Worldwide famous for his unique sense of style and entrepreneurial abilities, Lapo Elkann is the heir to the Fiat empire and the man responsible for the re-launch of the iconic Fiat 500.
Lapo and Angelo have been close friends for many years, sharing a love for anything Italian and endlessly discussing the right shade of blue - hence the then blue crocodile slip on shoes he picked!
On Wednesday 9th January 2013, ANGELO GALASSO for the first time showcased the new Autumn Winter Forever Collection at London Collections: Men.
Angelo Galasso, who was recently named one of GQ’s Best Dressed Men for the second year running, was accompanied by the supermodel David Gandy, the pop star Tinie Tempah, the Editor in Chief of British GQ Dylan Jones and Grant Pearce the Editor of GQ Asia Pacific.
The presentation was held at the ANGELO GALASSO London house, located in the heart of Knightsbridge, home to some of the British capital’s most iconic stores and directional boutiques. The baroque décor, elegantly offset with contemporary details, makes for a unique, intimate atmosphere that recalls couture ateliers of bygone eras without compromising the resolutely modern spirit of the brand.
The Autumn Winter Forever Collection brings a new level of sophistication to menswear that fuses elegant and clean silhouettes with exquisite detailing to create a modern aesthetic, mirroring the future whilst staying true to the values of traditional craftsmanship. The pieces from ANGELO GALASSO have been conceived with the widely travelled gentleman of today in mind, from impeccable suiting for the office and dashing attire for the evening to beautiful leatherwear and chunky knitwear for those cold winter weekends.
The new ANGELO GALASSO Spring Summer Forever campaign has been shot in the idyllic Villa Tugliano, Angelo’s beautiful 18th Century farm house.
Angelo’s impeccable tailoring and fastidious eye for detail is evident in a collection that looks to the future of menswear whilst staying true to the tradition of Italian craftsmanship.
The whites and royal blues of the collection take centre stage in the Tuscan house and almost counterbalance the pastel interiors and retro vibe of the décor.
The birthplace of the ‘vulgar’ idiom which then became the Italian language as we know it today, Tuscany was once divided into feuds which were not dissimilar to the ancient English boroughs. These feuds were ruled by the land owners, also known as barons, who used to have their sharecroppers to live in big farmhouses. Villa Tugliano Alto is the beautiful 18th Century stone farmhouse nestled in the picturesque Tugliano Alto region, between Chianti and Via D’Ambra.
Sat on top of his own hillside, with an enviable view on the valley, the 300 square metres Villa features 200 olive trees in 12 hectares, 5 of which gated, with an infinity pool that makes it the ideal retreat for an exclusive summer holiday. Angelo has successfully mixed the old and the new, keeping the original features such as stone fireplaces, open beams and wooden floors whilst providing a very high level of comfort and a modern décor in the 4 bedrooms and 2 spacious dining rooms.
