The set, which included a handbag, scarf, umbrella, tissue holder, wallet and keychain, triggered her obsession of collecting fashion.

[6] Dello Russo studied Italian Literature and Art History at the University of Bari before receiving her master's degree in Fashion from Domus Academy in Milan.

[7] Dello Russo was then hired by Condé Nast for Vogue Italia, where she worked closely under Franca Sozzani for 18 years.

Dello Russo has appeared in TV shows, has authored a book, released her own fragrance and accessory line and has collaborated with H&M.

[citation needed] In 2018, Dello Russo began auctioning off her clothes as a way to deal with the grief after the passing of Italian journalist and editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia, Franca Sozzani.

[12] Dello Russo has donated all of the money she made from selling her clothes to the British Fashion Council Education Foundation.

[14] Dello Russo is also taking steps to slowly get rid of her internet alter ego and is gradually removing herself from social media.

[citation needed] Throughout her career, Anna Dello Russo had many mentors, including Franca Sozzani and Manuela Pavesi.

When working under Franca Sozzani, Dello Russo said her example and advice allowed no room for mistakes or lowering the bar.

[citation needed] Dello Russo became the international brand ambassador and scientific director of the Istituto Marangoni's Milan campus in 2018.

[citation needed] Dello Russo, inspired by her own mentors, wanted to create an experience for students that would mirror their future careers in the fashion industry.

After the death of Sozzani in 2016, Russo marked a turning point in her life by auctioning off her clothes to raise money for charity.