Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert facts for kids
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Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert
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Engelbert at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opening in April 2023
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Giovanna Battaglia
26 September 1979 (45 years old) Milan, Italy
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | Brera Academy |
| Occupation | Fashion editor, creative director |
| Spouse(s) | Oscar Engelbert |
| Children | Talitha Italia Engelbert |
| Relatives | Sara Battaglia |
Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert is a famous Italian fashion expert. Born on September 26, 1979, she used to be a model and now helps create new styles for big companies. She's currently the top creative boss at Swarovski, a well-known company that makes beautiful crystals and jewelry.
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Early Life and Fashion Start
Giovanna was born in Milan, Italy. She went to art school, just like her mom, who teaches sculpture there. When she was a teenager, she started modeling for the famous fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. But soon, she decided she wanted to do more than just wear clothes; she wanted to help choose them and put outfits together.
Becoming a Stylist
Giovanna became a stylist, which means she helps pick clothes and accessories for photoshoots and fashion shows. She worked for a fashion magazine called Pig. Later, she joined Vogue, one of the biggest fashion magazines in the world. She learned a lot from famous editors like Anna Dello Russo and Franca Sozzani. They even worked together on special Vogue magazines about jewelry and leather.
Working with Photographers and Brands
As a stylist, Giovanna got to work with many talented photographers, like Peter Lindberg and Mario Sorrenti. She also helped create looks for big fashion brands such as Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Moving to New York and New Roles
In 2011, Giovanna moved to New York. She started working for W magazine. Around this time, she became very popular for her "street style." This means people loved how she dressed in her everyday life, and her outfits were often photographed for fashion blogs like The Sartorialist.
Creative Director Projects
Giovanna also became a creative director, which means she helps guide the overall look and feel of projects. She worked on a special theater show called Queen of the Night. She also helped create videos for the fashion brand Tory Burch.
Leading at Swarovski
In 2016, Giovanna started working with Swarovski, a company famous for its sparkling crystals. She began as a creative director for one part of the company. During this time, she also helped create two books for Swarovski, called Swarovski Book of Dreams Vol I and Vol II. She also wrote her own book about her fashion journey, called Gio_graphy: Fun in The Wild World of Fashion.
Global Creative Director
In 2020, Giovanna got an even bigger job: she became the Global Creative Director for the entire Swarovski Group. This was a huge deal because she was the first person in the company's 125-year history to have this title! In this role, she helps decide the whole look of the brand. She even helped redesign 27 Swarovski stores around the world. She also worked with Marina Raphael, a member of the Swarovski family, to create the company's first line of handbags.
Designing Collections
Giovanna launched her own collections for Swarovski. Her first collection, called Collection One, came out in 2021. She said it was inspired by her own style and old designs from Swarovski's founder, Daniel Swarovski. Her second collection, Collection II, came out later that year and was inspired by Austrian art.
Personal Life
In 2016, Giovanna married Oscar Engelbert in Capri, Italy. He works in property development. In 2019, they had a daughter named Talitha Italia Engelbert. The family lives in Stockholm, Sweden. Giovanna also has another daughter, Elvira Engelbert, who was born in 2006.
Giovanna has four brothers and sisters, including the fashion designer Sara Battaglia.
