Co-founder of the Save L’Aquila Project a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, USA. www.savelaquila.org

by Olive Los Angeles Handbag LabelCreative DesignerOlive is a Los Angeles-based handbag label, designed by Monica Dusi. Since 2009 Olive has launched unique handbags and clutches made entirely in Downtown LA. Innovative designs and vintage fabrics inspire Olive collections. Olive bags are feminine, sophisticated and alluring. With its architectural silhouettes and unique materials, Olive bags blend old-world glamour with contemporary chic. Olive’s philosophy is elegance with a modern edge. Collections are available in select boutiques in Milan and Los Angeles.COLLECTIONS - EDITORIALS AND EVENTS 2008-present - Olive Spring/Summer 2008 handbags and clutches collection- Olive Fall/Winter 2008/09 Collection- Olive Spring/Summer 2009 Collection- Olive Fall/Winter 2009/10 Collection- Olive Spring/Summer 2010 Collection - Olive Fall/Winter 2010/11 “La Jupe’’ handbags collection Magazine Editorials:- ELLE Italy - August 2007- VOGUE Italy - September 2007- URBAN Magazine Italy – July/August 20082008USAMIINDOSSAMI – Fashion Event – TRACE store Milan, Italy In collaboration with the General Consulate of USA

Design process from concept to product and fabric sourcing.

PRODUCTIONS THEATER Performer and Costume Designer2005FORD AMPHITHEATRE 2005/06 SEASON CAMPAIGNUnivision – Telefutura46 – Los Angeles, USA 2002-06“VIEJASKANDALOS”USC Santa Cruz – California, USAUSC Santa Barbara – California, USA"FIORI”An aerial – butoh performanceSynesthesia Drive in – Hermosa Beach, CA, USA18th STREET ARTS CENTER – Santa Monica, USA “0 Era of emptiness”Butoh performance – installation1998VOLTERRA TEATRO - Tuscany, ItalyInternational Theatre Festival “Clowns” directed by Kuniaki Ida1997TEATRO LIBERO – MILAN, Italy“The Maids” directed by Kuniaki Ida

• Assisted the head stylist with choosing clothes for magazine shoots• Helped set up photo shoots on location• Assisted editor with choosing which photos were included in magazine