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An Italian fashion blogger in Melbourne. "Australia changed my life. But I'm still an ugly ducking"

Roberto Malizia has 32,000 followers on Instagram, hundreds of tattoos and his cabinet is full of dresses. This is why.

@this.is.malice
@this.is.malice Source: Instagram

Since he moved to Melbourne, 26 year old Roman-born Roberto "Malice" Malizia, drastically changed his look. That was just the first step to an even more radical change in his lifestyle. Now a fashion icon, blogger and influencer, he owns a successfull profile on Instagram @this.is.malice

"I still can't believe I get paid to post photos on social media, I struggle with the idea that this is a job. But this is 2017 and that's how the world goes".

Roberto recently attented the Pitti Uomo, the famous Florence's fashion fair. Back to Melbourne, he visited us and told us his story.


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By Dario Castaldo



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