Alternative view: The real faces of Milanese fashion

Jacopo Farina, CNN
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Updated 6:59 AM EST, Fri February 26, 2016
<strong>Arme Lola is an influencer</strong> -- photographed at the entrance of a modern church near Città Studi, the University city on the north east side of Milan.
Arme Lola is an influencer -- photographed at the entrance of a modern church near Città Studi, the University city on the north east side of Milan.
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<strong>Paolov, 33, works for himself and loves travel</strong> -- photographed at the entrance of his house in the Chinese side of the city called Paolo Sarpi.
Paolov, 33, works for himself and loves travel -- photographed at the entrance of his house in the Chinese side of the city called Paolo Sarpi.
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<strong>Matteo, 28</strong> -- photographed near Ripa di Porta Ticinese on the south west side of Milan.
Matteo, 28 -- photographed near Ripa di Porta Ticinese on the south west side of Milan.
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<strong>Tabea, 21 </strong>-- photographed by Circolo dei Combattenti, located in Paolo Sarpi, Milan's Chinatown.
Tabea, 21 -- photographed by Circolo dei Combattenti, located in Paolo Sarpi, Milan's Chinatown.
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<strong>Marcello, 29 is a store manager at Nike Lab. He loves bikes and is obsessed with shoes</strong> -- photographed in the amusement park by Castello Sforzesco, the old Castle of Milan, located in the center of the city.
Marcello, 29 is a store manager at Nike Lab. He loves bikes and is obsessed with shoes -- photographed in the amusement park by Castello Sforzesco, the old Castle of Milan, located in the center of the city.
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<strong>Lya, 26, is a producer for Stella McCartney</strong> -- photographed inside the old billiards room in Porta Genova, on the south side of Milan.
Lya, 26, is a producer for Stella McCartney -- photographed inside the old billiards room in Porta Genova, on the south side of Milan.
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<strong>Irma, 27, is an archivist and collector. She loves music from the noughties and is a true feminist and activist</strong> -- photographed in via Savona in the south side of Milan.
Irma, 27, is an archivist and collector. She loves music from the noughties and is a true feminist and activist -- photographed in via Savona in the south side of Milan.
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<strong>Giuseppe, 24, is a stylist who loves photography </strong>-- photographed in Via Giuseppe Ripamonti, on the south east part of Milan, home to the new Fondazione Prada.
Giuseppe, 24, is a stylist who loves photography -- photographed in Via Giuseppe Ripamonti, on the south east part of Milan, home to the new Fondazione Prada.
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<strong>Ilaria, 31, owns a brand of hats. She adores the opera and costumes by Luisa Spinatelli</strong> -- photographed near Piazzale Loreto on the north east side of Milan.
Ilaria, 31, owns a brand of hats. She adores the opera and costumes by Luisa Spinatelli -- photographed near Piazzale Loreto on the north east side of Milan.
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<strong>Dimitra is a creative film-maker</strong> -- photographed at night by Piazza Gae Aulenti.
Dimitra is a creative film-maker -- photographed at night by Piazza Gae Aulenti.
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<strong>Daniele, 23, owns a techno label called Haunter Records. He is a DJ and electronic music compose</strong>r -- photographed in Piazza 24 Maggio near Navigli, the old canals of Milan.
Daniele, 23, owns a techno label called Haunter Records. He is a DJ and electronic music composer -- photographed in Piazza 24 Maggio near Navigli, the old canals of Milan.
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<strong>Irene Gotri Delledonne, 31, is a visual merchandiser for Valentino. She likes clubbing, techno and cold cuts</strong> -- photographed near Piazza Udine on the north east side of Milan. This part of Milan is called "NOLO", it is the new creative suburb of Milan.
Irene Gotri Delledonne, 31, is a visual merchandiser for Valentino. She likes clubbing, techno and cold cuts -- photographed near Piazza Udine on the north east side of Milan. This part of Milan is called "NOLO", it is the new creative suburb of Milan.
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<strong>Mariavittoria</strong> -- photographed in via Watt on the south side of Milan.
Mariavittoria -- photographed in via Watt on the south side of Milan.
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<strong>Melissa, 18 is studying graphic design. She is a techno raver</strong> -- photographed on the Piazza Gae Aulenti, the most recent high-rise building which changed the landscape of Milan, located on the north side of the city.
Melissa, 18 is studying graphic design. She is a techno raver -- photographed on the Piazza Gae Aulenti, the most recent high-rise building which changed the landscape of Milan, located on the north side of the city.
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<strong>Ruggero, 28, is one of the creators of Terraforma; the eclectic electronic music festival located in Villa Arconati</strong> -- photographed on the entrance of the Piero Portaluppi Foundation.
Ruggero, 28, is one of the creators of Terraforma; the eclectic electronic music festival located in Villa Arconati -- photographed on the entrance of the Piero Portaluppi Foundation.
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