A Moment with No. 21's Alessandro Dell'Acqua

2012 February 22

Alessandro Dell'Acqua
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Live from Milan! Today we sat next to our fave new Voguette Christiane Arp, and spotted Daphne Groeneveld walking down the runway (we're going to count how many designers booked her this season) at No. 21 at Palazzo Della Permanente in Milano. After the show, we caught up with designer Alessandro Dell'Acqua backstage to dig into his past.

What were you thinking for this season?
The inspiration was Queen Elizabeth, but in real life in the country. It's country royalty! Mix and match with feminine and masculine. I used masculine materials like tweed and velvet.

Who's your favorite royal?
Queen Elizabeth, of course!

When were you in the country last?
One year ago.

(Publicist adds: "He doesn't go very often to the country.")

What do you like to do in the country when you do go there?
Completely relax! Sleep.

The line is No. 21. What were you like at 21?
I was a nasty boy!

(Publicist adds: "Now, he's a good boy! At 21, he used to go out to the discos in Milano.")

And now?
Now, I'm a good boy.

Do you miss those days?
Yes, a lot!