Ava Youssefi

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Ava is an Iranian-American artist residing in Los Angeles. She is currently a senior enrolled in Otis College of Art and Design’s BFA program for fashion design.

She is versatile and detail-oriented fashion designer with a strong passion for storytelling through apparel and costume design. Ava is skilled in creative concept development, fabrication, and technical execution, with experience in the fast-paced environments of live performance, television, and film.

Ava is highly self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable, with a keen eye for innovation and a deep understanding of industry trends.

Ava is captivated by character exploration, using clothing as a vehicle for unlocking archetypes and self-actualization. She has distinguished herself through her ability to seamlessly weave fantasy with reality, wrapping it all together with an extensive emotional palette.

Custom headwear is Ava's specialty. This mad hattress has a deep-seeded affection for adorning the crown. Ava has made it her life's mission to spread self-love and confidence: To lift heads and hearts, one hat at a time.