Consuelo Rinaldi: Consuelo will never abandon her elegant, refi¬ned, but also a little spicy and dynamic style. Fashion is the best art form of expression.

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background.

I’m Consuelo, I’m 21 and at the moment I am attending the fashion and communication academy ‘Moodart Fashion School’ in Verona. I have always had this passion; in fact, my grandmother passed it to me when I was 6, through her sewing machine. At the age of 18, I moved to Mantua to ¬finish my fashion and design studies and after graduation, I chose to deepen this my passion. I have always been a determined and curious girl and thanks to this academy, I have known my style and myself.

How is working in fashion different today than from when you started out?

I come from a course of study in which it prevails history of costume and the making of garments.

I have always liked making and sewing clothes, but in the last period, I have understood the importance of fashion communication and the message we want to convey, while maintaining our identity.

What do you want to achieve through 

fashion?

I am lucky because I have always had the opportunity to follow my greatest passion, but I have also made many sacrifi¬ces. Arrived up here I don't want to stop because I want to realize myself: my future starts from here.

Are there particular issues within the fashion industry that concern you? If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

One of the problems most discussed in the last period is fast fashion and, closely connected, are the theme of the environment and the price that the industry has on it: discarded textiles are not always easily disposable. Synthetic or inorganic materials damage the ecosystem and are di cult to degrade. Fortunately, today, sustainability is a value shared by many brands and industries.

In your daily routine, what resources do you like to learn new things about art, fashion?

During the quarantine, not having the possibility to move from home, I looked for inspiration on different platforms. I made money from everything that surrounded me in my home, drawing inspiration above all from various movies, TV series, and books. These habits still accompany me, because, in my opinion, we must learn to observe carefully what surrounds us.

What's the most important thing you want your potential clients to know about you?

A potential client of mine must know that Consuelo will never abandon her elegant, refi¬ned, but also a little spicy and dynamic style. Fashion is the best art form of expression.

If you could say one thing to someone younger who looks up to you, what would you say?

Passions are born for a reason. It’s necessary not to stop at appearances, but to make the most of any opportunity. It’s also important to be humble but to have self-con¬fidence in order to make every experience personal baggage. Fashion is a world to discover.

What does life look like for you now and where do you see yourself in the future?

At the moment I am quite busy with some projects to be carried out within the academy: I'm indulging in a different photoshoot on sets, from advertising to still life. Once I have completed my thesis in June, I am ready to get involved and launch into new adventures.

Stylist/Set Designer: Consuelo Rinaldi @cr_fashion_stylist

Stylist/Set Designer: Veronica Belli @veronicabellistylist

Set Designer/Photographer: Jessica Basello @jessicabasello

Hair & Makeup: ERVISA MICUKAJ @vissamakeup

Model: Sofia Palloni @sofiapalloni