Anna Dello Russo

Fashion journalist and editor

Anna Dello Russo - Fashion journalist and editor
Born

April 16th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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An influential fashion journalist and editor, specialized in the fields of fashion and lifestyle. Served as editor-at-large for Vogue Japan, shaping its editorial direction. Recognized for distinctive style and presence at major fashion shows and events, contributing to the global fashion discourse. Also authored a book that reflects personal fashion philosophy.

Served as editor-at-large for Vogue Japan

Authored a book on fashion

Participated in New York and Milan Fashion Weeks

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