Ellianna Placas is a creative professional with a distinguished eye for fashion, interiors, and art. She is an intuitive thinker who creates compelling visual results that uplift and inspire her clients through beauty. Her sharp attention to detail allows her to refine a project to that which is essential. After working on creative and fashion direction for Beyonce, Kerry Washington, Alicia Keys, Nia Long, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Idris Elba as Fashion Director for Essence Magazine. Ellianna pivoted, seeking to explore her artistry, and completed her degree in Interior Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School. Her work has appeared in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, New York Magazine, O the Oprah Winfrey Magazine, Real Simple, and Essence Magazine. In addition to styling for the red carpet, television, and music videos. She has worked as a creative consultant for Frette, Philippe Starck, Adore Me, Poppy King, StyleBookings, Blue Concept Gallery New York, and private clients. While an editor, Ellianna designed a clothing line, Garconiera, sold by Harvey Nichols, Saks, and boutiques worldwide and worn by Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, and Nicole Ritchie. Ellianna has appeared as a fashion and beauty expert on Today Show, E! Entertainment, FOX, CBS, and Extra.
Channeling her diverse love of beauty and precise knowing of what looks effortless, elegant, and timeless, Ellianna has mastered balancing her creativity and knowledge with her ability to inspire and transform. Understanding that global and local nuances in fashion, interiors, art, and beauty are intertwined, Ellianna is passionate about creativity and wellness, she believes aesthetic choices intrinsically support well-being.
Ellianna's experience working across fashion, beauty, and interiors makes her the ideal collaborator as a multidisciplinary creative.
Growing up on the beaches of Australia and traveling to Europe with her family informed Ellianna’s creativity. As a child, Ellianna’s Mum inspired her love of the arts, nature, and cultures, fueling her curiosity, delight in collaboration, and adventurous spirit.
ellianna@elliannaplacas.com or info@elliannaplacas.com
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