My Milano: Beautiful and Full of Opportunities
For photographer Keila Guilarte, life in Milan is full of surprises.
Photography by Shana Trajanoska
The trajectory from dancer to fashion model is a familiar one, but arriving on the fashion scene from the swimming pool? That’s not one you hear every day! Then again, Cuban-born Keila Guilarte, who honed her graceful sense of movement as a synchronized swimmer before pivoting to modeling, has never been one for clichè. These days, she’s the one holding the camera, shooting everything from fashion and portraiture to heavier-hitting reportage. Here’s how she sees her Milan.
I was born in Cuba, where I lived until I was 18, and then I moved to Europe.
Favorite Milano Area:
Isola
Have you picked up any local habits?
A taste for good food and art.
Is there a Milanese tradition or custom you love?
Aperitivo!
Describe a perfect Milanese day?
My ideal day involves exploring the markets and exhibitions around the city. The Pinacoteca di Brera is an excellent museum, and I enjoy dining at Gong and visiting 10 Corso Como.
Even though I think I know the city well, I keep discovering new things to photograph with my camera!
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