The morning after returning from a shoot in Spain, Robert Gigliotti is sun-kissed and grinning through the jet lag.
A tattooed, towheaded Connecticut native with '90s style sensibilities and the earnest charm of a boy next door, he’s one of those creators who feels like a person first, and a personality second. Now based in L.A, he’s carved out a quietly magnetic space online with his taste-driven, sharp and sincere dispatches on fragrance, interiors, and lifestyle.
"I've always been opinionated," says the youngest of six, who once listed Ryan Seacrest as his career icon in a fifth-grade yearbook. "In high school my friends wouldn't go shopping without me. Then it was prom dresses, now it's wedding gowns." He laughs. "My siblings don't buy furniture, book a haircut, or choose a fragrance unless I sign off!”
After heading West to work in interior design, TikTok became a creative calling card. If you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole of his home décor "icks" series (produced with longtime friend Ethan Gaskill), you've likely come across his critiques of gray vinyl flooring and unapologetic calls to "just keep the pink bathtub." The series built a loyal following, as did his open reflections on queerness, sobriety, and the small joys of beautiful, lived-in things.
Beauty, like design, is something Gigliotti approaches with intention and irreverence. The same can be said about the omnipresent L.A. wellness scene. "I’ve fallen for heated Pilates—oh and I love Erewhon." He doesn't drink alcohol, so when people side-eye his $15 smoothie, he’ll playfully ask: "How much was your cocktail last night?"
Fragrance is another portal. "I go for scents that transport me," he says. "Le Labo's London exclusive brings me back somewhere I can't explain, and Lys 41 smells like summer in Connecticut." After all, “we obsess over movies and TV shows,” says Gigliotti, “but forget we’re the main characters in our own story. Don’t we all deserve to smell good, look alive, and have decent lighting?”
Below, @robertgigs shares the items he’s reaching for this summer.
Ruxwood Large Towel
Westman Atelier Suprême C Serum
JBL Flip Speaker
Shiseido Sunscreen Stick
Elta MD SPF Lip Balm
Tom Ford Sunglasses
Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops
Fun Beach Bag
“Why are there so many beige beach bags in the world? Life is too short. A fun beach bag not only makes your day brighter, it can also make the whole summer better.”
Fujifilm Digital Camera
Sidia Body Cream
