Yves Saint Laurent dress; Alberta Ferretti shoes; Alexis Bittar Jewelry
Magda Butrym dress & shoes; Jenny Bird Jewelry
Magda Butrym dress & shoes; Jenny Bird Jewelry
Magda Butrym dress; Tom Ford shoes; Carolina Herrera earrings
Maticevski cape; Herve Leger shoes
Maticevski cape; Herve Leger shoes
Model: Julia Filippo @juliafilippo_ @julia.filippo
Production/PR: BurgerRockMedia @burgerrockmedia
Photographer: Steven Esperanza @thecamerakidd
Hair: Amber Ramirez @amberrhairr
Makeup: Alison Perez @makeupartist.alison
Stylist: Ian Martin @_shmian
Location: Park and Lex Studios @parkandlexstudios
To millions online, Julia Filippo embodies a new generation of digital influence—beautiful, confident, and effortlessly captivating. Through social media, she's built a platform that has connected her with millions around the world. But beyond the images and viral moments is a young woman whose warmth feels refreshingly genuine.
"I think everyone has a different opinion of me depending on where they know me from," Julia says. "At my core, I'm a sweet, bubbly, happy person who likes to have fun."
For this Grazia cover story, Julia spent the day driving through Los Angeles, handing out food, water, and Gatorade to members of the city's homeless community. It was a simple act of service, but one that left a lasting impression.
"It's easy to become caught up in your own world and not realize how many people are struggling every day," she says. "What impacted me most was realizing that I have the ability to help, even in a small way."
While social media has opened incredible doors for her, Julia is thoughtful about the difference between being seen online and being truly known.
"The people who know me best would describe me as warm, lighthearted, and genuine," she says.
Away from work, she finds balance in life's simplest moments—time with family, hometown friends, and the routines that keep her grounded.
More than anything, Julia hopes to leave behind something deeper than an image.
"I want people to remember me for my heart," she says.
"How you make people feel and the impact you have on their lives is what matters most."
In a culture that often celebrates detachment, Julia Filippo's softness feels quietly powerful—a reminder that kindness, compassion, and authenticity never go out of style.
