For the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Fantastic Man, Roberto Bolle is featured in a series of suits looking very distinguished; his famous pectorals hidden by shirts, jackets and ties: buttoned-up Bolle. The La Scala and American Ballet Theatre dancer wears creations by Tom Ford, Brioni, Richard James, De Fursac, Paul Smith, Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani. The spread is entitled Elastic Man, a reference to Bolle’s body, not the material of the clothes he wears.
In a short interview by Stefano Tempofosco, Bolle is asked if he likes the shape of his body:
I do, especially the musculature of my legs. I like how my muscles are strong yet elongated, which are two opposites that really only come together in a dancer’s body.
Tempofosco notes that at 37 Bolle is still relatively wrinkle free:
I started using face creams when I was young, which helps. We wear make-up on stage, and the make-up artist at La Scala gave us lots of beauty tips when we were young.
And body hair? Does he wax?
Oh no, that hurts! I just shave. But I’m not particularly hairy by nature.
What does he feel about youngsters coming up to replace him?
Well frankly, I’m amazed that no one has turned up yet.
Photos by Andreas Larsson.
I don’t care whether he’s clothed or not, he’s an excellent dancer. We see him a lot at ABT and his presence always lights up the stage, and the audience!
I love those pecs, but he’s sexy in suits too. Prefer it when he’s dancing though xxxx
You can see why Mr Bolle does more covers than any other dancers – what presence!
A wonderful service! Interesting questionnaires; nice photos; a great promenade by dance world! Congratulations!
It is dancing skills that must be considered well. He has got such a talent!
Yes Mr. Huang, he`s got such a talent and such a beauty as well!!!