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.

Susanna Defusco

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.

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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.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Merchandiser & Stylist at Paul Smith Showroom, Milano
January 1, 2024 - Present
Curated appropriate outfits balancing sales targets with creative flair. Assisted in planning and executing showroom set-ups for sales and events.
Brand Manager & Events Coordinator at Slam Jam, Tomorrow, Spazio 38 Showrooms
December 31, 2019 - August 11, 2025
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 at Luxury Fashion Labels (Paul Smith, Marni, Giorgio Armani, Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen)
December 31, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Revamped visual aesthetics and customer engagement as visual merchandiser and stylist. Coordinated backstage and orchestrated photoshoots by handling casting, location scouting, and trend research, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market demands.
Fashion Stylist & Consultant at Small Businesses and Artisans, East Africa
December 31, 2023 - August 11, 2025
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.

Education

Three-year Diploma at Liceo Classico Gandhi, Milano
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Maturità Classica Linguistic & Communication Education at I.S.I.A.O, Milano
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Qualifications

Professional Certificate in Visual Merchandiser
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Professional Certificate in Art Direction
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Industry Experience

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