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Why Federico Piccin Never Stopped Moving
written CHIDOZIE OBASI
Blending warm-tinged aestheticism with sporty nuances, 25-year-old Federico Piccin—born in Treviso and hailed in Milan—is grateful. “It’s been an incredibly stimulating year,” he tells LE MILE’s Fashion Market Director, Chidozie Obasi, as he settles in. “I started this journey on social media, and I’m really happy with how it’s going, because it opened up some genuinely exciting opportunities.”
Beyond the content itself, what’s meant the most to him has been the experiences and the people met along the way, both professionally and personally. Piccin, who’s resided in Milan for the past seven years and took a first plunge due to his Engineering degree, works in consulting while building a presence on social media around lifestyle and fashion communication. “It’s a space that keeps pushing me to grow, meet people from completely different worlds than the one I trained in, and that contrast has been really enriching,” he shares. Beyond that, sport has always been a huge part of who he is. “I played basketball for most of my life until I stopped two years ago, but I’m still deeply attached to physical activities,” he says. Below, the talent unpacks all-things influences, sports and future hopes. You’re welcome.
Federico wears total look by LORO PIANA
Chidozie Obasi
Could you cite the biggest influences you had and looked up to, while growing up?
Federico Piccin
Growing up, my biggest inspirations came from the world of sport, basketball especially — and the NBA played a huge role in that, even from across the ocean. That’s where my passion for the Jordan world and streetwear culture came from during my teenage years. Over time, that style has evolved: partly through the influence of Milan’s fashion scene, partly out of necessity, since consulting comes with its own dress code. I’ve ended up landing on a hybrid style: something between streetwear and a more elevated, refined look.
As a trained engineer who’s now softly pivoting to the fashion space, how are you navigating the tides of the creative industry?
Consulting keeps me busy full-time, but living in Milan means there’s no shortage of opportunities in fashion if you’re willing to go looking for them. I think my engineering background actually helps here: it gives me a structured, almost analytical way of approaching things, even in a world as fluid as fashion. It’s mostly about organization: fitting everything into the calendar, showing up as much as I can to build a real network in this space, one relationship at a time. And through all of it, sport stays non-negotiable: I always find the time for it, because it’s still the backbone of my everyday life.
Was there a particular moment you realised you wanted to integrate this aspect into your path?
There wasn’t really one single defining moment. That said, meeting Marco Scomparin and joining the MASC agency was definitely a turning point. I started posting more consistently in the final months of 2025, and a few pieces of content ended up getting more engagement than I expected — which made things grow fairly quickly. More than the numbers themselves, though, it's what that gave me: a sense that this could actually become something real, and the confidence to believe I could build a path for myself in this world.
At a time permeated by saturation and excess, how are you hoping to shape your presence in the digital world?
Being one of the later arrivals in this space, I’d like to be recognized as someone put-together and intentional, but who still brings a fun, dynamic edge to everything; that’s what I hope sets me apart from the noise: keeping it fun without overdoing it. And even though my profile leans heavily into style and fashion, I want it to always carry sport, the mountains, and the landscapes I grew up around, which are the environment that shaped me, and it’s still where my core passions live.
You’re also a very sporty guy! Could you talk me through how that passion began?
As a kid I did skiing, tennis, and swimming, until fifth grade, when I finally convinced my mom to sign my brother and me up for basketball. That’s when a real love affair began, one that lasted for years, until I had to step away two years ago because of work. These days it’s the gym and running, but honestly I love sports in general. I like putting myself out there in all kinds of settings, whether it’s competitive or just a casual game with friends. It never felt like a burden; if anything, it’s one of the most grounded, consistent parts of my routine, and it’s what keeps me balanced.
Federico wears cardigan by AVANT-TOI, shirt by CALVIN KLEIN, pants by THE FRANKIE SHOP, and shoes by CHURCH'S
Federico wears a total look by PRADA
How has sport influenced you throughout your life?
Sport teaches you discipline and dedication, especially once you start competing at a certain level, and that mindset carried over directly into university: it was a demanding path, but having already trained myself mentally through sport, I was able to handle the tough periods and stay focused when it mattered. It works the other way around too: the analytical thinking I developed through my studies changed how I approach sport itself. I plan things in a more structured way now, starting from a clear set of conditions and building toward specific goals. The two worlds end up feeding into each other.
What’s the guiding principle you follow when training?
After years of doing sport, listening to my body has become more and more central; an awareness that only grows with time. When it comes to injuries especially, you learn to read the early signs and often catch what might turn into a problem before it happens. The same goes for nutrition: eating well and staying in shape matters to me just as much as training itself. The two run in parallel: sport and a diet that isn’t rigid, but balanced and healthy, are what give you the energy to face everything else with a clear head, whether it’s relationships or work. At the end of the day, we’re machines: maintenance matters just as much as fueling up with the right stuff.
Would you ever consider merging both fields — fashion and sport — to make something bigger in the future?
For sure. I think sports today are shaped more and more by fashion. Just look at running or Pilates, where emerging brands are recognized specifically for the outfits, to the point where the look itself becomes the real center of attention. As a creator who loves both worlds, I find myself right in the middle of that: I have a daily need to train, but also a genuine desire to stand out, to leave a mark. And I think outfit matters in every context now, not just on the runway. Thanks to how technical fabrics have evolved, you can build something clean and stylish that still performs, whether you're in the gym, out on a run, or up in the mountains. That fusion, where performance and aesthetic stop being separate things, is exactly where I’d love to build something bigger down the line.
Any exciting projects in the pipeline?
Nothing set in stone for now, but there’s a real hunger to grow, to do things well, and to keep having new experiences and meeting new people. It’s a genuinely dynamic environment that has a lot to offer from different angles. I won’t rule out that, hopefully not too far down the line, I’d love to have something of my own: something that lets me fully express myself and bring together every side of who I am. But it’s early days for that. Hopefully there'll be a second chapter to this story someday, so stay tuned.
Do you have any future hopes or any final reflections?
A few years from now, I hope to have hit as many milestones as possible, staying ambitious but grounded at the same time. I love my life, and I’ll keep facing it with enthusiasm, trying to make the most of every opportunity that comes my way. I think everyone should throw themselves into the opportunities they believe in without fear. Saying yes to something that scares you is often exactly what ends up changing your life.
Taylor wears vest by PAUL SMITH, shirt by ETRO, pants by SETCHU and shoes by AQVA ALTA
Federico wears blazer by LOUIS VUITTON, cardigan by EXTREME CASHMERE, shirt by DSQUARED2, pants by RANDOM IDENTITIES by Stefano Pilati, shoes by AQVA ALTA, and tie by CANALI
photography
ANTONIO CROTTI
fashion market director + stylist CHIDOZIE OBASI
contributing fashion editor EDWARD PUSCA
head of production JESSICA LOVATO
fashion coordinator ALBERTO MICHISANTI
make up DIANA DJURDJEVSKI via STUDIO REPOSSI
hair FUJIWARA TAKAHASHI
talent FEDERICO PICCIN via MASC AGENCY
fashion assistants SIMONA VERNAZZA + DAIANA EDOSA + SALMA JABRY + ZEYNEP PEHLIVANOGLU
fashion market director + stylist CHIDOZIE OBASI
contributing fashion editor EDWARD PUSCA
head of production JESSICA LOVATO
fashion coordinator ALBERTO MICHISANTI
make up DIANA DJURDJEVSKI via STUDIO REPOSSI
hair FUJIWARA TAKAHASHI
talent FEDERICO PICCIN via MASC AGENCY
fashion assistants SIMONA VERNAZZA + DAIANA EDOSA + SALMA JABRY + ZEYNEP PEHLIVANOGLU
credits
all Images (c) LE MILE
and Antonio Crotti