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Around the World With The Attico’s Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini

By Nicole Phelps
Left Giorgia Tordini in New Zealand. Right Gilda Ambrosio and a friend in Brazil.
Left: Giorgia Tordini in New Zealand. Right: Gilda Ambrosio and a friend in Brazil.Photo: Courtesy of Giorgia Tordini and Gilda Ambrosio.

When they staged their first-ever runway show for The Attico in September Giorgia Tordini and Gilda Ambrosio came out for their bows arm-in-arm and in matching jeans. But for their Christmas holidays, they went in separate directions: Tordini opting for the wilds of New Zealand, and Ambrosio for New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro via friends and family visits in Rome and Naples. Back in Milan, where they’sre prepping their fall 2024 collectsion, they shared their vacation diaries.

  • New Zealand is definitely the farthest Ive ever been. This was one of the reasons why I was very excited to go it...
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    New Zealand is definitely the farthest I’ve ever been. This was one of the reasons why I was very excited to go, it sounded very exotic to me. I went obviously for nature; from pictures the landscapes looked outstanding, so peaceful, and so remote. When I have the chance to take big trips, I tend to go to quiet and isolated places. It is the only way for me to detach from my work and social life and life in the city. I must say I nailed it.

    I landed in Auckland and from there I drove south to the southern island to Queenstown. I traveled for 10 days in total.

  • The view from my hotel. The farm at Cape Kidnappers where I spent my Christmas break.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    The view from my hotel. The farm at Cape Kidnappers, where I spent my Christmas break.

  • Biking and the views at Hawkes Bay.
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    Biking and the views at Hawke’s Bay.

  • On the ferry from Wellington to Picton a true scenic spectacle when drifting through the fjordslike channels and inlet...
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    On the ferry from Wellington to Picton, a true scenic spectacle when drifting through the fjords-like channels and inlet at the Marlborough Sound.

  • On the ferry from Wellington to Picton a true scenic spectacle when drifting through the fjordslike channels and inlet...
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    On the ferry from Wellington to Picton, a true scenic spectacle when drifting through the fjords-like channels and inlet at the Marlborough Sound.

  • Walking at Kaikōura peninsula through the purple wildflowers.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    Walking at Kaikōura peninsula through the purple wildflowers.

  • Lake Tekapo is one of the most beautiful places Ive ever seen. That turquoise color is so vivid
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    Lake Tekapo is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. That turquoise color is so vivid!

  • Arriving at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.
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    Arriving at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.

  • Walked up to Lake Pukaki another shade of blue. This time a milky turquoise.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    Walked up to Lake Pukaki, another shade of blue. This time a milky turquoise.

  • Matakauri Lodge at Lake Wakatipu.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    Matakauri Lodge at Lake Wakatipu.

  • Typical New Zealand views with adorable sheep.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    Typical New Zealand views with adorable sheep.

  • Picnic lunch on the 31st.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    Picnic lunch on the 31st.

  • The last sunset of the year.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    The last sunset of the year.

  • Hike on the Routeburn track at Mount Aspiring National Park.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    Hike on the Routeburn track at Mount Aspiring National Park.

  • Hike on the Routeburn track at Mount Aspiring National Park.
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    Hike on the Routeburn track at Mount Aspiring National Park.

  • Hike on the Routeburn track at Mount Aspiring National Park.
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    New Zealand/ Giorgia Tordini

    Hike on the Routeburn track at Mount Aspiring National Park.

  • This is how my holidays began…
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    Rome/ Gilda Ambrosio

    This is how my holidays began…

  • I wasnt satisfied with my Christmas tree so I did it again.
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    Naples/ Gilda Ambrosio

    I wasn’t satisfied with my Christmas tree, so I did it again.

  • Naples on the 24th of December. An incredible atmosphere I cannot give up.
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    Naples/ Gilda Ambrosio

    Naples on the 24th of December. An incredible atmosphere I cannot give up.

  • I also hung out with my dog Attico.
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    Naples/ Gilda Ambrosio

    I also hung out with my dog Attico.

  • A mustsee in Naples the Donnaregina Contemporary Art Museum also known as Museo Madre.
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    Naples/ Gilda Ambrosio

    A must-see in Naples, the Donnaregina Contemporary Art Museum, also known as Museo Madre.

  • We are a very big family seven people and four dogs.
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    Naples/ Gilda Ambrosio

    We are a very big family, seven people and four dogs.

  • I couldnt leave Naples without eating the pizza from Concettina ai Tre Santi.
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    Naples/ Gilda Ambrosio

    I couldn’t leave Naples without eating the pizza from Concettina ai Tre Santi.

  • I stopped in Rome to say bye to my boyfriend and of course to eat some delicious Roman food.
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    Rome/ Gilda Ambrosio

    I stopped in Rome to say bye to my boyfriend and of course to eat some delicious Roman food.

  • I was so excited to be in Rio.
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    I was so excited to be in Rio.

  • One of the most spectacular experiences—the New Years Eve fireworks from the terrace of Copacabana with my best friend.
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    One of the most spectacular experiences—the New Year’s Eve fireworks, from the terrace of Copacabana with my best friend.

  • The fireworks.
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    The fireworks.

  • My New Years look in white . I wore The Attico .
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    My New Year’s look in white (as traditionally done in Brazil). I wore The Attico (as I do traditionally).

  • An evening spent with the locals made especially fun by Tina.
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    An evening spent with the locals, made especially fun by Tina.

  • Päo de queijo a Brazilian delicacy and my new obsession.
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    Päo de queijo, a Brazilian delicacy and my new obsession.

  • Arrived in Fernando de Noronha and this was the view from my room at the Pousada Maravilha.
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    Arrived in Fernando de Noronha and this was the view from my room at the Pousada Maravilha.

  • I could stay here forever.
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    I could stay here forever.

  • Praia do Sancho considered the most beautiful beach in the world. It was very difficult to reach but absolutely worth it.
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    Praia do Sancho, considered the most beautiful beach in the world. It was very difficult to reach, but absolutely worth it.

  • We swam here.
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    We swam here.

  • Our last evening in Fernando de Noronha.
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    Brazil/ Gilda Ambrosio

    Our last evening in Fernando de Noronha.

Director, Vogue Runway. Nicole was so clothes-obsessed in high school she kept a calendar of her outfits and refused to repeat a look more than once a month. ... Read More
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