Shot by Jackson Frederick – Fashion Editor Simone Rutigliano – Model Jacopo Ruoti at D’Men – Grooming by Jury Schiavi – Casting Director Isadora Banaudi – Fashion Assistants Giammarco Cingolani and Simona La Via – Location Dimore Gallery // Top Marni – Necklaces Dior Men
New or recycled?
Hands down, recycled.
What do you have for lunch on a Sunday?
Aubergine parmigiana!
Running in the park or training in the gym?
Running in the park, as I like being close to nature.
What’s the snack you loved as a kid?
When I was a kid, I loved bread with Nutella. Obviously, I still do!
Vintage or straight from the catwalk?
Vintage from the catwalk (Laughs, E.D.).
Total Look Dion Lee // Total Look Prada
How did you first get into modeling?
With an online subscription to the scouting section of a modeling agency.
London or New York City?
London, for sure.
If you weren’t a model, what would you be?
I’m still young, as I’m 19 years old, but I’d like to work in the world of cinema or basketball.
Skateboard or electronic scooter?
Skateboard, of course.
How do you dress for a date? What about castings?
To be honest with you, it depends on how I wake up in the morning. For dates, most of the times I wear a polo and a pair of jeans.
Jacket and Belt Haider Ackermann – Skirt Paco Rabanne – Necklaces Dior Men // Total Look Celine
Is there a thing you had to wear for a job that you wished you could bring home?
Yes, indeed. A shirt from M1992’s ‘Brainwash’ project!
What’s the most common misconception about modeling?
That it’s a world exclusively made of appearances.
Do you have any advice for those who want to start a career in the fashion indus-try?
Just do you, and believe in yourself!
What’s your relationship with social networks? How do you deal with online criti-cism?
I’m not addicted to social networks, and I recognise the danger they can pose
Armor and Shirt Paco Rabanne – Trousers and Belt Versace // Top Marni – Necklaces Dior Men