Bachelor's Degree: Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology - Costume Design

Master's Degree: University of the Arts London - London College of Fashion - Costume Design for Performance

Lingyi (Elaine) Gao is a costume designer and film and television styling director. As an ENFP Libra, she typically incorporates romanticism and intricate aesthetics as the creative tone in her designs, and excels at blending various cultural elements to infuse each character with a fresh vitality.

Elaine Gao has served as the styling director for the films "Going to See the Sea" and "Walking to the Dark," and as the costume designer for the film "Hot Search." She has also worked on the styling for the musical "Jiu Ge," the dance drama "Red Rock Red," the play "Far Away," and immersive dramas such as "Before Dawn" and "Hey! Cherry Orchard." Additionally, she has designed costumes for the interactive drama "Walking with the Flower God," and her work on "Bao Lian Deng" was featured in the China Film Art Society's Shared Design Biweekly Exhibition. In 2024, she was the styling director for the BIFT Show at China International Fashion Week, and she has also been involved in costume design and styling direction for the Sichuan-Chongqing Spring Festival Galas in 2023 and 2024.