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AN INTERVIEW WITH
ANGELICA
PAGNELLI
A CELEBRATED EYEWEAR IMAGE CONSULTANT
The Indian Optician (TIO): Hello Angelica!
You have specialised as an Eyewear Image
Angelica Pagnelli is an Consultant. Please define exactly what you do.
esteemed Eyewear Image Consultant What made you choose this line in particular?
whose journey intertwines a
profound appreciation for beauty Angelica Pagnelli (AP): I train the retail optical
with a dedication to soulful well- market on image topics, thus inspiring ECPs to
being. Angelica's path to becoming select the perfect glasses for their consumers
a renowned expert in the field has according to a complete sales process I created
been marked by a fusion of innate years ago, focusing on style, eye zone, face
talent and specialised training shapes, aesthetic features, and colours. I also
garnered during her tenure as an conduct image consultations during special
image consultant in the United States. events organised in optical stores, guiding people
Actively engaged with the Association to curate an effective eyewear wardrobe suitable
of Image Consultants International for every occasion. The "eyewear wardrobe
(AICI)—Italy Chapter, Angelica brings experience" is my winning format, demonstrating
a wealth of experience to her role, cross-selling techniques. I decided to specialise
guiding individuals on the quest to in this segment after my studies in Economics
discover their unique personal style. and years of experience in the banking sector.
Beyond fashion, Angelica's expertise When I realised there was no specialisation in the
extends to strategic collaborations Eyewear category, I chose to pioneer this path,
with international eyewear brands, adapting my knowledge to the field.
commercial chains, and national TIO: How many years of experience do you
optical sales points, where she imparts have as an eyewear image consultant? What was
invaluable training and consulting your area of expertise prior to this role?
services, breathing life into innovative
ideas and projects. The Indian AP: I have approximately 20 years of
Optician met Angelica at the Mido experience in this area. I officially started my
Optical Fair and then caught up with Eyewear career with Silhouette Eyewear. Before
her for a more elaborate conversation this, despite specialising in glasses, I worked
online. In this interview, Angelica as an image consultant in Aesthetic Medicine,
offers insights into her approach, advising, teaching at the university, and
illuminating the transformative power consulting for various individuals, including VIPs
of eyewear in enhancing both outer such as politicians, business managers, actors,
appearance and inner confidence. and singers.
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