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La garçonne…

 

I met the lovely Esther Quek, fashion editor of The Rake magazine, during the Milan men fashion week. It might surprise you but the first thing that struck me when I saw her was her infinite femininity!

Even though she reunited the complete attire of the menswear wardrobe she still managed to look incredibly elegant and sophisticate. All the way to her boyish haircut which only serve to emphasize her status as a true woman..! And not only does Esther masters the art of “masculine femininity” but she also transcends in the art of color combination… A true style inspiration!

 

 

“Femininity appears to be one of those pivotal qualities that is so important no one can define it.” Caroline Bird

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L’instant présent…

They are the pictures I take because they fall into a certain category, and then there are the others… Shot in the moment…

 

I didn’t really know why but something in this girl drew me! I loved this stolen instant of simplicity and spontaneity in the midst of fashion weeks orchestrated chaos. Then, the moment passed and I started to think that this picture was not worth showing…

 

But then again… Why shouldn’t I share such a beautiful smile?

 

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Short Stories…

If you were wondering how to wear your shorts this summer, look no further! The gorgeous Milena here has the solution…

I met her during the Dolce Gabbana Spiga 2 party that I attended a few weeks ago…

Obviously she’s a model, and models do generally look stunning whatever they wear (proof here), but anyhow I really loved her style! Made of simple but striking pieces, up to her little headband which added a 70s twist to the whole look…

 

 

I always get fascinated when I take models in picture because they go from “normal” to poster girl in no time! They are like super photo friendly creatures… Of course, it’s their job… (!!) But still, I would like to know the secret, because looking funny in winter pictures is ok… You can always pretend it was because of the cold, but in summer… What’s my excuse? (See me here, posing for Vogue Black Italia and yet, looking kinda scared on picture 12 :-S)

 

Anyway, back to Milena… She has a blog with a friend that you can check here.

 

 

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Eastpak street shooting…

After working with the Italian branch of Eastpak on the Matinee dans la Rue they kindly asked me to shoot their street style campaign in Milan… I had to search the streets for cool and trendy Eastpak bags owners and take pictures of them.

 

Each picture was then published on the Eastpak Italia Facebook page during the month of June (one picture a day) with a little interview.

 

It was a very exciting project especially as it was taking place during the Milan Design Week, the streets were full of really interesting people…One of the question asked during the interviews was: What do you carry in your bag…
So, let me know… What do YOU carry in your bag?Here are some of the pictures from the shooting… Click on the pictures to see them in full size 😉

(You can see the entirety of the project on the Eastpak italia Facebook Page.

 

Artist Marco Santaniello (below)

 

 

 

 

Stylist Andrea Boschetti (above)

 

Filippo Biraghi (above)

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Flying Anna…

In the fashion world, meeting people who don’t take themselves too seriously is as rare as snow flakes in Bali! That is one of the reason why I came to admire Anna Dello Russo, editor at large of Vogue Japan…

 

 

While journalist are still waiting to see a smile on Anna Wintour’s face,  Anna Dello Russo can leave a fashion show trotting along like a little girl and keep her fashion aura…  That’s how I met her after the Prada show in Milan Men fashion week and obviously, I had to snap these!

 

 

There will be more to come on Anna, as her outfits are as daring as her personality…

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The Photographers…

Let me introduce you to a very special species…
The “homo photographus” or more commonly referred to as the street style photographer! The best time to see them is during the fashion week season where they evolve in packs… Their guru is Scott Schuman, also known as The Sartorialist, but the real creator of their movement was Bill Cunningham

 

Standing outside the shows ready to shoot, their eyes are like fashion radars. At the slightest style alert they migrate to towards the object of their interest… Kneeling, bending, checking their finds on their digital weapons… And off they go to their next hunting destination!

 

We always look at the pictures but never think about the people behind them… That’s why I started to observe my fellow companions outside the shows of Milan… This is what I recorded…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eleonora Carisi from JouJou Villeroy

 

 

Karl Edwin Guerre from Guerreisms(above)

 

 

 

Tommy Ton from Jak and Jil Blog(above)

 

 

 

Scott Schuman from The Sartorialist (above) and with me (below)

 

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La dolce Giovanna…

 

After the Spiga 2 Boys in the Band event, I ran into the lovely Giovanna Battaglia, fashion editor of Vogue Uomo…

 

I don’t know if it was her colorful but coordinated outfit, her little hair bun, the way she was holding her cigarette or just the nonchalance she showed while hopping onto that Vespa but in my eyes, this picture below represents the true essence of effortless elegance and cool attitude!

 

Some could say that the picture is a little politically incorrect…  Yes, she’s smoking, and on a scooter! But who cares? She’s like a rebellious Audrey Hepburn…

 

So tell me… Could there be a more stylish way to leave a party?

 

 

Thank you Giovanna for your time !

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Just Shoes

Because just shoes can make or break an outfit, here is a little compilation of all the shoes that caught my eyes during the latest Milan Uomo fashion week…

 

Which one is your favorite?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And to conclude, below, one of my favorite… From the siberian born designer Max Kibardin

 

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Outside Prada

 

I took those pictures outside the Prada show during the Uomo – Milan Fashion Week… It was around 28 degrees and the sun was a killer… However it didn’t stop those three ladies to display three very elegant yet different “heat friendly” looks…

 

 

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Boys in the Band – Spiga2

 

Here are some images taken at the last Dolce & Gabbana Spiga2 party during the Uomo Milan Fashion Week.

 

A night of fashion and music with the ephemere group Boys in The Band, all styled by the Spiga2 store menswear designers (Umit Benan, Komakino, Mallu, Il sistema degli oggetti, Andrea Pompilio, Fabio Quaranta, Avelon, MSGM). During the night, as always, the two godfathers came by to make a quick appearance…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anders Christensen / Bass – Frances Apples / Guitar – Francesco Violi / Vocals – Theo Hall / Cello – Fausto Savatteri / Guitar – Diego Angelico Escobar / Drums

 

And here, the video of the event… You can also watch it on the Spiga2 link here

 

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