Mr Luca Venezia

Fast Facts

  • Brand: Karl Lagerfeld
  • Suit: Karl Lagerfeld
  • Jacket: Raf Simons wool
  • Shirt: Dior
  • Trousers: A.P.C. casual
  • Jeans: Nudie High Kai
  • Shoes: Swear
  • Bag: Mulberry satchel

Biography

Mr Luca Venezia aka Drop The Lime is an electronic producer, DJ and founder of dance label Trouble & Bass. Drop the Lime's new material and DJ sets also feature live vocals on original compositions. With roots in breakcore music, in 2008 he changed his focus to more mainstream dance music, remixing tracks for Armand Van Helden, Little Boots, Robyn, Moby, Rex the Dog, Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip and Buraka Som Sistema as well as indie acts such as Surfer Blood, Creep and O. Children. Over the years, Mr Venezia has created his own distinct twist on the Trouble & Bass sound and now combines his love of Rockabilly with his own take on bass-driven music. www.dropthelime.com facebook.com/dropthelime twitter.com/dropthelime

Recent Work

  • Drop The Lime - 'Hot As Hell'     Drop The Lime - 'Hot As Hell'

Mr Venezia's Recommendations

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FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH

“Walter Foods, Brooklyn, NY. The Pan Roasted Striped Sea Bass over Lobster Panzanella is deliciously airy and succulent.”

BEST BAR

“Death & Co. in the Lower East Side of New York City has been around for over a few years now, but remains an excellent, cozy, and serious cocktail bar. One of the best Manhattan cocktails you can find in Manhattan.”
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VACATION CHOICE

“Sicily. The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most beautiful vacation spots to bask in the sun and escape the busy bustling of today's metropolis lifestyle.”
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TOP CITY

“New York City. I was born and raised in the city that never sleeps, and it's tough for anywhere else to compete with that. The constant energy and variety of cultures meshing together is hugely inspiring.”
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FAVOURITE HOTEL

“Establishment, Sydney Australia. This super simple yet sleek hotel is discretely located down a back alley way in downtown Sydney. Glass windows tower in the shower overlooking the city-scape, and the beds are heaven sent. The food is outstanding as well.”
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TYPE OF BAG

“ Mulberry satchel. Black Leather gold zipper and key. This bag is one of my favorite possessions, travels my items classy and slim.”
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FAVOURED BRAND

“Karl Lagerfeld has always been one who twists a unique darkness with class, successfully capturing the mystery of the night with fashion.”
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ESSENTIAL WARDROBE ITEM

“Shoes tell all. Nicely polished, clean, and sharp boots or wingtips or die.”

MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

“Bettie Page. Her image changed the game in combining sex with edginess and the beauty of being bad.”

STYLE ICON

“Johnny Cash had an original and solid style. Black matte suit, shiny black shoes. No man has ever been so rowdy in rock and country, yet serious and mysterious in style.”
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STYLE TIP

“Keep creases strong. Always iron or steam anything you wear. A wrinkled shirt is unacceptable.”
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TAILOR

“One my of my favorite tailors is Hong Kong Tailor Jack in the West Village, Manhattan. Not only is he an infamous legend, the experience is very old New York, and always fun.”
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BEST SHIRT BRAND

“Dior black dress shirts are a fantastic fit for a tall and slim body. The fabric as well is light and sleek.”
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FAVOURITE SUIT

“Karl Lagerfeld. Black, black, black.”
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CUT OF TROUSERS

“ A.P.C. casual trousers are always a great fit. Comfortable for a sunny day stroll, yet classy.”
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JEANS BRAND

“Nudie Jeans High Kai cut. These strong flat black jeans with a nice tight stretch have deep pockets and sit and look natural yet stylish.”
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UNDERWEAR CHOICE

“ Comme des Garçons . The designs are elegant yet simple. Any of the Black & White patterns are my favorite.”
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PREFERRED JACKET STYLE

“Raf Simons wool long coat. This accented red lapel keeps a simple yet strong detail in a warm, black, sharp, angled coat.”
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SHOE MAKER

“Swear. The boots are sleek, pointed well and always classy yet comfortable.”
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FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT

“Sweet Georgia Brown Pomade. It's the perfect pomade for a slicked back pompadour.”
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DREAM CAR

“1950s Camaro SS. Matte Black.”

BEST BOOK

“The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. This fantastically surreal, dark comic love story is an adventure that always inspires and feeds my creativity.”

FAVOURITE ALBUM

“Tom Waits - Bone Machine. This record was very ahead of its time, combining Waits' raspy voice with obscure percussion. Blues and Western guitar had a huge influence on me musically and continues to. The songs are beautiful love stories, yet the gravel of his voice adds a tough and raw coating to the overall listening experience.”

Brands Favoured by Mr Venezia