Photographer Leonardo Bornati – Fashion Editor Matteo Greco – Model Sofian Ouarid at Crew Model – Makeup by Andrea Severino Sailis at Blend Management using Comfort Zone – Hair by Marco Minunno at Blend Management using Davines – Casting by Isadora Banaudi – Fashion Assistant Roberto Strumolo and Simone Morelli – Interview by Chelsea McPartlon // Total Look Ferrari
What’s the best-kept secret about your hometown?
The best-kept secret about my hometown is a story of this guy who used to live in the forest building his own wooden house and living completely away from people, but one time the police found out about this man and destroyed everything. No one has seen him since that day but if you go into that forest you can find the rest of his creations.
What was your introduction into the modelling world?
My introduction into the modelling world was pretty random, a social page of model Scouters made a video in which they showed the development of a model they scouted. My best friend sent me that video and said that I was perfect for them. I didn’t believe him in the beginning but since I was searching for a job I applied for fun. It turned out they wanted me and made me sign with my first agency in Milan, since that day I managed to walk for such big brands and I’m always thankful for that opportunity that I didn’t waste.
Top MARNI – Shirt PS PAUL SMITH – Trousers ACNE STUDIOS – Shoes JIL SANDER – Sunglasses L.G.R. // Vest and Trousers HUGO – Shorts ICEBERG – Shoes Clarks x Martine Rose
Do you have a lucky trinket that you wear or carry with you at all times?
I don’t have any lucky trinkets that I bring with me but whenever I do something I always want to give my best and think about the people that support me every day and give me the strength to keep going. So in a way, I’d say my lucky trinket is the good people I’m surrounded by.
Who’s the number one person you talk to the most every day?
The number one person I talk to every day is my mother, she’s the one who knows all my problems and always knows when something is not fine with me even if I don’t tell her. She supports me in everything and works hard for me, I love her so much and want to be able to give her everything one day.
Vest BOSS – Shirt and Sweater underneath PAUL SMITH – Trousers MARNI – Shoes ICEBERG – Sunglasses PUCCI
What does style mean to you? And what are three adjectives to describe your personal style?
Style for me means art and a way to express ourselves, everyone in the world has different styles, and that’s the beauty of it, anyone can build their own style as they like. The three adjectives to describe my style are creative, attractive, and free.
If you weren’t modelling, what’d you be doing professionally?
I don’t exactly know what I’d be doing professionally if I weren’t modelling, honestly, I’ve always wanted to be a professional football player and I’m still chasing that dream so maybe in the future I will be doing that as a profession, I’m a really ambitious person.
Coat MSGM – Suit PAUL SMITH – Shoes JIL SANDER – Sunglasses MAX&CO
Where do you shop?
I usually like shopping online because you can find special clothes that you don’t find in stores, or even in the local market where you can find vintage pieces that I love, even though they’re a bit expensive sometimes.
What’s your favourite song?
I don’t have a favourite one but if I had to choose it would probably be ‘7 Years Old’ by Lukas Graham, it gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it and it has such good lyrics.
Total Look VALENTINO // Suit PAUL SMITH – Shoes JIL SANDER