Born in Naples, Daniela Ciancio studied stage design at the "Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli" earning a diploma in scenography. In 1986 she started collaborating with the "Teatro di San Carlo" and the "Nuovo Teatro Nuovo di Napoli". In 1994, she was awarded a diploma at the Italian National School of Cinema, Rome. Since then she has been alternating work for cinema, theatre, opera and television. Daniela has been, among other films, the costume designer for "La Grande Bellezza" and "Il Divo" by Paolo Sorrentino, "A Face Of An Angel" by Michael Winterbottom and "Il Resto Di Niente" by Antonietta De Lillo. She was awarded a David di Donatello for the film "Il Resto Di Niente" by Antonietta De Lillo in 2005. Daniela has also collaborated with several foreign cinema and television productions. Among them she was the costume supervisor for "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3". Daniela is also active in the field of theatre and opera, in Italy and abroad. Between 2009 and 2013 Daniela has been a member of the board of the European Film Academy (EFA), European Film Award - Berlin and since 2005 she is a jury member of the Italian Academy "David di Donatello" since 2005. She has been teaching costume design in a variety of schools and institutions since 2004.
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Neeta Lulla is a prominent Bollywood costume designer and fashion stylist. Hailed as the ‘Czarina of Indian Fashion’, she is one of India’s pre-eminent costume designers and couturiers. By balancing modern designs with traditional elegance, the impeccable designer has over the years acquired an impressive list of clientele, comprising the movers and shakers of the glamour world. She has collaborated with many directors including Subhash Ghai, Yash Chopra and Sanjay Leela Bhansali to bring an enchantment to the silver screen. Her cinematic repertoire includes cult films like Jodha Akhbar, Devdas, Mohenjo Daro, Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, among others. One of the most trusted costume designers in the film industry, she has contributed to more than 400 motion pictures in over seven languages, both for national and international cinema. Teaching being her second love, she partnered with Subhash Ghai to launch the first of its kind fashion school – The Whistling Woods – Neeta Lulla School of Fashion. Known for her concept driven runway shows, Make In India showcased the need for indigenous outfits while #SheIsMe highlighted combating gender based violence. Lulla has also established herself as one of the top bridal couturiers in India. She has received four National Film Awards as well as numerous Industry Awards through the years.
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Priya Tanna is Editor-in-Chief at Vogue India. She brings more than a dozen years of publishing and editing experience to lead CondéNast India's team. Priya and her team focus on combining the best of Indian and international fashion, creating trends for fashionistas to follow, and providing the latest news, reviews and stories in a format that is both stylish and accessible. Priya has extensive experience as an editor, most recently on After Hours, the entertainment and lifestyle daily of DNA. She has also edited Rouge, the women's supplement for The Times of India, and Time and Style, a watch and jewelry magazine. Priya was the Launch Editor of Femina Girl.
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