Born in Rome, Italy. Lived in New York. Graduated from FIT. Worked in the fashion industry for major designers. Currently living in Los Angeles. Published book: A Patch of Blue (Blurb.com) Videos on YouTube (Nino Via).

Fashion. Advertising. Editorial. Catalog. 15 years professional experience. Own studio. Digital.

Born and raised in Rome, Italy, Nino Via moved to New York City where he received a full scholarship to F.I.T. (Fashion Institute of Technology), majoring in Fashion Design. Nino has extensive experience in all areas of Fashion Design, having been assistant designer to such names as Ralph Lauren, Giorgio di Sant'Angelo and Ron Shamask.

Nino moved to Los Angeles where he became the director of a new modeling and talent agency, "IT Models & Omar’s Men", elevating it to become one of the top agencies in the industry and representing such top models as Stephanie Seymour, Carre Otis, Carla Bruni, Monica Bellucci, to name just a few.

Nino is an accomplished Fashion Photographer, http://www.ninovia.com published in numerous magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Hamptons, Downtown, Venice, Men's Health. He has photographed such Celebrities as: Charlize Theron, Oscar de la Hoya, Gabby Reece, Monika Schnarre, John Enos etc. with syndication world wide through photo agency Vistalux, Los Angeles.

Currently teaching Fashion Design at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising). Nino is also a consultant in the industry.

You can visit his Fashion/Photography Blog at: http://www.nino-via.blogspot.com