Ashley Avignone has her roots planted deep in the fashion industry. Per her LinkedIn page, she studied fashion and apparel design at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, California, and went on to work with a bunch of celebrity clients and fashion brands. In 2010, she even appeared on the third season of “The Rachel Zoe Project.”
With over half a decade of experience under her belt, Avignone then founded a design outfit of her own, Avignone Studio. Speaking with Simply, she shared that working with a renowned agency gave her a big advantage in paving her own path in fashion. “Signing with my agency — The Wall Group. I assisted the best stylists in the game for about 6 years, and when I decided to break out on my own I was nervous,” she said. “I was extremely lucky in finding representation right away. You have to believe in yourself, but it also helps when others believe in you too.”
It’s pretty clear that Avignone is now successful in her own right, having worked with brands like Saks Fifth Avenue, H&M, and Prada. And like her superstar BFF, she uses her platform for a good cause, including urging people to vote.
