Ralph DiGennaro
Copywriter. Creative Consultant.
Mount Sinai, NY, USA
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Member since March 2008
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Summary
The former Men’s Style Editor at the New York Times Magazine and Fashion News Editor at Gentlemen’s Quarterly, Ralph DiGennaro is one of the preeminent voices in fashion and luxury journalism. A graduate of the University of Florida, his writing and styling has also appeared in Esquire, The New Yorker, New York Newsday, Departures, BusinessWeek, Robb Report, Cigar Aficionado and a host of other national magazines. He has also been a creative consultant and copywriter for Bergdorf Goodman, Polo.Com, Giorgio Armani, Brioni, Loro Piana and Americana Manhasset. Mr. DiGennaro writes for a number of luxury magazines on style, wine, travel, music and food. He is a co-author of the book, Brioni: Fifty Years of Style (Octavo 1995). He is currently at work on a new book, Properly Askew: The Facts, Artifacts, Fictions and Non-Fictions of the Way Men Dress, a collection of his essays on classic style. He is represented by Jason Ashlock of Movable Type Literary Group.
Websites
http://properlyaskew.blogspot.com
Groups and Associations
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American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA) Italian American Writers Association (IAWA)
Contacting Me
Ralph DiGennaro PO Box 96 Mt. Sinai, NY 11766 Cell: 631-235-0061 Available for editorial writing, marketing copywriting and men's fashion styling.
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Experience
Positions are listed in chronological order, most recent first.
Copywriter, Creative Consultant
Ralph DiGennaro Creative (New York, NY, USA)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself only; Media)
6/
1996 —
Present
Copywriter and creative consultant on communications and marketing to fashion companies and upscale retailers.
Special Projects Director
The New Yorker/Conde Nast (New York, NY, USA)
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Media)
3/
1993 —
12/
1996
Conceived, wrote, produced and directed a series of special advertorial feature sections on a range of style topics titled “In Praise Of...” Planned editorial calendar for all sections, hired creative, wrote all promotional materials for upcoming sections and directed a team of assistants and regular contributors. Conceived numerous ideas for special sections and marketing projects on topics that combined industries. Made in-store appearances for promotion department as added value for retail advertisers.
Ralph DiGennaro Creative (New York, NY, USA)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself only; Media)
6/ 1996 — Present
Copywriter and creative consultant on communications and marketing to fashion companies and upscale retailers.
Special Projects Director
The New Yorker/Conde Nast (New York, NY, USA)
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Media)
3/ 1993 — 12/ 1996
Conceived, wrote, produced and directed a series of special advertorial feature sections on a range of style topics titled “In Praise Of...” Planned editorial calendar for all sections, hired creative, wrote all promotional materials for upcoming sections and directed a team of assistants and regular contributors. Conceived numerous ideas for special sections and marketing projects on topics that combined industries. Made in-store appearances for promotion department as added value for retail advertisers.
Specialties
Media → Writing
Media - Fashion Copywriter, Editor and Stylist, Writer on Lifestyle Luxury Topics for national magazines.
Education
Education is listed in chronological order, most recent first.
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL, USA
B.S., Journalism, 1972 — 1975
Minored in Theater. Wrote pop culture features for the Independent Florida Alligator, the first and only independent college newspaper at the time. Also contributed music profiles and reviews to the Gainesville Sun, a New York Times-owned daily.
Gainesville, FL, USA
B.S., Journalism, 1972 — 1975
Minored in Theater. Wrote pop culture features for the Independent Florida Alligator, the first and only independent college newspaper at the time. Also contributed music profiles and reviews to the Gainesville Sun, a New York Times-owned daily.
Honors & Awards
Neckwear Association of America (NAA) - (Inaugural) Journalism Award for Excellence in Fashion Reporting Neckwear Association of America (NAA) - Lifetime Achievement Award
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