Ava Carol Ferrise
I am driven by storytelling, considering myself first and foremost to be a self-taught writer. Every project starts with a story. My point of view in styling relies on my skills in complex world-building and detail-oriented narration. Simplicity isn’t part of my formula, as I enjoy combining juxtapositions, including the past with the present, into a unique final product. It’s through this journey as a Fabric Styling major that I have learned to embrace my multiple aesthetics and aspirations. Any chance I get to combine my passions for writing and styling, I take, having always admired the page layouts and editorial photography of magazines. Page by page, vision board by vision board, I build my own world of creativity that I’m excited to share.
My Approach
Collaborative
Communicative teamwork in which diverse people and ideas come together is a significant part of my background as an editor and stylist. Working with others not only helps me create a successful final project, but also opens me up to other points of view and ways of making art.
Multi-faceted
I enjoy complexity, connecting pieces of different puzzles into one final work of art. I love combining styles and ideas that normally don’t associate with one another. It tells an interesting, unique story that gets people thinking and strays away from the typical or mainstream.
A reminiscent creative, I also love combining the past and present, with historical references and inspirations throughout my writing and photoshoots.
A Labyrinth of Dreams
A W27 newspaper article, “A Labyrinth of Dreams” explores the Museum at FIT’s Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities exhibition as described during the “Wondrous Objects” Symposium.
Recent Work
Women for Women: The Future of Women in Creative Industries
A documentation of an International Women’s Day panel at FIT, written for W27 newspaper. Both the panel and my article aim to inspire and encourage women to embrace their dreams in creative fields and stand up for their visions.
2025: A New Era in Fashion
Countless creative directors departed from their posts at high-end, iconic brands in 2024. What does this mean for the future of luxury fashion, and the garment industry as a whole?
