Fabio Mancini is an Italian fashion model and author, best known for his work with Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani.[1] He has also modeled for many other well-known designers and appeared in major fashion weeks.[2]

Fabio Mancini
Born (1987-08-11) August 11, 1987 (age 37)
Bad Homburg, Germany
NationalityItalian
Occupation(s)Fashion model, author
Years active2010–present
Modeling information
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

Early Life

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Mancini was born on 11 August 1987 in Bad Homburg, Germany, to an Italian father from Castellaneta and an Indian mother.[3]

Career

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Mancini began modeling in 2010 in Milan with Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani.[3] He appeared in their fashion shows and ads, including for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear.[4][2] In 2014, he was chosen as the face of Emporio Armani Underwear for two seasons.[5] In 2015, Armani made a tribute video with him for their 40th anniversary.

Mancini has worked with other designers like Vivienne Westwood, Carolina Herrera, and others.[6][7] He has appeared in fashion shows for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, L'Oréal, and others.[8]

Ambassadorship

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In 2016, Mancini became the brand ambassador for Pierre Cardin's underwear line.[9] In 2023, he was named an ambassador for the Young European Leadership.[10][11]

Mancini published his autobiography, 108 volte mi perdono (108 Times I Forgive Myself), in 2024 through Rizzoli Libri.[12][13]

Achievements

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Mancini has earned wide recognition in fashion.[14] In 2014 and 2015, he was listed among Models.com's 20 Sexiest Men.[15] In 2015, Vogue named him one of the best fitness models in Vogue Hommes,[16] and Out magazine included him in their "50 Hottest Male Models of All Time."[17]

In 2016, Vogue listed him among the top five Italian models during Milan Fashion Week,[18] and Dolce & Gabbana ranked him as one of the favorite models.[19]

In 2022, he received the "Spina Award" and "Magna Grecia Award" at the Magna Grecia Awards & Fest,[20][21][22] followed by the "Mr. Big The Gentleman Awards" in 2023.[23]

References

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  1. Scek, Joe (26 October 2019). "Supermodel Fabio Mancini talks about his friendship with Ian Thorpe". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Saltalamacchia, Stefania (20 June 2019). "Fabio Mancini: «Perché io?»". Vanity Fair (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Exclusive interview with Fabio Mancini: Meet Giorgio Armani's favorite model - Fashionela". Fashionela.net. 5 February 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  4. "Fabio Mancini for Emporio Armani Underwear 2015". Male Model Scene. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  5. "Fabio Mancini for Emporio Armani Underwear Fall Winter 2014". Male Model Scene. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  6. Meda, Margherita (16 May 2022). "Fabio Mancini e Luigi Bianchi: la collaborazione continua". L'Officiel (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  7. "Fabio Mancini, top model Armani: "Nella moda si cresce pure senza droga-alcol"". Affaritaliani.it (in Italian). 21 February 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  8. Ricapito, Vittorio (19 January 2023). "Fabio Mancini ambasciatore di Puglia alla Milano Men Fashion Week 2023". L'Edicola del Sud (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  9. "Pierre Cardin Taps Fabio Mancini for Underwear Campaign – The Fashionisto". The Fashionisto. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  10. Tinelli, Gianni (16 February 2023). "Il top model Fabio Mancini incontra gli studenti del 'Da Vinci-Agherbino'". Noci Gazzettino. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  11. Gigante, Franco (16 February 2023). "Il top model italiano Fabio Mancini, scelto fra i 46 talenti leader d'Europa per il suo progetto scuole". Pugliapress (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  12. Giampetruzzi, Domenico (12 October 2024). "Dal patinato mondo della moda al buddhismo: la ricerca della felicità del top model Fabio Mancini in un libro autobiografico". PaeseRoma (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  13. "108 volte mi perdono" (PDF). Rizzoli Libri. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  14. "Fabio Mancini: Supermodel on life on the catwalk and feeling sexy". The Daily Telegraph. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  15. Giampetruzzi, Domenico (6 September 2024). "Mostra del Cinema di Venezia 2024: lo stile e l'eleganza del top model Fabio Mancini sul red carpet". PaeseRoma (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  16. Defouilloy, Mélanie (1 December 2015). "Fabio Mancini : l'entrainement de sport d'un mannequin italien". Vogue France (in French). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  17. "The 50 Hottest Male Models of All Times". Out. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  18. "Our 15 favorite male models of Dolce and Gabbana". Vogue France (in French). 18 January 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  19. Forrisi, A. J. (30 July 2023). "Ciao Bello! Hot Italian Models". America Domani. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  20. "Premio Spina 2022 al supermodello italiano Fabio Mancini, volto iconico di Giorgio Armani | Ilikepuglia.it - Magazine di informazione regionale della Puglia". Ilikepuglia (in Italian). 20 April 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  21. "Magna Grecia Awards 2022: premiato Fabio Mancini". Corriere Nazionale (in Italian). 4 July 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  22. "Magna Grecia Awards and Fest 2022, appuntamenti itineranti tra momenti di intrattenimento e svago e confronto". BariToday (in Italian). 22 July 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  23. Carbonara, Antonio (30 May 2023). "Il supermodello Fabio Mancini di origini castellanetane premiato a Milano con il Mr. Big The Gentleman Awards alla carriera". VentiperQuattro (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2024.