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Carlo Tassone, 25, manager of Machete Capelli & Barba on Via Olginati in Como, is one of the faces of the Retro Collection, the line that honours the legacy of Como 1907 through timeless design and the iconic crest. “Seeing my photo wearing the collection’s sweatshirt on the cover of BLU and on billboards across the city was an incredible experience, not only for me, but also for my family and friends. My dad, a lifelong fan of Como 1907, who has always held a season ticket in the Curva, couldn’t believe it.”
For Carlo, wearing the collection’s pieces was a wonderful experience: “The Retro Collection is truly stunning. My favourite items are the classic sweatshirts, both the blue and the white ones, the longsleeved polo, and especially the white shortsleeved polo, which is absolutely magnificent. The quality of the collection is outstanding, and young people really appreciate it. Many of my friends have already bought some of the items and are very happy with them,” he explains.
A special moment for Carlo was seeing his face on a Via Napoleona billboard, the road linking Como’s centre to Camerlata, the neighbourhood where he grew up. “It was amazing to see my photo in the collection’s sweatshirt right there,” he recalls. For him, it is a symbolic place that links his place of origin to where he is now, at a barber shop he considers truly unique, in the city centre.
After his studies and a few years of work experience around the province of Como, Carlo joined Machete Capelli & Barba with great enthusiasm: “We opened our barber shop in Como at the beginning of 2024, and I joined shortly after. Our company is from Rome, with many shops there. When the company decided to expand to other places, Como was the one they decided to start from. The beauty and strong appeal of Como were definitely the main reasons for investing here.”
Machete Capelli & Barba’s clients include people of all ages and, as Carlo explains, while at first the clientele was mostly adults, now many young people rely on him and his colleague Luca for a fresh, fashionable haircut. “Our shop has become a meeting place for many young people who come not only to get a haircut, but also to chat over a coffee in a very friendly atmosphere, receiving personalised advice from us.”
Alongside locals, many tourists also stop by for a haircut: “Some are on vacation, and others have moved to Como from abroad. We speak many languages in the shop, and we are always happy to welcome a diverse clientele.”
Despite his young age, Carlo has clear ideas about how to start and run a business, especially in Como: “Como is a city, but it is also a community. Therefore, if you want to do business here, it is important to win the hearts of the people of Como. I really like seeing local businesses grow and invest in the city.”
Carlo’s ambition is to continue growing in his profession: “One of the most interesting aspects of our company is the ongoing training, which is essential to keep improving and stay up to date with market trends. In Como, we will definitely expand the shop because demand keeps increasing.”
With busy workdays even on weekends, it is hard for Carlo to find time to go to the stadium: “My dad is a huge fan and always goes to the stadium, even for away games. I go when I can. I have followed Como 1907 since I was a little kid, and I am thrilled with the team’s progress and with this Club. My favourite players are Nico Paz and Assane Diao, and I am a big fan of coach CescFàbregas’s style of play. It is great to see so many young players on the team and such an ambitious project.”
Alongside his passion for Como 1907, music also plays an important role in Carlo’s life: “I have been making rap music for many years, I really believe in what I do, and being a testimonial for the Retro Collection was important for growing my following in the music world as well. Many people recognised me and stopped me in the street. It was truly exciting.”
To write his songs, Carlo often went to the lakeside near the hangar, right behind the StadioSinigaglia: “It is an area I really love, a place I have always spent time in with my friends. When I was little, I loved walking along Viale Geno.” Among his favourite places to spend an evening in the city, Carlo recommends the Super Social Club, near the Teatro Sociale, and Est Est Est on Via Tommaso Grossi. For lunch or dinner, he recommends La Latteria, right next to his barber shop.