Elena Mottola

Elena Mottola is a Paris-based stylist and creative consultant whose work spans editorial, music, and fashion campaigns. Born with Italian heritage, she began her career as cofounder of Afterhomework, a label she launched during high school with her partner Pierre Kaczmarek. The brand gained early recognition for its raw, experimental take on youth culture and genderless design.

Over time, Mottola shifted her focus from design to styling, drawn to the immediacy of visual storytelling. Her styling work has appeared in publications such as Vogue Italia, Dazed, CR Fashion Book, and Harper’s Bazaar Italia. She has also collaborated with brands including Nike and Bulgari, building a portfolio that reflects a clear visual identity marked by contrast, structure, and understated sensuality.

In 2024, she began developing personal projects under the titles mottola01 and mottola02, using them as platforms to explore her vision across styling, modeling, art direction, and photography. That same year, she took on a creative consulting role with Weekday, where she styled a collection and appeared in the campaign, embodying her belief that fashion and identity are inseparable.

Mottola’s process is intuitive and minimal, guided by emotion rather than trend. She often describes her styling as a search for what feels real, editing away excess until a look conveys personality rather than performance. Through her work, she continues to shape how individuality and self-expression are seen in contemporary fashion.