EXCLUSIVE
Simone Nobili: “La Sincerita, L’intelligenza e L’umiltà”
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| Giovanni Squatriti – Photographer |
@ INDEPENDENT MILANO M/A
@ SELECT LONDON @ UNO BARCELONA @ BINDI BEIJING
MODELS.COM RANK: 22
PR: Simone, where are you from exactly?
SIMONE
NOBILI: I come from Castelnovo nei Monti, a town in Appennino reggiano, in the
middle of nature, with woods, mountains and rivers. It’s where the famous
Parmigiano cheese comes from.
NOBILI: I come from Castelnovo nei Monti, a town in Appennino reggiano, in the
middle of nature, with woods, mountains and rivers. It’s where the famous
Parmigiano cheese comes from.
SIMONE NOBILI: VENGO DA CASTELNOVO NEI MONTI, PAESE DELL’APPENNINO REGGIANO.
POSTO IN MEZZO ALLA NATURA(BOSCHI, MONTI, FIUMI). E’ IL TERRITORIO D’ORIGINE
DEL FAMOSO “PARMIGIANO REGGIANO”.
POSTO IN MEZZO ALLA NATURA(BOSCHI, MONTI, FIUMI). E’ IL TERRITORIO D’ORIGINE
DEL FAMOSO “PARMIGIANO REGGIANO”.
PR:
Is your family typically Italian? you know,,,what we see on TV… big lunches,
lots of cousins, etc… you know, something like we saw in the Dolce and
Gabbana ad?
Is your family typically Italian? you know,,,what we see on TV… big lunches,
lots of cousins, etc… you know, something like we saw in the Dolce and
Gabbana ad?
SIMONE
NOBILI: Yes, my family is 100% Italian. We love food and dishes full of taste.
It’s exactly like the Dolce e Gabbana campaign: lunch and dinner are a ritual,
part of out Italian culture, just like in the South.
NOBILI: Yes, my family is 100% Italian. We love food and dishes full of taste.
It’s exactly like the Dolce e Gabbana campaign: lunch and dinner are a ritual,
part of out Italian culture, just like in the South.
The grandmothers still
make hand-made pasta, cakes, bread made in the wood stove… They still cook
with passion.
make hand-made pasta, cakes, bread made in the wood stove… They still cook
with passion.
SIMONE NOBILI: SI LA MIA
FAMIGLIA è 100% ITALIANA. AMIAMO IL CIBO E I PIATTI RICCHI DI
SAPORI. E’ ESATTAMENTE COME NELLA CAMPAGNA DOLCE E GABBANA: PRANZO E CENA SONO
UN RITO, FA PARTE DELLA NOSTRA CULTURA ITALIANA, IN PARTICOLARE MODO DEL SUD.
LE NONNE PREPARANO ANCORA LA
PASTA FATTA A MANO, LE TORTE, IL PANE NEL FORNO A LEGNA; LORO
CUCINANO ANCORA CON PASSIONE.
PR: Speaking of pasta, which one is your favorite?
SIMONE
NOBILI: Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes, fresh caprino cheese and basil.
NOBILI: Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes, fresh caprino cheese and basil.
SIMONE NOBILI: SPAGHETTI SUGO DI POMODORI FRESCHI, CAPRINO FRESCO E BASILICO.
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| Giampaolo Sgura – Photographer |
PR:
2011 was a great year for you! You did the most prestigious campaigns! And you shot with absolute legends – Giselle, Mariacarla, Monica Bellucci,
Bianca Balti! Did you learn anything new from working with them?
2011 was a great year for you! You did the most prestigious campaigns! And you shot with absolute legends – Giselle, Mariacarla, Monica Bellucci,
Bianca Balti! Did you learn anything new from working with them?
SIMONE
NOBILI: First of all, it’s beautiful to be able to work with and meet the
people who are a myth for many. There’s a lot to learn from these people
because they’re the ones who made it in the business. But the most important
thing I learned is how to relate to them, and how to overcome my shyness.
NOBILI: First of all, it’s beautiful to be able to work with and meet the
people who are a myth for many. There’s a lot to learn from these people
because they’re the ones who made it in the business. But the most important
thing I learned is how to relate to them, and how to overcome my shyness.
SIMONE
NOBILI: INNANZITUTTO è BELLISSIMO POTER LAVORARE E CONOSCERE PERSONE CHE PER
MOLTI SONO MITI. C’è MOLTO DA IMPARARE DA QUESTE PERSONE PERCHé SONO QUELLE CHE
CE L’HANNO FATTA NEL LORO LAVORO. MA LA COSA PIù IMPORTANTE CHE HO IMPARATO, è IL SAPERMI
RAPPORTARE CON ESSE E SCONFIGGERE LA MIA TIMIDEZZA.
NOBILI: INNANZITUTTO è BELLISSIMO POTER LAVORARE E CONOSCERE PERSONE CHE PER
MOLTI SONO MITI. C’è MOLTO DA IMPARARE DA QUESTE PERSONE PERCHé SONO QUELLE CHE
CE L’HANNO FATTA NEL LORO LAVORO. MA LA COSA PIù IMPORTANTE CHE HO IMPARATO, è IL SAPERMI
RAPPORTARE CON ESSE E SCONFIGGERE LA MIA TIMIDEZZA.
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| Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott – Photographer |
PR:
Is the atmosphere on the shoot different with such big stars on the set? Are
you more confident when you’re next to them, or is it easier to be the only person in front of the camera?
Is the atmosphere on the shoot different with such big stars on the set? Are
you more confident when you’re next to them, or is it easier to be the only person in front of the camera?
SIMONE
NOBILI: You can certainly feel the presence of big stars on he set. It can be
felt because they are very charismatic. Personally, I find it more exciting to
be working with big names, but it is more stimulating to be alone in front of
the camera, because all the attention is directed at me, and I create a certain
synergy with the photographer.
NOBILI: You can certainly feel the presence of big stars on he set. It can be
felt because they are very charismatic. Personally, I find it more exciting to
be working with big names, but it is more stimulating to be alone in front of
the camera, because all the attention is directed at me, and I create a certain
synergy with the photographer.
SIMONE NOBILI: SI SENTE ECCOME LA PRESENZA DELLE
GRANDI STAR SUL SET. SI PERCEPISCE PERCHé SONO IN GENERE PERSONE MOLTO
CARISMATICHE. PERSONALMENTE TROVO PIù ECCITANTE LAVORARE CON GRANDI PERSONAGGI.
TROVO PERò PIù STIMOLANTE ESSERE DA SOLO DAVANTI ALLA CAMERA, PERCHé
L’ATTENZIONE è COMPLETAMENTE CENTRATA SU DI ME E SI CREA UNA SORTA DI SINERGIA
COL FOTOGRAFO.
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| Giampaolo Sgura – Photographer |
PR:
How would you describe your style? SIMONE
NOBILI: I dress the way I like. I must say it does not appeal to everyone, but
I like it.
How would you describe your style? SIMONE
NOBILI: I dress the way I like. I must say it does not appeal to everyone, but
I like it.
SIMONE NOBILI: MI VESTO COME PIACE A ME. DEVO DIRE CHE NON PIACE A TUTTI MA
PIACE A ME.
PIACE A ME.
PR:
You were a brand new face just one year ago! Your success was unusually fast!
What are the main reasons for this, in your opinion?
You were a brand new face just one year ago! Your success was unusually fast!
What are the main reasons for this, in your opinion?
SIMONE NOBILI: Firstly, there were
different people who believed in me and pushed me a lot. Then there was my
ambition, my calmness and my simplicity that helped me a great deal. Finally,
luck was on my side.
different people who believed in me and pushed me a lot. Then there was my
ambition, my calmness and my simplicity that helped me a great deal. Finally,
luck was on my side.
SIMONE NOBILI: IN PRIMO LUOGO CI SONO STATE DIVERSE PERSONE CHE HANNO CREDUTO
IN ME E MI HANNO SPINTO MOLTO. POI LA MIA AMBIZIONE, LA MIA CALMA E LA MIA SEMPLICITà MI
HANNO DATO UN GROSSO AIUTO. INFINE LA FORTUNA è STATA DALLA MIA PARTE.
IN ME E MI HANNO SPINTO MOLTO. POI LA MIA AMBIZIONE, LA MIA CALMA E LA MIA SEMPLICITà MI
HANNO DATO UN GROSSO AIUTO. INFINE LA FORTUNA è STATA DALLA MIA PARTE.
PR:
Did you do any showrooms before all this buzz? Do you still do them?
Did you do any showrooms before all this buzz? Do you still do them?
SIMONE
NOBILI: Yes, I did many showrooms, and it’s a boring job, but it has been very
helpful, in order to become patient and understand some commercial aspects of
fashion. When it’s required, I will go back to doing showrooms without a
problem.
NOBILI: Yes, I did many showrooms, and it’s a boring job, but it has been very
helpful, in order to become patient and understand some commercial aspects of
fashion. When it’s required, I will go back to doing showrooms without a
problem.
SIMONE
NOBILI: Sì ho fatto molto showroom ed è una cosa noiosa, però è stato molto
utile a diventare paziente e capire alcuni aspetti commerciali della moda.
Quando ci sarà bisogno tornerò a fare showroom senza problemi.
NOBILI: Sì ho fatto molto showroom ed è una cosa noiosa, però è stato molto
utile a diventare paziente e capire alcuni aspetti commerciali della moda.
Quando ci sarà bisogno tornerò a fare showroom senza problemi.
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| Select London |
PR:
You booked both D&G and Dolce and Gabbana… the campaigns were very
different. For you, as the face of both collections, how are they different?
You booked both D&G and Dolce and Gabbana… the campaigns were very
different. For you, as the face of both collections, how are they different?
SIMONE NOBILI: I find them very different in terms of style, concept and
overall intention. I found it very satisfying to be able to be in both
campaigns and wear clothes that I like a lot.
overall intention. I found it very satisfying to be able to be in both
campaigns and wear clothes that I like a lot.
SIMONE NOBILI: LE TROVO MOLTO DIFFERENTI IN TERMINI DI STILE, CONCETTO E INTENZIONE.
HO TROVATO MOLTO SODDISFACENTE POTER ESSERE IN ENTRAMBE LE CAMPAGNE E POTER
INDOSSARE DEI VESTITI CHE MI PIACCIONO MOLTO.
PR:
You said in one interview that you are: “I’m introverted, solitary and
strange” (quote). Are you a scorpio? 🙂
You said in one interview that you are: “I’m introverted, solitary and
strange” (quote). Are you a scorpio? 🙂
SIMONE NOBILI: I’m a Cancer, Scorpio ascendant. When people find out
about it, the first thing they say is “Help!”
about it, the first thing they say is “Help!”
SIMONE NOBILI: SONO CANCRO ASCENDENTE SCORPIONE. QUANDO UNA PERSONA LO VIENE A
SAPERE LA PRIMA COSA
CHE DICE è: “AIUTO!”.
PR:
It’s not bad being mysterious, is it?
It’s not bad being mysterious, is it?
SIMONE
NOBILI: I find people with something mysterious about their personality very
attractive. Maybe I’m a bit mysterious too, but I should ask others about it.
NOBILI: I find people with something mysterious about their personality very
attractive. Maybe I’m a bit mysterious too, but I should ask others about it.
SIMONE NOBILI: Trovo molto attraenti le persone che hanno qualcosa di
misterioso nella propria personalità. Forse anch’io sono un po’ misterioso, ma
bisognerebbe chiederlo agli altri.
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PR:
How do you stay in shape?
How do you stay in shape?
SIMONE NOBILI: I’m not interested in doing particular diets, I’m lucky
because I’ve always had a defined body, even as a kid.
because I’ve always had a defined body, even as a kid.
In my free time I
practice different sports, like cycling, swimming, running and gym. I don’t see
it as a duty, it’s more of a pleasure, because other than doing me good
physically, I feel benefits on the psychological level, because it keeps me
relaxed.
practice different sports, like cycling, swimming, running and gym. I don’t see
it as a duty, it’s more of a pleasure, because other than doing me good
physically, I feel benefits on the psychological level, because it keeps me
relaxed.
SIMONE NOBILI: NON MI INTERESSA FARE DIETE PARTICOLARI. SONO FORTUNATO PERCHé
HO SEMPRE AVUTO UN FISICO DEFINITO FIN DA PICCOLO. PRATICO DIVERSI SPORT NEL
TEMPO LIBERO COME CICLISMO, NUOTO, CORSA E PALESTRA. NON LO SENTO COME UN
OBBLIGO MA PIUTTOSTO COME UN PIACERE, PERCHé OLTRE A FARMI BENE FISICAMENTE,
SENTO EFFETI BENEFICI ANCHE A LIVELLO PSICOLOGICO POICHé MI RILASSO MOLTO.
PR:
How often?
How often?
SIMONE NOBILI: I am active physically very often, whenever I have a
chance.
chance.
SIMONE NOBILI: FACCIO ATTIVITà FISICA MOLTO SPESSO, QUANDO NE HO LA POSSIBILITà.
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| Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott – Photographer |
PR:
What is your favorite place in Italy?
What is your favorite place in Italy?
SIMONE
NOBILI: Rome is my favorite city. I also like the hills of Tuscany for a walk.
NOBILI: Rome is my favorite city. I also like the hills of Tuscany for a walk.
SIMONE NOBILI: ROMA è LA MIA
CITTà PREFERITA. MI PIACCIONO MOLTO ANCHE LE COLLINE TOSCANE
PER IL TIPO DI PAESAGGIO.
PR:
Jazz clubs?
Jazz clubs?
SIMONE NOBILI: Blue Note in Milano, it’s a historical club, small and
very nice. Some of the greatest jazz musician in history have played there
before I was born.
very nice. Some of the greatest jazz musician in history have played there
before I was born.
It gives you the chance to be just a few meters away from
the musician, something I find very exciting, and it creates an intimate
atmosphere.
the musician, something I find very exciting, and it creates an intimate
atmosphere.
SIMONE NOBILI: BLUE NOTE DI MILANO. E’ UN CLUB storico, PICCOLO E MOLTO CARINO.
Ci sono passati i più grandi musicisti jazz della storia quando io non era
ancora nato, ti dà LA
POSSIBILITà DI STARE A POCHI METRI DAL MUSICISTA, COSA
CHE TROVO MOLTO EMOZIONANTE E CHE CREA UN’ ATMOSFERA INTIMA.
PR:
If you had to go shopping for someone and buy a record, a book and a film –
what would they be and why?
If you had to go shopping for someone and buy a record, a book and a film –
what would they be and why?
SIMONE NOBILI: I like giving books as a
present, and encourage people to read. I read a lot, and I think everybody
should do it.
present, and encourage people to read. I read a lot, and I think everybody
should do it.
SIMONE NOBILI: Mi piace regalare libri e stimolare le persone a leggere. Io
leggo moltissimo e dovrebbero farlo tutti secondo me.
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| Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott – Photographer |
PR:
Favorite movie?
SIMONE NOBILI: INTO THE WILD, BLOW.
Favorite movie?
SIMONE NOBILI: INTO THE WILD, BLOW.
PR: The main peculiarity of my character….
SIMONE
NOBILI: I’m a very curious person.
NOBILI: I’m a very curious person.
SIMONE
NOBILI: Sono una persona molto curiosa.
NOBILI: Sono una persona molto curiosa.
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| Giampaolo Sgura – Photographer |
PR: Which qualities do I appreciate in a person…
SIMONE
NOBILI: Honesty, intelligence, humbleness.
NOBILI: Honesty, intelligence, humbleness.
SIMONE NOBILI: LA SINCERITà,
L’INTELLIGENZA E L’UMILTà.
PR: What kind of people do you find attractive?
SIMONE
NOBILI: I’m very attracted to people who can stimulate me,
and stable people.
NOBILI: I’m very attracted to people who can stimulate me,
and stable people.
SIMONE NOBILI: SONO MOLTO ATTRATTO DALLE PERSONE CHE MI SANNO STIMOLARE.E DALLE
PERSONE STABILI.
PR: what is your biggest fault?
SIMONE
NOBILI: I studied at a technology college, and I would
have preferred humanistic studies, maybe literature.
NOBILI: I studied at a technology college, and I would
have preferred humanistic studies, maybe literature.
SIMONE
NOBILI: Ho fatto un istituto tecnico e invece avrei preferito una scuola
umanistica, magari di letteratura.
NOBILI: Ho fatto un istituto tecnico e invece avrei preferito una scuola
umanistica, magari di letteratura.
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PR: What do You hate more than anything.
SIMONE
NOBILI: I hate falseness, and manipulative people.
SIMONE NOBILI: ODIO LA
FALSITà E LE PERSONE CHE CERCANO DI MANIPOLARMI.
NOBILI: I hate falseness, and manipulative people.
SIMONE NOBILI: ODIO LA
FALSITà E LE PERSONE CHE CERCANO DI MANIPOLARMI.
PR: Gadget that you love the most
SIMONE
NOBILI: Laptop, because I can watch movies anywhere.
NOBILI: Laptop, because I can watch movies anywhere.
SIMONE NOBILI: LAPTOP. PERCHé POSSO VEDERE I FILM OVUNQUE.
PR: Subway in Milano during rush hour… Bearable or you prefer walking?
SIMONE
NOBILI: I prefer to walk, if I’m not in a hurry. The smell in the metro during
rush hour is really unbearable!
NOBILI: I prefer to walk, if I’m not in a hurry. The smell in the metro during
rush hour is really unbearable!
SIMONE NOBILI: PREFERISCO CAMMINARE SE NON SONO DI FRETTA. GLI ODORI IN METRO
NELLE ORE DI PUNTA SONO DAVVERO INSOPPORTABILI!
PR: Favorite place for eating in Milano?
SIMONE
NOBILI: La Latteria,
a small trattoria with Italian cuisine.
SIMONE NOBILI: La Latteria,
piccola trattoria di cucina italiana.
NOBILI: La Latteria,
a small trattoria with Italian cuisine.
SIMONE NOBILI: La Latteria,
piccola trattoria di cucina italiana.
PR: favorite Italian region except Emilia Romagna?
SIMONE
NOBILI: Tuscany
NOBILI: Tuscany
SIMONE
NOBILI: TOSCANA.
NOBILI: TOSCANA.
PR: best looking Italian woman?
SIMONE NOBILI: BIANCA BALTI.
Thanks to Independent Milano Model Mgmt for providing us with the photos.