Perhaps better known by her first name only, Marzia Bisognin is a YouTube sensation.
With over 7.4 million subscribers, she's best known as an Italian writer, fashion designer
and internet personality.
And since 2011, she's also been romantically linked to another YouTube star: PewDiePie.
Because Marzia used to be a fan of PewDiePie's, sometimes her fame appears inextricably linked
to their relationship.
But this YouTube pro has become a viral vlogger in her own right.
Here's everything you should know about Marzia.
Exploring her mother's closet
So, what made this vlogger originally want to be a part of the fashion industry?
In a 2014 interview with LinkedIn, Marzia shared that fashion has been an interest of
hers since childhood, saying,
"As a little kid I loved spending time in my mother's closet, trying on shoes and clothes
obviously too big for me at the time.
[…] I was in a magical world."
Her attention to detail now, when it comes to all things fashion, makes perfect sense.
But she's since broadened her style crushes, saying,
"I find Alexa Chung to be a true font of inspiration for me: she is so different, yet so classy
and feminine, but never over the top."
Upcycled duds
"Lemme finish my breakfast and I'll show you the clothes.”
Being so well-versed in fashion, you might think this star would shop non-stop.
But, as she told The Telegraph,
"[…] I don't go shopping too often: to be fair, companies send me clothes all the time,
but I enjoy checking out vintage and charity stores every once in a while."
"Some people on my comments...were like oh that's so nasty buying second hand shoes,
but, hey, clean them, wear some socks, you'll be fine.”
Although vintage shops are a favorite, she admits her go-to site for pieces is ASOS.
But for Marzia, it's not just about getting, but giving as well.
She told the paper she donates clothes to local charity shops, and she launched the
#haulternative video, a clothing swap with another very popular vlogger, Grav3yardgirl.
The designer also has her own website: CutiePieMarzia, dedicated to her subscription-box, along with
her signature designs.
She's even created a clothing line with Pewdiepie.
"We actually molded these out of your favorite sweater.”
“Yeah.”
“Which is mine as well.”
“Yeah.”
“Which is the one I steal.”
“Where is that sweater?”
Struggling with body image
Marzia seems confident and happy, but the YouTuber admitted she's faced challenges with
her body image.
She wrote on her blog, Marzia's Life,
"It's no secret that growing up I was very insecure about my body.
[…] Boys made fun of me for not having curves, girls teased me as well — and worst of all
— teachers and grown-ups did so too."
But she's now able to look back at that time with clarity.
Addressing an infamous photo that caused a lot of backlash from fans, she says she's
come a long way, writing,
"To this day, I’m proud to have built up my confidence and that beret symbolizes how
I worked through my insecurities and I now accept my flaws."
Embracing her looks
According to StealHerStyle, Marzia sports at least 22 known tattoos, and as the designer
has shared on her blog, they each mean something special.
"It has been a while now that I wanted to get another tattoo.
I know you think I have a lot, but there is never enough.”
One particular tattoo is her "twig."
On her blog, Marzia explained the story behind it, writing,
"Growing up I felt awkward about my body.
[…] But now I cherish my body.
[…] And so that fragile twig represents me, and it reminds me that everything has
its own beauty."
Life with PewDiePie
Marzia has had a very public relationship with PewDiePie due to their collective YouTube
fame, and as of April 2018, they're officially engaged.
"As you may know we're engaged.
“Yeah.
We finally did it.
Yay for me.”
But many don't know about the beginning of their relationship.
The couple claimed in a video that it all started out as a long-distance love affair,
saying,
"When you know you want to be together, it's hard to be apart, but we Skyped every day."
But even with the challenge of living apart, Marzia knew this relationship was right.
She even switched up her plans to be with her guy, saying,
"Before I met Felix, my plans were to move to Paris and study art at a university, and
none of that happened, but I am extremely happy and have no regrets."
Some serious wanderlust
Originally from Italy, Marzia now lives in Brighton, England.
And travel has been an important part of her life for a long time.
"We're going to Tuscany.
We're going to Amsterdam.
We're going to Budapest.”
“We’re going!”
She shared her favorite places to travel, telling LinkedIn,
"Growing up I have always [wanted] to go to Asia, one day, and when I finally got the
chance to […] my mind was blown away by these amazing places."
The vlogger has since traveled all across the globe, and shared her drool-worthy adventures
with her fans.
But transitioning to life in England has had its bumps in the road.
She said in her interview,
"Living in England is exactly how I expected it to be: it's fun and exciting, the only
downside of it is the weather, which – being Italian – is hard to cope with sometimes!"
"I think it just matches my personality.
And to be honest, it feels like home.
When I'm here, it feels like here's the place where I'm supposed to be."
Advice from a pro
It's clear just how talented Marzia is, and she continues to expand her brand each year.
For aspiring YouTubers, she's a source of legit inspiration.
And she has some thoughts for up-and-coming vloggers.
She told LinkedIn,
"Don't be afraid to put yourself out there, don't be discouraged by big, established channels,
and most importantly, don't compare yourself to others: you are different […]"
While fans anxiously await this designer, YouTuber, and writer's next venture, it's
a sure thing no matter what this star's got on her plate, she's bound to slay it!
"Yeah, that is about it for today, and I will see you very soon.
Bye.”