Italy meets Hong Kong at FASHION TO RECONNECT, Eugenio Franceschini Spotted
A Tale of Two Capitals: Featuring re-interpreted art installations of the Third Paradise and Tiziano Guardini’s personal curation of the combined works of 9 Hong Kong-based designers and 16 Italian designers and brands, FASHION TO RECONNECT is an artistic project celebrating the powerful intersections of fashion, sustainability and art.
Aside from the usual hype surrounding a new season, why are we all getting so excited over Emily in Paris? Easy. Marcello from Rome? Almost there… We can’t forget to mention – Eugenio Franceschini was recently in Hong Kong, gracing the blissful winter air as the celebrity ambassador for FASHION TO RECONNECT.
Presented by CityUHK’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences with Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte and in partnership with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, FASHION TO RECONNECT has also connected academics and professionals from various creative and cultural industries through a symposium, a roundtable and multiple seminars, epitomizing the essence of what makes Hong Kong a true multicultural city – the vibrant characterisations of Hong Kong and Italy’s joint cultural tapestry.
We were delighted to hear from Eugenio and the heartwarming tales that have shaped some of the most interesting bits of his acting career. Born in Verona, the glorious city of Romeo and Juliet, Eugenio cites his parents as the theatrical actors and puppeteers who have inspired him to venture on a journey of acting. At 18, Eugenio moved to Rome to attend the National School of Drama and Cinema, and eventually he landed his major breakthrough role in the States as the dashing cashmere heir Marcello Muratori in Emily in Paris’ 4th season.
HERE’S A FUN FACT!
Eugenio didn’t know how to ski before he had to film for a scene where Emily first meets his character Marcello on the slopes. “Oh. Never. And I tried once, and I almost died.” Luckily, viewers didn’t seem to notice — We were too focused on the chemistry mysterious Marcello shared with heartbreak-avenue Emily! No one could tell, genuinely, Eugenio!
When inquired about his thoughts on sustainable fashion, Eugenio emphasized the importance of assigning the right value to everything. You can occasionally catch him marvelling at tailored suits, pieces that represent the quiet elegance of fine craftsmanship that cannot be simply, monotonously quantified by just the stitching quality or the amount of blood, sweat and hours a local tailor pours in. “I’m not the kind of person who loves to spend a lot of money on clothes. When I do it, it’s for something special… because in this case, I’m sure about the quality. I’m sure about the uniqueness and the passion behind the product.” Nicely said, Eugenio.
The next time you visit Hong Kong again, don’t hesitate to tell us more about your adventures. We cannot wait to watch Eugenio at Emily in Paris Season 5! Ciao.
