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About me

Since joining Acne Paper five years ago, I have served as Managing Editor, helping shape the publication's curatorial vision through the selection, direction and production of editorial content. Following the magazine's relaunch in 2021, I have overseen and coordinated the editorial process for issues 16-21, balancing both creative and operational responsibilities to ensure a cohesive narrative across each publication. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team, I manage calendars, coordinate contributors and occasionally contribute written and visual features ranging from artist interviews and essays to curated portfolios.

Alongside my work in publishing, I also helped launch Acne Studios' gallery space in Paris, Acne Paper Palais Royal, in 2025, where I now help curate an ongoing programme of exhibitions and projects spanning art, fashion and visual culture.

This year, I joined the emerging fashion label Dreaming Eli as Art Director, after having directed the brand's London Fashion Week runway shows for the past three years. Across five collections — from FW24 to FW26 — I have led the creative direction, shaping the conceptual framework of each season and developing a consistent visual language throughout. My role extends across every aspect of each presentation with the aim of creating runway experiences that feel both emotionally resonant and visually cohesive.

In parallel, as Assistant Art Director at Thomas Persson Studio, I contribute to the development and execution of editorial and campaign projects for leading fashion and luxury houses. My work spans visual research, concept development, image curation, pre-production planning, on-set art direction support and post-production coordination, always with a focus on maintaining a strong and unified visual identity.

Selected projects include Le Monde d'Hermès (Issues 75-77), D - La Repubblica, Acne Paper: The Book, Ferragamo FW20, Hermès Menswear Campaigns (SS20-FW21), Loro Piana Resort and Holiday Campaigns (), Bulgari Holiday 2022, Prince Michael of Greece - Life in Pictures, Dolce & Gabbana - Sacro, and The Macallan - A Time for Excellence.

Through Unit9, I also had the opportunity to lead the creative direction for Bulgari's latest Holiday D dooh campaign, further expanding my practice into digital and animated storytelling.

My practice moves fluidly between publishing, fashion, art direction and curatorial work, grounded in a strong interest in visual culture and storytelling. I care deeply about creating thoughtful, enduring work that resonates across disciplines and contributes meaningfully to contemporary cultural conversations.

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AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance

LocationLondon: United Kingdom

Working LocationsLondon: United Kingdom, Milano: Italy, Paris: France

Skill LevelMiddleweight

LanguagesItalian, English

Tagged Job TitlesCreative Director, Managing Editor, Art Director

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Art Direction, Brand Identity Development, concept development, Creative Direction, Curatorial practice, editorial production, Editorial Strategy, image curation, Narrative building, Visual Storytelling

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Advertising, Arts, editorial, experiential, Fashion, Publishing

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Arian's work

Dreaming Eli Fall Winter 26

Acne Paper 20

Dreaming Eli Spring Summer 25

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