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Susanna Defusco

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I am Susanna Defusco, a dedicated fashion stylist and visual merchandiser based in Milano, Italy.

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I am Susanna Defusco, a dedicated fashion stylist and visual merchandiser based in Milano, Italy. With extensive experience in curating outfits, planning showrooms, and styling for luxury fashion brands, I excel at blending creative flair with commercial objectives. Over the years, I have honed my skills managing sales operations, coordinating events, and shaping brand images through innovative concepts and effective communication.

Driven by a passion for fashion and aesthetics, I have collaborated with renowned luxury labels across major fashion hubs including Milan and Paris. Fluent in Italian, Swahili, English, and French, I bring a global perspective to styling and brand strategy. My goal is to empower local artisans and businesses, fostering creative growth through coaching and advanced visual communication techniques.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • ItalianFluent
  • SwahiliFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Visual Merchandiser & Stylist · Paul Smith Showroom, MilanoJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Curated appropriate outfits balancing sales targets with creative flair. Assisted in planning and executing showroom set-ups for sales and events.

Fashion Stylist & Consultant · Small Businesses and Artisans, East AfricaDec 2023 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Led development of small businesses by implementing advanced visual communication, product merchandising, and styling techniques. Empowered local artisans and tailors through coaching and skills enhancement programs.

Brand Manager & Events Coordinator · Slam Jam, Tomorrow, Spazio 38 ShowroomsDec 2019 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Managed sales operations and client interactions as Wholesale Manager for renowned labels in Milan, Firenze, and Paris. Provided brand and image consulting shaping concepts for photoshoots, videos, and events.

Visual Stylist & Backstage Coordinator · Luxury Fashion Labels (Paul Smith, Marni, Giorgio Armani, Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen)Dec 2015 – Aug 2025 · 9 yrs 9 mos

Education

Three-year Diploma · Liceo Classico Gandhi, Milano2030 – 2025
Maturità Classica Linguistic & Communication Education · I.S.I.A.O, Milano2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Professional Certificate in Visual Merchandiser2030 – 2025
Professional Certificate in Art Direction2030 – 2025

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