Alessandro Sartori

WHAT DO YOU DO? I've been working for Zegna in Milan, Italy, on and off for 14 years. And since 2002, I've been designing the Z Zegna line, overseeing both accessories and menswear.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Z ZEGNA AND ZEGNA? We like to say that Z Zegna is for a younger, fashion-conscious guy with a strong mentality. He likes his own style, but he's looking for a certain kind of design. Zegna is perhaps more traditional. It is a guy that you cannot brand.

BUT IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT FASHION? No, we design the fabrics too. Because Zegna is also...

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