A KALTBLUT exclusive. Photography by Marta Petrucci. Creative Direction by Carolina Turra. Make-up and Hair by Chiara Gabriele. “Uptown Boys” begins with an ethereal and whimsical ambiance, showcasing young men in soft pastel hues and light, airy fabrics. This section emphasizes innocence, optimism, and the carefree spirit of youth. As the narrative progresses, the atmosphere shifts, introducing deeper, darker colours and heavier textures to reflect a more mature, introspective, and complex side of the same individuals.
“My name is Marta Petrucci and I am an Italian freelance photographer. In 2007, after graduating from the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, I moved to Los Angeles, where I explored the photographic technique working for several American photographers and attending workshops at the Julia Dean LACP. In 2012 I started working in Fashion Photography moving back to Europe, first in London and then in Rome. I got selected to participate in the first Italian-Chinese Creative Profession Congress held in Wenzhou, China in 2019.
I published editorials for international magazines and produced several fashion campaigns. I am currently a lecturer of fashion photography at IED and Accademia del Lusso in Rome.
In April 2024 my latest work in collaboration with Modelli si Nasce and Accademia del Lusso with the creative direction of Carolina Turra was exhibited in the prestigious location of Museo di Roma (Palazzo Braschi).”
Photography by Marta Petrucci www.martapetrucci.com @martapetrucciphotographer
Creative Direction by Carolina Turra www.whatcarolinadid.com / @whatcarolinadid
Make-up and Hair by Chiara Gabriele @chiaragabs_mu
Models are Samuel Matiz @samuel.matiz signed at Agency @zoefactory and
Alexey Bukhmenov @alexey.book signed at Agency @actmodels_
Styling by:
Marco Salvetti @marco__sa
Valeria Del Regno @val.rdlr
Angela Bonitatibus @angelsstylist_17
Marina Nina @itsm4rina_
Benedetta Carulli @benedetta.carulli
Brands used are:
Karo Baum Jewels @karo_baum_jewels
Sergio Ricchitelli @sergio_ricchitelli
Frank & lola @frankandlola.co
Francesco Conte @contefrancesco
Gaia Romoli @gaiaromoli
Jessica Harris @leopardessa
Federica Dondi @fededondi
Kassandros @kassandros_the_oracle
Matilda Marchetti @matildamarchetti
Luca Cavallo @the.profilo._
Antonio Martino @antoniomartinocouture
Antonio Di Dio @antoniodidio
