Elissa Santisi

Based in New York, Elissa Santisi holds a unique place in the world of fashion. With a modern sensibility and an eye for the unusual she infuses stories with glamour and wit, drawing from an eclectic pool of cultural references. As Style Director for American Vogue, and Senior Fashion Editor at Harper’s Bazaar under Liz Tilberis, Elissa created some of the most memorable fashion stories of our time, transforming the accessories category into a platform for provocative story telling with her longtime collaborator photographer Raymond Meier. For print, Elissa has also worked with Cass Bird, Angelo Panetta, Zoe Ghertner, Theo Wenner, Maciek Kobielski, Chris Colls, Dan Martensen and Richard Burbridge. Elissa is currently applying her narrative sensibility to the digital realm, creating stories and videos for Marc Jacobs. Other commercial clients include Derek Lam, Ralph Lauren, Bottega Veneta, Narciso Rodriguez, and Tiffany.