Mr Matt Albiani

Fast Facts

  • Restaurant: Freemans
  • Bar: Bobo
  • Hotel: Ian Schrager
  • Tailor: Albert Torres
  • Gadget: iPhone
  • Watch: Rolex
  • Brand: Polo Ralph Lauren

Biography

A fashion photographer best known for his sense of capturing lush surroundings, Mr Albiani has shot campaigns for the likes of Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, J.Crew and Tommy Hilfiger. His advertising and editorial work can be viewed at his agency's website, Exposure NY. His first book of photographs, Lifeguard on Duty, was published in 2009. mattalbiani.com

Mr Albiani's Recommendations

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH

“Freemans, NY – roast chicken.”

BEST BAR

“Bobo, NYC (ask for Adam).”

VACATION CHOICE

“Montauk, NY”

TOP CITY

“New York City. There's nowhere else quite like it.”
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FAVOURITE HOTEL

“Ian Schrager hotels in the Nineties. It was so decadent – and when I worked as a bellman there, I wanted to be the one who was being checked in.”

TYPE OF BAG

“Sea Bags Tote from Maine.”
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FAVOURED BRAND

“ Polo Ralph Lauren . It’s what I’ve worn since I was 12, and I still love it.”
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ESSENTIAL WARDROBE ITEM

“Cable cashmere crewneck sweaters. They're so soft.”

MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

“Rachel Ward in 'Against All Odds' from 1984.”

STYLE ICON

“Katherine Hepburn. She didn’t care, and she looked amazing all the time.”
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STYLE TIP

“It shows when you try too hard.”
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TAILOR

“My friend Albert Torres is the most talented tailor I have ever met.”
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BEST SHIRT BRAND

“ Brooks Brothers Oxfords. Because the ones I have that are over 20 years old still look good.”
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FAVOURITE SUIT

“ J.Crew double breasted. Fit is amazing.”
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CUT OF TROUSERS

“I love James Perse ’s super casual trousers. They feel just like California.”
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JEANS BRAND

“ Levi's Vintage Clothing 514 slim.”
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UNDERWEAR CHOICE

“ Polo Ralph Lauren boxer briefs.”

PREFERRED JACKET STYLE

“I love an army jacket on anybody, and J.Crew makes the best version.”

SHOE MAKER

“Brown Havaianas . They show off my tanned feet.”
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FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT

“Kiehl’s facial moisturiser. It doubles as a great shave cream for my monthly face shaves.”

DREAM CAR

“A white 1971 BMW 2002tii with a sunroof.”

WATCH BRAND

“80s Rolex.”

ESSENTIAL GADGET

“My iPhone.”

BEST BOOK

“The Stranger, Albert Camus. I’ve never read about the sexiness of a beach day written in so few words.”

FAVOURITE ALBUM

“Louder than Bombs, The Smiths. It made me who I am today, and 'Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want' is the most beautiful minute and 50 seconds I’ve ever heard.”

Brands Favoured by Mr Albiani