Stylist Kristen Naiman and photographer Todd Cole flew to Piedmont armed with little more than a camera and a duffel bag crammed with fifteen fall sweaters. As they wandered through the villages, they asked locals to choose their favorite sweaters. Here, the amateur models discuss their choices and their plans for the afternoon.
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"I love black. I only wear black."
-Francesco, folk dancer, going "nowhere in particular."
Pringle of Scotland cardigan, www.pringlescotland.com
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"I like how the long sleeves cover my hands."
-Simone, folk dancer, "following Francesco."
Malo cardigan, www.malo.it.
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"It's the color of my eyes, the sea and the sky."
-Mr. Rosetto, winemaker, going to put the labels on his wine bottles.
Gran Sasso cardigan available at Components by John McCoy, 212-969-9683. www.gransasso.it
"It's cozy, so I feel good in it."
-Nadia, waitress, meeting friends for dinner at a hilltop restaurant.
Gran Sasso cardigan available at Components by John McCoy, 212-969-9683. www.gransasso.it
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"I usually wear tiny, fitted sweaters, but I love this collar."
-Stella, art book publicist, going to see Pirates of the Caribbean, then out for pizza.
Piazza Sempione cardigan available at New Jersey boutique, 877-379-3980.
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"It's warm, but I'm sure this sweater is too expensive for me."
-Giorgio, folk-dancing troupe leader, preparing to "dance into the night."
Gran Sasso cardigan available at Components by John McCoy, 212-969-9683. www.gransasso.it
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"It's not itchy, and the color looks good on me."
-Mark, folk-dancer and student, who is heading home.
Gran Sasso cardigan available at Components by John McCoy, 212-969-9683, www.gransasso.it
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"It's comfortable and warm."
-Irene, student, going walking in the mountains.
Zegna Sport sweater available at Madison Avenue boutique, 212-421-4488
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