Massimo Alba

Massimo Alba is an Italian menswear designer and head of his eponymous casual luxury brand,[1][2] which is entirely made in Italy.[3] The company operates six monobrand stores: Milan, Rome, Courmayeur, Sestri Levante, Forte dei Marmi and Puntaldia.

In No Time To Die, Daniel Craig as James Bond wears Massimo Alba garments in several scenes, including grey corduroy trousers, a desert-brown baby-corduroy suit, and a long corduroy duster coat.[4][5][6][7][3][8] Craig had worn the brand as part of his personal wardrobe before choosing to wear Massimo Alba in the film.[3]

Clientele

Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stanley Tucci, John Malkovich, James Franco, Justin Bieber and Sir Ian McKellen have worn Massimo Alba.[3]

Collaborations

In 2021 Massimo Alba collaborated with Italian luxury leather goods brand Valextra on a redesign of its Serie S bag, which was first launched in 1961.[9]

In 2023 Massimo Alba and Garrett Leight California collaborated on an eyewear capsule collection.[10][11]

Personal life

Alba lives with his family in Brera, Milan, in a building where Leonardo da Vinci once lived while painting "The Last Supper".[4]

References
  1. Massimo Alba’s Way: Individuality and Emotion Women’s Wear Daily, ALESSANDRA TURRA, June 21, 2021
  2. Fenimore, Christopher (September 22, 2023). "Five Fits With: Italian Designer Massimo Alba, Who's Curious About Everything". Esquire. Hearst Media.
  3. Howarth, Peter (February 22, 2020). "Dressing Daniel Craig: No Time to Die designer Massimo Alba". The Times.
  4. Sullivan, Nick (April 22, 2021). "A Coat That's Good Enough for James Bond—and Even Better for You". Esquire.
  5. How I Spend It: Massimo Alba dresses Bond, but his heart belongs to Fellini Stephen Short, Financial Times, September 18, 2021
  6. How to dress like James Bond , Financial Times, Jessica Beresford, September 27, 2021
  7. Olsen, Kerry (January 10, 2020). "This Bond Wears Corduroy: The super spy is getting a new look, courtesy of the Italian designer Massimo Alba". New York Times.
  8. "Massimo Alba Sloop Suit". jamesbondlifestyle.com.
  9. Massimo Alba's Valextra Bag Collab Is Italian Luxury Made Portable Esquire, Nick Sullivan, January 8, 2021
  10. Massimo Alba, Garrett Leight California Optical Launch Eyewear Collaboration: The first for the Italian designer, the eyewear capsule collection focuses on sunglasses with a '70s vibe. SANDRA SALIBIAN, Women's Wear Daily, May 12, 2023
  11. Burt, Kristian (May 30, 2023). "GARRETT LEIGHT PARTNERS WITH MASSIMO ALBA TO BRING ITALIAN ELEGANCE TO EYEWEAR". V Magazine.

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