Nadia Pizzimenti
Meet Nadia Pizzimenti, a stylist, creative director, and fashion editor with over 15 years of industry experience. Her work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, TIME, ELLE Canada, KINFOLK, and The Globe and Mail, where she is a Contributing Fashion Editor. Nadia’s work teases out themes of uniformity while challenging gendered design concepts, exploring how unexpected design can shape personal identity—resulting in imagery defined by unconventional elegance and an inimitable perspective.
Q&A
How would you describe yourself? I’ve always said I’m a bit of a fashion nerd. For as long as I can remember I have always looked at fashion from a spectator position, soaking up as much as I possibly could…not only on the runway, but from a photography standpoint as well. It makes sense that I fell into styling, because it combines my two loves fashion and photography. Getting to take part in creating an image is so invigorating to me, it still, after all these years gives me chills. Inspiration for me comes in all forms, maybe a song that takes me to a different place or time, or a person standing at a bus stop. I often look to the past, specifically from my own experiences or family’s experiences as well.
What is your favourite public realm, and where is it located? This is HARD! I think my favourite public realm is The Toronto Reference Library. I feel transported in time when I step into that building, it's one of the last iconic and inspiring buildings we have in Toronto.
Photo Credit: Arvind Krishnan
How did you first discover this space, and what makes it special to you? I first discovered it early on in my teens, a friend brought me and I was overwhelmed and overjoyed. So much inspiration to pull from whether it's from the books, or the building itself. I love being surrounded by books, and I love 70s architecture and design. If I could live in this library I would! What makes it special to me is that its a huge space, where thousands of people enter and exit, yet it feels so peacefully, and I always leave feeling full of inspiration and energy.
Photo Credit: Arvind Krishnan
If this space had a personality, how would you describe it? A chic architect in her late 70s, full of knowledge, wisdom, style, and wit.
Photo Credit: Stefan Williamson