Priya de Souza is a graduate of Newcastle University, where she studied Modern Languages and Literature (Spanish and Portuguese). Born in the UK, de Souza’s flair for languages and international culture guided her professional ambitions from the outset. She entered the fashion and media industry in London, landing an early role at i-D Magazine as an Advertising Manager, a post she held for over three years. There she honed her understanding of youth culture, content strategy, and the commercial foundations of fashion publishing. Priya de Souza’s most recent chapter before Casablanca Paris saw her lead Global Marketing Communications for Adidas Originals
De Souza steadily rose through the ranks at Dazed Media, one of the world’s foremost platforms at the intersection of culture, fashion, and youth. As Group Director and later Executive Director for Partnerships, she oversaw global fashion collaborations, experiential campaigns, and multimedia sponsorships, developing…
deep expertise in creative partnerships and digital-first brand building.. She then spent a year as Brand Director at Agent Provocateur, focusing on repositioning the iconic lingerie label through product launches and global communications.
Shortly after, she joined Exposure, a leading creative agency, further sharpening her skills in global PR, creative marketing, and integrated brand activations.
Adidas Originals: Campaigns and Influence At Adidas, she orchestrated a wave of high-impact campaigns and cultural collaborations—including those with Gucci, Balenciaga, Grace Wales Bonner, and more.
She was widely credited with steering the brand’s social media, influencer, and press strategy for some of its most-watched launches. Her achievements include driving Adidas’s status as a key player at the crossroads of streetwear and luxury, deepening its engagement with new generations and global markets…
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