Q&A with Luca Faloni

At Gentleman’s Journal, we like to think that we have a keen eye for identifying the figures at the forefront of their respective industries. To give you a bit of insight into their worlds, we’ve embarked on a series of insightful conversations with industry leaders, delving deep into their interests and perspectives. Here, we pick the brains of Luca Faloni, the founder and CEO of his eponymous brand, which specialises in luxurious Italian-made menswear staples.

The best restaurant in the world is…

Del Cambio in Turin. My favourite place to visit when back in my home city, the history is unbeatable, and it's a perfect example of delicious, traditional Turinese cuisine.

Your favourite hotel is…

The Mandarin Oriental on Lake Como for the location and food.

The city destination you never tire of is…

New York City – it’s the perfect weekend break. The city has such a vibrant, dynamic energy. To me, the spirit of the ‘American Dream’ always feels very alive and palpable in New York.

The drink order that never disappoints is…

Espresso Martini. It always does the job when you need it to.

Your perfect holiday is…

One where I can actually switch off and disconnect from work, such as a safari or a remote tropical island.

Del Cambio, Turin; Mandarin Oriental Lake Como

The menswear brand you rate is…

Luca Faloni, of course! However, I don’t think I am completely biased here…

The best gift you have ever received is…

My dog, Peekaboo. She was a gift from my girlfriend and brings me such joy every single day, and helps me relax after a stressful day.

The book everyone should read before they die is…

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, a must-read for anyone interested in building a brand. It teaches you how hard it is and how long it takes.

Espresso Martini; Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

The best piece of advice you have received is…

Making consistent and frequent micro improvements in all departments is much more important than big, one-off improvements.

The person in your career you admire most is…

Steve Jobs. He understood the importance of embracing ‘simplicity’ when creating a perfect product.

The quote you live by is…

“Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

The advice you would give to someone starting out in your profession is…

It takes time – focus on the product, the rest will follow.

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