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Talking Heads – Ibrahima Alessio

Shot by Alessandrio Oliva – Fashion Editor Matteo Greco – Model Ibrahima Alessio at Elite Models – Hair by Luigi Morino at Closeupmilano – Make up Giorgia Savaglio at Closeupmilano using Deciem – Casting Director Isadora Banaudi // Vest Pence – Shirt Sandro – Turtleneck Denobiliaryparticle

New or recycled?
New.
What’s your spirit animal?
A lion!
Skateboard or push scooter?
Push scooter.
Are you into reading?
No, I’m not…
What do you have for breakfast?
Milk and cereal.
Are you into playing sports?
Well, I used to play football.
How would you describe your personal style?
Street-inspired.

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Coat MSGM – Shoes KENZO // Vest MSGM – Turtleneck Roberto Cavalli – Trousers Roy Roger’s – Boots Nº21 – Sunglasses Just Cavalli

What’s in your suitcase?
Just clothes…
Do you have any style-related advice on how to stand out from the crowd?
Always bring your comb with you!
Is there a trend you’d wish it stayed a thing of the past?
Oversize trousers.
When did you first get into modeling?
Five months ago…
What’s that one thing you had to wear for a job and wished you could bring home?
Prada clothes!
If you weren’t a model, what would you be?
I’d be a football player, for sure.
What’s your favourite pastime?
Hanging out with friends and playing on my PlayStation.

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Vest MSGM – Turtleneck Roberto Cavalli – Trousers Roy Roger’s – Boots Nº21 – Sunglasses Just Cavalli // Vest Pence – Shirt Sandro – Turtleneck Denobiliaryparticle – Shorts Thom Browne

If your life was a movie. Who would play you?
Hands down, Will Smith.
As there are lots of misconceptions about modeling, I’d like to ask you what the best (and worst) part of your job really is.
The worst part is people telling you modeling is a girlish job, whereas the best one is being a part of great projects.
What’s your relationship with social networks? How do you deal with online criticism?
I spend too much time on social networks. Luckily enough, I’ve never received online criticism!
As we’ve never met before, what would you like to ask me?
How can I become a stylist?
What’s your most significant achievement?
Walking down the Gucci catwalk!
What’s your favorite song?
‘Pure Cocaine’ by Lil Baby.

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Coat MSGM // Tank Top Nº21 – Trousers and Shoes Paul Smith – Glasses Ermenegildo Zegna