Massimo Alba
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Massimo Alba is an Italian menswear designer and head of his eponymous casual luxury brand,[1][2] which is entirely made in Italy.[3] The company operates six monobrand stores: Milan, Rome, Courmayeur, Sestri Levante, Forte dei Marmi and Puntaldia.
In popular culture
[edit]In No Time To Die, Daniel Craig as James Bond wears Massimo Alba garments in several scenes, including grey corduroy trousers, a desert-brown baby-corduroy suit, and a long corduroy duster coat.[4][5][6][7][3][8] Craig had worn the brand as part of his personal wardrobe before choosing to wear Massimo Alba in the film.[3]
Clientele
[edit]Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stanley Tucci, John Malkovich, James Franco, Justin Bieber and Sir Ian McKellen have worn Massimo Alba.[3]
Collaborations
[edit]In 2021 Massimo Alba collaborated with Italian luxury leather goods brand Valextra on a redesign of its Serie S bag, which was first launched in 1961.[9]
In 2023 Massimo Alba and Garrett Leight California collaborated on an eyewear capsule collection.[10][11]
Personal life
[edit]Alba lives with his family in Brera, Milan, in a building where Leonardo da Vinci once lived while painting "The Last Supper".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Massimo Alba’s Way: Individuality and Emotion Women’s Wear Daily, ALESSANDRA TURRA, June 21, 2021
- ^ Fenimore, Christopher (September 22, 2023). "Five Fits With: Italian Designer Massimo Alba, Who's Curious About Everything". Esquire. Hearst Media.
- ^ a b c d Howarth, Peter (February 22, 2020). "Dressing Daniel Craig: No Time to Die designer Massimo Alba". The Times.
- ^ a b Sullivan, Nick (April 22, 2021). "A Coat That's Good Enough for James Bond—and Even Better for You". Esquire.
- ^ How I Spend It: Massimo Alba dresses Bond, but his heart belongs to Fellini Stephen Short, Financial Times, September 18, 2021
- ^ How to dress like James Bond, Financial Times, Jessica Beresford, September 27, 2021
- ^ Olsen, Kerry (January 10, 2020). "This Bond Wears Corduroy: The super spy is getting a new look, courtesy of the Italian designer Massimo Alba". New York Times.
- ^ "Massimo Alba Sloop Suit". jamesbondlifestyle.com.
- ^ Massimo Alba's Valextra Bag Collab Is Italian Luxury Made Portable Esquire, Nick Sullivan, January 8, 2021
- ^ Massimo Alba, Garrett Leight California Optical Launch Eyewear Collaboration: The first for the Italian designer, the eyewear capsule collection focuses on sunglasses with a '70s vibe. SANDRA SALIBIAN, Women's Wear Daily, May 12, 2023
- ^ Burt, Kristian (May 30, 2023). "GARRETT LEIGHT PARTNERS WITH MASSIMO ALBA TO BRING ITALIAN ELEGANCE TO EYEWEAR". V Magazine.
See also
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