Small Town Boy

In keeping with our mission to support and inspire creativity, we ask the artists we collaborate with to offer insight into their work, a look behind the scenes, and the opportunity for our readers to learn more about the process. For our latest fashion feature, photographer Filippo Tarentini answers our questions.
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What was the inspiration behind this shoot?
The inspiration for the story comes, as usual, from my personal one. Growing up in a village, as many others, in the middle of Italy, and wanting to get out of it. We (as small-town boys/girls) all left with the big hope to make it in the big city. Very often overly dressed, because that was our idea of being cool, we changed our style to feel more international. Out of context, wherever we were, but with the desire to make it.
What was the first step of putting together the concept and idea for this shoot?
It all started with a chat with Giacomo and Loreto, with whom I share the same kind of past. We wanted to create a different image of Giacomo, less pretty and preppy, more real himself. From that, everything came together quite fluently.
How do you typically find inspiration for your work?
By watching movies and reading books, that’s easy. But also by doing people watching, seeing how fashion is worn by people that are not into the business.
How would you describe the style of your work?
Quite cinematographic and narrative. I like when people tell me a story, so that I can make it mine and tell through images a story to anyone who wants to listen to me.

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