Gabriella Acitelli

a fashion and motorsport story

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The modern feminist narrative, “Driven” weaves together two unique stories, creating a multifaceted journey of community, strength and empowerment. “Driven” is where fashion meets motorsports. Where authentic car culture translates into style and explores clothing that doesnt just feel fast but looks it and designs that don’t compromise power for beauty.

This story explores authentic car enthusist’s, capturing the thrill of driving, the precision of mechanics and the freedom of the open road.

Rooted in a deep love of cars, my family history shapes the narrative, a lineage built on greasestained hands, shared road trips and stories exchanged in the garage. It’s about reclaiming space for women in a traditionally maledominated culture, where empowerment meets horsepower. Embodying strength and bold aesthetics, the fashion story merges style with functionality, exploring how automotive design influences high-end fashion. This journey blends the adrenaline of driving, the elegance of fashion and the richness of family legacy.

“Driven” is not just about cars, but the stories they hold within them.

“Driven” is not just telling ‘her’ story, it is inviting women everywhere to see themselves in it.

Women, who drive their own futures.

illustration gabriella acitelli

mt panorama, bathurst 1989

photo from 1996 callala beach

designer maddy webb

her is a woman who is bold unapologetic and completely in control

designer jasmin hapogian

designer saichhya guragain

dress from zara

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boots ktm alpinestars

bag fiorelli

perfume burberry london watch burberry

Gabriella Acitelli

@gabbiace.photos gabbi.ace@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/gabriella-acitelli Creative Direction Photography Styling Casting Graphics and editing Illustration Logistics Location scouting Videography Gabriella Acitelli is a Sydney-based creative who transforms ideas into visually striking designs and artistic expressions.

From growing up in the vibrant suburbs of Western Sydney to the present, she draws inspiration from her surroundings and the rich traditions of her Italian heritage. Gabriella has the remarkable ability to find beauty in the everyday, transforming simple moments into captivating works of art. With a hands-on approach, she explores photography, graphic design and other creative mediums, always reflecting her unique perspective and deep connection to the world around her. Her work shows an immense gratitude for the everyday with a bold sense of creativity, drawing from her cultural roots and personal journey.

Through this work, she strives to offer a fresh lens on the world, encouraging others to see the beauty in the ordinary.

Acknowledgements MODELS Emma Agostino Elly Higgins @elly_higgos Milla Brajkovich @millabrajkovich Alannah Morgante @byalannahmorgante DESIGNERS Maddy Webb @ma_ddy968 Jasmin Hapogian @byjasminhagopian Saichhya Guragain @saichhyaguragain All rights reserved.

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