Rita Nakouzi Title: Art and Fashion Director Education: Fordham University Location: Brooklyn, New York Expertise: Art, fashion, travel, food, culture Born in Beirut, Rita Nakouzi has built a career centered on fashion and art. She came to prominence at the luxury e-commerce resale platform The RealReal where she served as Creative Director. Rita is married to writer, podcaster, and culture critic Touré, with whom she shares two children. Experience Rita Nakouzi's work has always been centered around art and fashion, which has made her a world traveler. Her Middle-Eastern background and food traditions play an important role in shaping her children's understanding of their blended cultural identities, which are often explored through cooking together as a family. Education Rita Nakouzi graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's degree in art history. About Food & Wine Food & Wine, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for anyone passionate about the culinary world. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel and home coverage, we inspire and empower people everywhere to discover, create, and devour the best in food and wine. Learn more about us and our editorial process.