Chic Europeans on fashion's edge
April 13, 2012, Friday
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ANTONIO Gentile is a 28-year-old fellow from Bari, southern Italy, who is now living in Milan. He is doing a master's at the Bocconi University. His style is simple but somehow very fashionable. From day to day, he usually wears jeans and a T-shirt, but he always adds a touch of originality through particularly trendy accessories or vintage shoes. On special occasions he likes to wear something more elegant, a classical suit, but always maintaining his fun personality.
My personal style can be divided into two totally different genres. The first one is more informal, which I usually choose in my free time or to go clubbing. On these occasions I am in a "rock" mood but in a fashionable way: I usually wear vintage lace-up shoes, straight jeans, particularly T-shirts with no stamps and a leather jacket, with a faintly scruffy style. But I really care about details, such as precious watches, so if I look like a pretentious dandy, actually it's not like that!
The second style is of course more formal; I love tailored suits with French-collar shirts, elegant lace-up shoes for winter and velvet slippers for summer.
The most interesting outfit is definitely the one I wore at the last Italian carnival. I combined my passion for the "rock" style with the weirdness of the occasion. I was like a punk guy with a black sleeveless leather jacket, Dsquared ripped jeans, sleeveless white T-shirt, black high leather boots, fingerless gloves and, to finish with a flourish, I colored my hair acid green. So crazy, but the result was amazing!
I usually shop in different places, I try to fluctuate. Anyhow, I usually shop in Milan, the capital of fashion. I usually go to multi-branded boutiques that really follow the trends. The offer is wide, the shops already selected the best from everywhere and for me it's easy to choose! That way I don't waste time. Time is money and to buy clothes you need a lot of money!
If I have to choose one place to shop, I would no doubt choose Milan, particularly Antonioli boutique.
My favorite brands are Mauro Grifoni Ring and Neil Barret. I wish to state that I usually wear unbranded clothes. Real style is about spending for style without flaunting the brand.
The designer I most admire is Margela. It's a crazy brand! It's not easy to wear but I have to appreciate its marketing ... Getting people spend so much money for such strange clothes is ingenious!
My best recent purchase is the Bulgaritie pins, perfect for ties that are very fashionable now.
The next purchase I'm eyeing is a tailored dark blue suit with red lapels. Looking forward to buying it. Even better, looking forward to affording it!
My perfume is Acqua di Parma, what else?!
I always want to visit Shanghai. I've never been there but I'd love to.
My most memorable destinations are definitely New York for the style, Miami for parties and Kiev for beautiful women.
Ninona Vila Colomer, public relations corporate manager of MANGO based in Barcelona, is always looking for and enjoying those beautiful things in daily life. She doesn't like to push herself too hard, yet keeps her own fashion style.
My personal style is smart casual. The secret is don't try to push yourself too hard. At the end of the day, you have to be honest to yourself. So, don't pretend to be dressed like someone else.
The most interesting outfit is a special look that a designer friend did for me. It's a garment which truly speaks to me.
I usually shop at Mango. I love them from the bottom of my heart, not only because I work for them. If you want unique style with reasonable price and best quality, I believe Mango is the fashion saver at your neighborhood.
My favorite brands are Balmain and HaideAlemdar. They are sharp but not overwhelming.
The designers I most admire are Tom Ford, Albert Elbaz, Phobe Philo. They are talents of our time.
My best recent purchase is a book of Pelayo.
The next purchase I'm eyeing is an art piece from Taipei. Oriental art is always a big attraction for me and I love art so much.
My perfume is CK One Day. The scent is complex but fresh.
I always want to visit Paris. It is the origin of modern luxury and fashion industry - a place which can also surprise you about life and style!
My most memorable destination is Istanbul. It is a city everyone should visit in his or her lifetime. Exotic, mysterious and memorable.
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