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Italy's IT Girl Elisa D'Ospina By Cali Ann Lee - Editor-In-Chief xoxo skorch would like to introduce our readers to model, Elisa D’Ospina. Not only is Elisa a shining star in Europe, she is just as smart as she is pretty and splits her time between modeling and operatating her communications agency. xoxoskorch: Tell us about yourself Elisa. Elisa: I was born in Vicenza, Italy 27 years ago. I graduated in psychological communication in 2005 and currently have an agency of communication with my boyfriend. xoxoskorch: How did this adventure in modeling begin? Elisa: My mother was reading the newspaper where she saw a advertisement for a Italian company looking for plus size models. I took my measurements and they were a match for the companies ad. I sent all the necessary information and photos .... and from there I started my adventure! xoxoskorch: Who are some of the designers you’ve had the pleasure of working with? Elisa: In Italy I’ve had the pleasure to work with Marina Rinaldi, Rinascimento Group, Kitana, Donna future and in Europe for Marie Melody, Bagoraz etc?. xoxoskorch: Any favorite places to shop? Elisa: I like Igigi & Torrid very much because their designs are young and stylish. In Italy, unfortunately, it is the belief that larger sized women are for the older ladies and most companies do not make clothes for younger ladies. xoxoskorch: Have you done any modeling in the United States & do you want to crossover? Elisa: I’ve had a lot of success in Europe thus far but my biggest dream is to work in America with the wonderful designers and companies.
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