Elio Iannacci is an award-winning journalist and writer. His work has appeared in publications such as Maclean's, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, UR Chicago and Flare as well as several American, Italian and German periodicals. As one of Canada's most qualified and experienced fashion and pop culture experts, he has had the opportunity to speak to some of the world's most fascinating people. Included in his list of interviews are iconic names that range from Karl Lagerfeld to Lady Gaga, Beyoncé Knowles to Madonna and Oscar-winner Kate Winslet alongside acclaimed food author Nigella Lawson. Elio has also been featured on a number of television shows, including CNN Showbiz Tonight, MTVCanada, Fashion Television, Much Music, Breakfast Television and Entertainment Tonight. On top of writing profiles and trend-related features, Elio also enjoys writing travel, food and entertaining stories and has worked on a variety of projects with a number of corporate clients.

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