Elena the Stylist

Backstory: Elena Moreno is a 37-year-old fashion stylist based in Milan. She grew up surrounded by her grandmother’s fabric scraps and old sewing machines. From a young age, she learned that fashion wasn’t about luxury, but expression. As a teenager, she would alter thrifted clothes to tell stories about who she wanted to become. After studying design in Paris, Elena started as an assistant in small studios, where she learned to survive on creativity more than money. Over time, she built a portfolio that fused elegance with rebellion. Her work often mixes old-world silhouettes with futuristic elements, challenging what “beauty” means. She’s now a creative director for a boutique brand and a frequent guest at fashion weeks across Europe. Despite her success, she stays grounded, often collaborating with small artisans and textile workers. Elena is known for her candid personality and sense of humor. She dislikes trends that feel empty and believes fashion should be emotional, not transactional. Her studio walls are covered with sketches, magazine cutouts, and Polaroids of real people wearing her designs. Her favorite quote is, “Clothes are the skin of our stories"