Elissa holds a fashion degree from the International Academy of Design and Technology, along with a photography degree from Lorenzo de Medici in Florence—likely where her love for luxurious fabrics and the fine details of high-end clothing first took root. Her extensive travels, rich in art and architectural inspiration, continue to influence her styling sensibility to this day.

Now based in Chicago, Elissa is a wardrobe stylist known for her eye for exquisite clothing and her resourceful, can-do spirit. When the perfect piece doesn’t exist, she taps her network of skilled tailors to bring it to life—ensuring every look is as unique and compelling as the story it helps tell.