Returning to Rhythm
Alyssa Coscarelli
Written By: Bobby Trendz
12/01/2025
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Through reflection, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to craft, she reveals how stillness can become strategy and rhythm can become revelation. In a world that rewards constant output, she reminds us that refinement, patience, and perspective are the true markers of longevity.
AoD: You’ve recently returned to New York after five transformative years in Los Angeles. How has that time away shaped your creative lens — and what feels different about coming home to New York now?
Coscarelli: In LA, I had a lot of literal and figurative space to roam, ideate, and spend time alone. The contrast to my usual fashion-filled hustle was refreshing. But eventually, I was craving the spark that comes from being around other people every day, and the chance encounters, cultural cross-pollination, and momentum that New York naturally generates. So coming home feels like returning with a new kind of clarity: LA gave me introspection and room to grow; NYC gives me connection, stimulation, and the energy exchange I’ve been missing.
AoD: Your new studio at WSA marks a fresh chapter in your creative journey. What inspired this next phase, and how do you envision the space influencing the way you create and connect?
Coscarelli: I knew moving back to New York meant reconnecting with my creative peers and expanding my network in a meaningful way. When the opportunity arose to take this space at WSA, it immediately felt like the right vessel for that intention; somewhere I could show up daily, meet other creatives in the hallways and elevators, and be part of a community with its own rhythm and energy.
It’s also the home for the next evolution of Infinite: a curated fashion rental showroom called Infinite Closet. I want it to be a place where people drop in, chat, try things on, and hopefully walk out with pieces that make them feel incredible for life events, shoots, trips, or everyday moments. It’s intentionally human, connective, and personal.
AoD: Both New York and Los Angeles are creative epicenters, yet they carry such distinct energies. What did each city teach you about yourself — and where do you feel most creatively alive today?
Coscarelli: LA encouraged me to turn inward. I got to know myself deeply (creatively, emotionally, spiritually), and became grounded in who I am beneath the noise. Those years were a cocoon in many ways, and I’m grateful for that period of inward expansion.But because of that inner work, I now feel ready to bloom outward again. NYC lends itself to that outward expression; to diving into new projects, embracing the pace, and collaborating with others. I feel recharged and excited to be back in an environment where inspiration comes from every direction.So while LA helped me refine my foundation, NYC is where I feel most creatively alive right now.
AoD: The world feels like it’s moving at such a complex, accelerated pace right now. What holds meaning for you in this moment — personally, creatively, or spiritually?
Coscarelli: Coming from a writing and editorial background, I’m admittedly wary of what the future holds for creative work in the age of AI. Personally and creatively, I find myself drawn to what feels human; things with soul, intention, imperfections, and emotion. That’s the energy I want to infuse into Infinite Closet as it relaunches: a bit scrappy, real, and rooted in personal interaction. And being back in New York, I’m constantly inspired by the writers, photographers, editors, artists, and designers I’m meeting and collaborating with again. Our creative practices feel more vital than ever, and I’m committed to nurturing the human touch that makes them irreplaceable.
AoD: AoD is deeply rooted in community and intentional design. As you settle back into the rhythm of New York, what kind of community or impact do you hope to cultivate from your new space?
Coscarelli: Even in just a few weeks at WSA, the difference between NYC and LA has been night and day. I’m getting dressed again (not just sweatpants!), meeting new people, collaborating daily, and genuinely feeling in my element. I’m starting projects I’m excited about and reconnecting with that energetic rhythm that only New York has. I’m deeply grateful for every chapter, including LA, but returning to New York feels like a deep exhale. I feel truly myself here. With this new space, I want to create an open-door environment where people feel welcome to pop in, get inspired, and experience that sense of creative connection for themselves. My hope is that it becomes a warm, collaborative hub where ideas, community, and creativity can really thrive.
