Tiziano Zorzan: A Visionary with Style

Entrepreneur and designer- two roles coexisting in perfect harmony and symbiosis-Tiziano Zorzan, who founded his eponymous label just two years ago, is rapidly growing into a New York sensation and outgrowing his current location.

Growing Up

"I was born in Monza, a small snobby town near Milan, rich in history and churches. I am convinced that every one of us is what he or she has been able to build over time-so I consider my childhood and upbringing extraordinarily constructive, but certainly not among the most tranquil.

"If I think of my childhood, then as now I love to do the exact same things with the same identical enthusiasm. Challenge myself daily, this is what my childhood taught me.

"When I was little my father worked with a TV broadcasting service; so, when I was 7, I started visiting many television studios. Now that I think it, I definitely felt at ease."

Success in Business

"I never plan to work somewhere. My projects generally belong to a vision, which then becomes an experiment, which in turn becomes a reality. I do not consider myself a designer, but surely someone with style.

"Turnaround Management is me, my experience, my visions together with my beliefs. We carry out any activity that is aimed at obtaining success. Daily experimentation and knowledge are essential components in obtaining any result.

"I Believe. Perseverance. Rationality. Innovation. Ingenuity. I really observe each and every thing. I am attentive and curious. My mind is nourished by and tries to stay young with young people. We are the present; they are the future."

Choosing New York

"Things happen in such a way, sometimes almost by accident. My steps are limited exclusively to the need for new challenges. I consider New York the capital of the world. I arrived, we fell in love, we got married. An ironic synthesis, but obviously it is far from a simple walk."

The Label

"I like to think of it as a research brand in which the art of Made in Italy, craftsmanship of processes, and quality of materials are all joined in unison."

The Client

"A man and woman that you recognize even before they arrive."

The Focus

"My work always has a clear goal: my customers love to receive compliments when wearing one of my garments. We have many regular costumers!"

Through the Eyes of a Photographer
Frank Louis

"I was born on Staten Island, New York and I am 3rd generation Italian. All four of my grandparents were born in Italy. I just recently visited the town in Italy where my great-grandfather was born back in 1864. The town is called Calvello. His birth certificate was found in a ledger-like book. He made the journey from Italy to the United States when he was just 16 years old. I went to Italy for the first time just after graduating from college; from the very second my feet touched Italian land, I felt at home.

"My mother bought me my first camera when I was around 8 years old and I haven't put it down since. At first, I shot family holidays and parties. From there, I progressed to landscapes and exhibits. Today, I exclusively shoot fashion. Sometimes your profession chooses you.

"It's a funny story; I was literally walking home from the gym when I saw his storefront in Chelsea. At first, I saw his name 'Tiziano,' which is unquestionably Italian; then I was struck by the window display. I immediately wanted to know who this designer was. Even though I felt completely underdressed to enter, I was compelled to go inside and we clicked immediately. I was like a kid in a candy store. We started speaking in Italian (I'm conversational but not fluent), and within 5 minutes we were hugging each other like long lost amici.

"I told him I was a photographer and showed him several photographs on my iPhone. My photographic mind started firing immediately. I wanted to photograph everything inside. We decided then and there to collaborate. The first thing you notice upon meeting Tiziano is that he is extremely passionate about his designs. He describes his fabrics, his fit aesthetic, and his collection with such intimacy. It is as if he is introducing you to his family.

"His collection is simultaneously bold and classic: modern patterns and colors with the classic Italian fit. Everything I tried on fit like a glove and felt so beautiful on. From his suits to his bags, no detail is left unfinished.

"After we made our clothing selection for the shoot, I went home and started obsessing over one pair of pants that we had chosen; I couldn't sleep. I knew I needed to get that specific color for our backdrop. I literally went and bought that backdrop about an hour before the shoot and it became the central theme. During our shoot, Tiziano fell in love with my dog Belle and he simply had to have her in the shoot. The rest is history and is brilliantly captured in our shoot."