Riccardo Sparacciari crowned Italy's most beautiful man

The 48th edition of the national male beauty pageant, ‘Il + Bello d’Italia’, concluded in Alassio, Italy. Riccardo Sparacciari, a 27-year-old accountant from Castelli Romani, was crowned the most beautiful man in Italy. Sparacciari, who participated in the competition unexpectedly, dedicated his victory to his mother, with whom he shares a professional studio.

In the same competition, 24-year-old Raimondo Corio from Agrigento, Sicily, received a special award for photography. Corio, an economics and finance student with a passion for fashion, was recognized for his photogenic qualities and Mediterranean features.

The 2026 edition introduced significant rule changes, expanding the age eligibility to include men between 15 and 45 years old. The event featured contestants from various Italian regions, including Liguria, Lombardy, Emilia, Tuscany, Sicily, Piedmont, and Campania.