Enza – Art Director & Creative
I'm an Italian-born, London-based Art Director and Multidisciplinary Creative whose work bridges fashion, film, technology and storytelling. With over nine years of experience, I have collaborated with brands and studios including Burberry, Halston, Avakin Life, Christian Cordella and independent designers, while developing my own experimental projects.
My visual language draws on strength and rawness: the armour of insects, the textures of metal and nature, the resilience of warriors. I see fashion as a language of metamorphosis, where texture, light and structure become both armour and storytelling tools, often revealing a sense of poetic brutality.
Through both emerging technologies (3D design, AI, digital illustration) and traditional craftsmanship, I explore how innovation and materiality can coexist to shape new visual identities. My work lives between darkness and light, where fashion transforms into cinematic art, a balance of beauty, resilience, empowerment and meaning.
Professional Journey
Virtual Fashion Designer – Avakin Life
• Conceptualised and designed fashion releases and immersive events.
• Conducted market research and trend analysis for a consumer-centric approach.
• Created cohesive experiences blending fashion, environments and interactive storytelling.
• Collaborated closely with artists, producers and the art director.
3D Content Innovation Creator – Burberry
• Designed high-quality 3D assets for bags, soft accessories and RTW.
• Utilised digital tools to enhance workflows and create striking visuals.
Assistant Stylist – Carol Cordella
• Worked on fashion campaigns, editorials and music videos.
• Collaborated with luxury brands, acclaimed photographers and directors.
Assistant Costume Illustrator – Christian Cordella
• Contributed to major movies, TV series and commercials.
• Applied digital illustration and 3D design skills to costume development.
Educator & Mentor
• Shared experience to inspire and train emerging creatives.
Collaborative & Independent Projects
• Brand Collaborations: Directed and designed visuals for Halston, Emma Danelon and other.
• Digital Fashion Brand: Launched EElytra, debuting the collection "Coleoptera, Everyone Needs an Armour" with DressX.
• PRISM Magazine: Co-founded a fashion magazine in Italy as a graduation project.
• Brand Collaborations: Directed and designed visuals for Halston, Emma Danelon and other.
• Digital Fashion Brand: Launched EElytra, debuting the collection "Coleoptera, Everyone Needs an Armour" with DressX.
• PRISM Magazine: Co-founded a fashion magazine in Italy as a graduation project.
Exhibitions & Industry Recognition
• Coleoptera - Everyone Needs an Armour received an official nomination at the as Best AI
Fashion Film with screening at Vue West End.
• Coleoptera - Everyone Needs an Armour was officially selected by Digital Fashion Week to
screen in London and New York.
• Honor Award – Rever d’Oro, Istituto Cordella.
• Featured in global exhibitions, including:
◦ Halston x Warhol x Sprouse x Peretti Exhibition (Miami).
◦ Future Fashion (London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Berlin, Decentraland).
◦ Made to Expire (Central Saint Martins x IoDF).
◦ Non-Fungible Conference (Lisbon x xAIDrip).
◦ Somnium Space Fashion Runway (Virtual Exhibition).
◦ Metaverse Beauty Week.
◦ Ultramarine Fashion Arts Exhibition (FIDA x Marangoni).
• Participated in fashion shows at AltaRoma AltaModa, Rome Fashion Week, and Bucharest Fashion Week.
• Coleoptera - Everyone Needs an Armour received an official nomination at the as Best AI
Fashion Film with screening at Vue West End.
• Coleoptera - Everyone Needs an Armour was officially selected by Digital Fashion Week to
screen in London and New York.
• Honor Award – Rever d’Oro, Istituto Cordella.
• Featured in global exhibitions, including:
◦ Halston x Warhol x Sprouse x Peretti Exhibition (Miami).
◦ Future Fashion (London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Berlin, Decentraland).
◦ Made to Expire (Central Saint Martins x IoDF).
◦ Non-Fungible Conference (Lisbon x xAIDrip).
◦ Somnium Space Fashion Runway (Virtual Exhibition).
◦ Metaverse Beauty Week.
◦ Ultramarine Fashion Arts Exhibition (FIDA x Marangoni).
• Participated in fashion shows at AltaRoma AltaModa, Rome Fashion Week, and Bucharest Fashion Week.
Innovative Approach
• 3D Design, Digital Illustration & AI: Seamlessly collaborates with CGI and digital artists to push creative boundaries.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software and AI technologies (image, video, audio, editing, text), crafting future-forward visual experiences.
• 3D Design, Digital Illustration & AI: Seamlessly collaborates with CGI and digital artists to push creative boundaries.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software and AI technologies (image, video, audio, editing, text), crafting future-forward visual experiences.
Educational Background
• Advanced Digital Art – iMasterArt Academy (Milan)
◦ Specialization in 2D and 3D concept art.
• Fashion Academy – Istituto Cordella
◦ Specialisation in fashion photography, art direction, design, pattern making and sewing.
• Digital Marketing – Course by Drew Elliott.
• Actively engages in industry panels and masterclasses to stay ahead of emerging trends.
• Advanced Digital Art – iMasterArt Academy (Milan)
◦ Specialization in 2D and 3D concept art.
• Fashion Academy – Istituto Cordella
◦ Specialisation in fashion photography, art direction, design, pattern making and sewing.
• Digital Marketing – Course by Drew Elliott.
• Actively engages in industry panels and masterclasses to stay ahead of emerging trends.
SKILLS
Art Direction
Generative AI
3D Design
Styling
Content Creation
Editing, Retouching
Illustration
Fashion & Costume Design
Graphic Design
Fashion AR
Pattern Making
Tailoring
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Generative AI
Microsoft 365
Jira
Notion
Clo3D
Marvelous Designer
Substance (Painter, Sampler, Stager)
Z-Brush
Blender
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Midjourney
Various AI
KeyShot
Lens Studio
Spark AR
DAZ
Cinema 4D
After Effects
Unreal
Maya
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Reading books and magazines about fashion, cinema and art
Going to fashion, art & tech exhibitions
Going to the cinema
Listening to music
Spending time with my dog Dylan
Experimenting with AI
Favourite material: Metal
Favourite "colour": Silver
Favourite colour: Cyber Yellow