vest Loro Piana, under vest Lacoste, trousers Berwich
shirt Emporio Armani, suit Brioni, shoes Corneliani, socks Burlington
jacket Loro Piana long sleeve shirt and trousers Brioni shoes Loro Piana
polo Corneliani
grey zip jacket Barba, polo Corneliani, trousers Tagliatore, shoes Loro Piana
full look Corneliani
blazer Corneliani, shirt Harmont & Blaine, trousers Berwich, belt Corneliani
full look D&G
suit Tagliatore, shirt Arket, shoes Loro Piana
polo Corneliani
suit Brioni, shirt Corneliani, belt Marsell
suit Brioni, shirt Corneliani, belt Marsell
blazer Brioni shirt Corneliani belt Corneliani trousers Loro Piana
Fashion: Alessandro Ferrari
Photo: Simone Paccini
Creative Director: Bruno Farhat @ TM Studio
Fashion Assistant: Sebastian Ascencio
MUAH: Elena Kelembet
Model: Anthony Willen
In this editorial you project a strong sense of confidence in front of the camera. How has your approach to being photographed evolved over the years? Do you actively study — fashion, photography, posing, or through self-analysis — to keep growing as a model?
When I started, I believed confidence meant knowing exactly what to do in front of the camera. Over time, I learned that true confidence comes from being present and trusting yourself. Now I focus much more on emotion than on perfect poses.
I definitely study — looking at great photography, campaigns, films, and other models — but I also analyze my own work after every shoot. Modeling is an ongoing process of self-awareness.
This story carries a strong, timeless masculine energy styled with Dolce & Gabbana, Canali and similar houses. How does shooting at this level feel for you?
It feels special because these are brands I admired growing up, long before I dreamed of working in fashion. There's something truly timeless about this kind of tailoring and elegance.
At the same time, I never take it for granted. Coming from a small city in Brazil, I still have moments where I pause and think, "How did I get here?" Above all, I feel grateful.
Success in modeling can come very quickly for some, while for others it takes years of hard work. How has it unfolded for you?
For me, it's been a mix of both. Some opportunities came unexpectedly and opened big doors, but building a career has taken much longer than it appears from the outside.
There were long periods of uncertainty and doubt, and I've questioned whether it would all work out. Looking back, persistence has been far more important than talent.
Between the intensity of this career and the loneliness it can bring, the industry sometimes creates a bubble of self-importance. Have you ever felt yourself getting caught in it, and how do you stay grounded?
I think anyone would be lying if they said they were completely immune to it. There are moments when you start believing the attention and the image people project onto you.
What brings me back is remembering where I came from and the people who knew me before all of this — my family, close friends, faith, and simple daily routines. At the end of the day, we're all just human.
If you could choose only one piece from this entire editorial, which one would it be?
I would choose the Canali tailoring. There is something incredibly elegant about a perfectly cut suit. Trends come and go, but great tailoring always feels relevant.
How does your personal style compare to the strong, classic elegance shown in this story?
I appreciate classic elegance, but my personal style is a little more relaxed. Living in Milan has definitely influenced me, and I enjoy well-made pieces with clean lines, but I also like mixing them with something more casual and effortless.
I think the best style is when you look comfortable in your own skin rather than overly styled.
This career can feel quite lonely at times. Do you consider yourself mostly self-made, or do you feel you've had consistent help and support along the way?
I don't believe anyone is completely self-made.
I've worked very hard, but there have been people who believed in me at important moments and opened doors that I couldn't have opened alone. My family, friends, agents, photographers, and mentors have all played a role.
What I'm proud of is that I kept going when things were difficult, but I would never say I did it entirely by myself.
Do you ever question whether this career has changed you as a person? What are the changes you see as positive, and which ones do you consider negative?
It has definitely changed me.
On the positive side, it made me more independent, adaptable, and open-minded. Traveling the world and meeting people from different cultures has expanded the way I see life.
The negative side is that sometimes this industry can make you overly focused on appearance, validation, and external success. That's something I try to stay aware of because I don't want those things to define my sense of worth.
What's the biggest personal challenge you've faced in trying to remain grounded while living this kind of life?
Probably separating who I am from what I do.
There are moments when your work, your image, and social media start becoming your entire identity. The challenge is remembering that your value doesn't disappear when the job ends, the campaign finishes, or the attention moves elsewhere.
That's an ongoing lesson for me.
You practice yoga and mindfulness — how do these disciplines help you navigate the pressures and illusions that often come with this career?
Yoga and mindfulness remind me to slow down.
This industry moves very fast and constantly encourages comparison. You're always looking toward the next job, the next opportunity, the next achievement. Yoga helps me return to the present moment.
It reminds me that peace doesn't come from external recognition. The more connected I am to myself, the less power those pressures and illusions have over me.
