No one wears clothes alone. At least not anymore. Any artist, actor, musician, celebrity can no longer face the boundless (and judgmental) global and digital platform without the help of a good stylist. And in Italian music it seems nobody can function without it was, everyone says it Simone Furlan, 31 years old from Milan, beloved stylist of some of the most interesting and popular music events of the moment. they are his customers Madam, mara sattei, shame, margaret disorder And manayelito,
“Dressing and undressing a person is the most intimate thing that can be done”, this is how he describes his work during a conversation with Nick Cerioni and Giulia Salvi new video podcast For wolfHYPE lifestyle program that offers its customers exclusive content and benefits with selected brand partnerships (all content here, including previously published interviews with actress Ludovica Coccione, activist Pietro Turano and photographer Nima Benati).
Simone Furlan on the microphone for the WOLF video podcast edited by Vanity Fair.
He also confessed this to her Become a “Sanremo-holic”An absolute lover of the Italian song festival, on whose stage he has created distinctive and iconic looks with more than one artist to impress television and digital audiences, Ariston is free to comment on any costume or accessory displayed on stage. Always ready for. ,
Even then This profession was not destined for Sifu, which requires creativity as well as a heavy dose of practicality and a problem-solving attitude (nothing worse than managing a fashion emergency when it intersects with a public figure’s complicated agenda). After art school, Simone moved to London to study Art History at Goldsmiths College in the Department of Visual Culture. Upon his return, he begins a career in fashion and then, by pure coincidence, discovers that he can combine all three of his passions, art, music, and fashion, into a single career.
Then which passion comes first? Art, Music or Fashion? I would say they evolved together. I was attracted towards television since childhood. My father says that from a very young age I can turn it on, find the MTV video channel and start dancing. I couldn’t even stand properly, yet I danced. I was attracted to the visual culture that already combined music and fashion into the extreme looks of my pop champions. I grew up with the Spice Girls, Anastasia, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and in Italy Giorgia and Tiziano Ferro.
See more
Do art studies influence your work today? Certainly, the Anglo-Saxon College develops a critical outlook on things rather than forcing you to simply memorize concepts. I remember that, apart from artistry, we studied many related subjects like aesthetic philosophy to mold an artist in his/her socio-cultural context. And the Department of Visual Culture included everything, not only art, but also television culture, advertising, everything in society that has to do with the image.
What are 3 iconic musical performances that turned out to be a turning point? I’m a big fan of his but anyone would sue Lady Gaga in this ranking. Specifically, I’m referring to her performance at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, dressed in white with feathered rabbit-like ears. There will always be a performance before and after that performance. You have always worked closely with your stylist, Nicola Formichetti, with a unique balance between fashion and costume. so i would say Britney Spears In the video for “I’m a Slave 4 U”. And finally Anna Oxa Sanremo 1999 by Tom Ford dress with visible thong on Gucci.
Who would you like to work with? I’m fortunate to be able to say that I already work with the artists I wanted to. I sent a message to madam on Instagram, hoping she would read it, so I could collaborate with her. If I had to choose a name, I would choose the name of the Argentinian singer Nathy Peluso, a real artist, gorgeous, straight to the point, shows off her body with confidence and has a very strong image. I love her look, always very fabulous and contemporary. Perhaps along with this sensuous image of her, I would like her to discover a more pious and romantic side.
How difficult is it to groom budding artists? Very. It is hard for fashion houses to trust them, even though they are very good artists and may have already launched a few products that show they will do a great job. I remember in the beginning I called friends of friends to turn up at the press offices and get some clothes. In reality it was not just a problem of budding players. This strong fusion of music and fashion is quite recent.
what changed? I think the maids have come to realize that it is a union with benefits. A high-end brand is a stylistic force that can also be put in service of an artist with a custom look designed based on his music and his physicality. It is also a joint venture in terms of communication which is convenient for both.
What’s the best compliment a stylist can get? Certainly when a client of mine thanks me and says, “I feel like a new and stronger version of myself, I feel like myself”. It means that she felt represented by the look, but also that she felt new strength, that she felt confident to perform in that outfit. Stay true to yourself but with renewed energy and confidence.
What’s the difference between thinking of a tour to or from Sanremo? Another component in Sanremo is the television. In Sanremo you have to think about a potentially strong look, even on TV, that brings out the grand scenery with full context, with the lights, with the orchestra. On tour, on the other hand, you need to think about a comfortable, practical look that’s always on-the-go throughout the performance.
And what are the right ingredients to “break the internet”? My recipe is comprised of 20% cringe and the rest a set of elements that support a strong idea, in service of an overall look that is iconic and innovative at the same time.
Music and fashion are a very fast world, how do you stay in tune with the spirit and taste of the times? I look at everything, I look at many different things. Fashion shows, music videos, art exhibitions, I browse social networks, all on Instagram and TikTok. I’m interested in trends, things that pique people’s curiosity. Then you should not go after it, but create trends with style. The artists I work with are also younger than me, they are in their twenties, I listen to them and compare myself with them and the teams.
Would you leave music to work in another environment? I continue to do fashion consulting and art direction for brands, so I never get bored. Sometimes I collaborate with an actor and actress, I am not locked into the world of music. In fact, I would really like to expand into the entertainment field, do something, who knows!