stay young and to challenge yourself are essential things. If you give up and start wearing your slippers you risk everything. To say it briefly, this job teaches you the rules of the game in a ferocious way.
So always be curious, keep yourself moving, leave the door open and keep your eyes focused. It s hard but it is worthed."
Her wedding dress was made by Dolce & Gabbana " It was a gorgeous dress, it had a chiffon train, 18metres long, I eventually used it to make my curtains"
IN THE PICTURES BELOW YOU SEE ANNA GETTING READY FOR THE MASQUERADE BALL CELEBRATING VOGUE PARIS’ 90TH ANNIVERSARY. IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT WHEN ANNA HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DRESS UP, SHE WILL GO ALL OUT. FUNNILY ENOUGH, INSTEAD OF THE TAKING THE PREDICTABLE BORING ROUTE LIKE MOST PEOPLE DO WHEN THEY’RE INVITED TO A MASQUERADE BALL, ANNA WENT TO HER FRIEND, PETER DUNDAS, AND ASKED HIM TO CUSTOM DESIGN HER AN EXTRAVAGANT PUCCI BALL GOWN TO WEAR. TO MAKE THINGS EVEN MORE OVER THE TOP, SHE REQUESTED THE FEATHERED HEADPIECE FROM GARETH PUGH TO TOP OFF HER LACE MASK AND WHITE WIG. HER INSPIRATION WAS LADY GAGA FOR THIS LOOK.
.….inspired? ..go be your alter-ego for a night… just for fun!
Translated from "Alla corte di Re Moda " by Fedi and Serlenga, Salami editore.
She is awesome!
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