Leanne Elliott-Young

CEO & CO-Founder, The Institute of Digital Fashion

London

Leanne Elliott Young is an industry lead, innovator, highly sought-after commentator recognised globally, on the topics of fashion futures, digital innovations, inclusivity in tech, sustainability, fashion-tech and industry disruption.

Young has spent 15 years inventing, incubating, installing creative concepts for future-facing living and fusing the established with progressive, youth-centric points. Spearheading experiential marketing and strategy for Nike at the iconic Room 72, Young directed and rolled out experiences worldwide within the Global Entertainment and Marketing team.

In 2015, Young co-founded, communeEAST with designer Richard Nicol bridging the gap between IRL and URL, forging solutions and activations in the worlds of AR and VR, directing live events, debates and strategic cultural partnerships.

Notable clients include: Condé Nast, Lexus, Samsung, Dazed, Adidas, Nike, Kenzo, British Council, Frieze Art Fair, The Selfridges Group, The V&A Museum, British Fashion Council.

Young has had notable features in Dazed, i-D, BoF, Vogue, Vogue Business, Guardian, BBC, GQ, Wallpaper, SHOWstudio, Jing Daily.