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Claudia Ausonia Palazio Author & Illustrator

Claudia Ausonia Palazio attended the First Art Academy in Rome and then obtained a two-year degree in fashion from the Institute of Design (1988-1989). She subsequently began working as an assistant costume designer for Bonizza Giordiani Aragno. In the meantime, she attended the Koefia International Academy of Haute Couture and Art of Costume (Rome, Italy) (1991-1994). After graduating with honours, she was asked to join Koefia’s staff. She has been working as a fashion design lecturer since 1996, and works as an illustrator for different fashion firms.