if you watch too much tv you’ll get square eyes.
Originally appeared in The Wise Up Issue, Winter 2012. Buy it now. Click images to enlarge.
In this issue there’s a pearl of wisdom for everyone. Alongside Manuela Pavesi and Benoît Béthume’s shoot the models offer their best pearls. Follow them wisely and the New Year’s guaranteed to be a good one.
“I’m very sorry, but nobody dares to to give me advice.” Cecilia Matteucci Laverini.
“When I was young, a theatre director advised me against becoming an actor, so now I’m a satisfied entrepreneur.” Luigi Carlon, 72.
“The best advice I’ve ever been given is to enjoy life because it’s too short. Honesty, education and ambition are integral.” Vittorio Marenghi, 29.
“My three rules to live by are sincerety, fantasy and knowledge.” Cecilia Matteucci Lavarini.
Photography: Manuela Pavesi
Styling: Benoît Béthume
Hair and make-up: Loris Rocchi at Close Up Milano
Photography and production assistance: Paolo Barbi
Catering and location: Mr Sandro Furnari
Models: Luigi Carlon, Vittorio Marenghi and Cecilia Matteucci Lavarini
From left. Look one: Cecilia wears coat Marc Jacobs. Hat Yves Saint Lauren Haute Couture. Earrings Codognato. All clothing from Cecilia’s archive. Look two: Luigi wears all clothing Prada. Look three: Luigi wears jacket jacket Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. Shirt, trousers and comb holder Prada. Look four: Vittorio wears jacket J.W. Anderson. Shirt, shorts and trainers Raf Simons. Ring Van Cleef & Arpels from Manuela Pavesi’s archive.
