My office in Milan is in an old factory. I have all my companies here, including Italia Independent and Independent Ideas. Lapo Elkann companyfactoryidea Change image and share on social
I am lucky because I can - and I like to - mix the beautiful Caraceni jackets I inherited from my grandfather with a pair of Tsubi jeans or wear a favorite pin-striped suit from him for more formal occasions. I'm crazy about pinstripes and vintage fifties fabrics. Lapo Elkann beautifulcaracenicrazy share on social
The Cinquecento was an engine of motivation at Fiat. It refurbished the image of the entire company. It's a symbol for the company, but it's more than that. It's a global Italian symbol, as Mini is a global British symbol and the Beetle is a global German symbol. Lapo Elkann beetlebritishcinquecento share on social
You can learn from everyone, the president or the cleaner. You need teachers in life, but they're not always school teachers or professors. You learn from ordinary people. You learn from travel, from just walking down the street. Lapo Elkann cleanlearnlife share on social
I've lived in London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and Turin. But New York is my favorite city. It has so much energy, so much toughness. Lapo Elkann cityenergyfavorite Change image and share on social
'Made in Italy' is from the tycoons of the '80s, not me. It is people who represent an Italy which I don't belong to and I don't feel a part of. Lapo Elkann 80sbelongfeel Change image and share on social
I love Italy and I say I am from Italy wherever I go. Lapo Elkann italylove Change image and share on social
My company Independent Ideas worked with Gucci on a special edition Fiat 500. Lapo Elkann companyeditionfiat Change image and share on social
I drive girls crazy because I might call them 20 times in one day and then the next day not once. Lapo Elkann callcrazyday Change image and share on social
I have many weaknesses, but I have one strength. When I do something, I do it 300 percent. I'm not a middle man. Lapo Elkann manmiddlepercent Change image and share on social
