Cowboy day

It begins with a messenger's shoulder strap, which turns into a belt.

Then skinny jeans and boots. The floral (not discernible) over plaid patterned shirt is a welcome deviation.

Shirt, cK Calvin Klein; vest, Dean & Trent; jeans, Bench; thrifted boots, Timberland; gold wristwatch, Omega Seamaster



Some coffee for inspiration, but in the end, I guess not enough dust, rocks, and gravel to roughen up the outfit.

Street photos by Kyle San Diego

Strangely, that's what bowler hats and animal print shirts accomplish in this editorial shot.

A gauche: manteau-cape en drap de laine, Fendi; pantalon en cuir, Dior Homme; boots, Boris Bidjan Saberi. Au centre: pull en laine imprimée, Rykiel Homme; gilet en coton, Neil Barrett; jean, Dior Homme; boots, Ann Demeulemeester. A droite: blouson en cuir metalassé, Dirk Bikkembergs; chemise en coton impremé, Rykiel Homme; jean, Kitsune; boots, Boris Bidjan Saberi; ceinture, Km*rii; chapeaux, Gaultier(2)

'Guet-apens' from Numéro Homme, Automne-hiver 2008

Par Horst Diekgerdes
Réalisation, Charles Varenne

L'Uomo Vogue: Histoire blanche

More than a sentimental trip back to the baroque, this editorial is an ode to the genius of Hedi Slimane, and to the uncanny mix of his vision with the tradition of the house of Dior.

White and black tuxedos profilati, Dolce & Gabbana; jabot shirts, Fashion Design Resource & Consulting; sciarpa e shoes, Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane; ring, Jelena Behrend Studio

From L'Uomo Vogue, January 2006

It also shows how a little research and resourcefulness by a stylist can peel of the paint of centuries.

Ivory cotton suit, Prada; gilet e camicia con pizzi, Fashion Design Resource & Consulting; sciarpa, Ellen Christine Millinery

Frock-coat, tuxedo pants, camicia blanca, suspenders e scarpe, white vest, skinny pants, canotta nera e smoking shoes: tutto Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane

Ruffled shirt e pants, Dries Van Noten; vest bianco e pantaloni: tutto Paul Smith; gilet e camicia con ruches, Fashion Design Resource & Consulting; tutte le calze del servizio sono, Wolford

Ivory tuxedo, camicia bianca ruches: tutto Roberto Cavalli

Black suit, Miu Miu; gilet bianco, sciarpa e babbucce de vernice: tutto Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane; robe de chambre e pantaloni, Gucci: collarless shirt, Fashion Design Resource & Consulting

Photos by Max Vadukul
Fashion editor, Nicoletta Santoro

Black by Joona W.

For Finnish drummer Joona, the best things in life are in black, white, and gray.

Leather jacket, €255, Horace; striped shirt, €129, Hugo Boss; jeans, $325, Dior Homme; 4. leather gloves, Adam

Coated jeans, J. Lindeberg; boots, Vagabond; jacket, G-Star; leather bag, HE by Mango

Jacket, jeans, and accessories, H&M; shirt, Number (N)ine; sweater, Fred Perry; boots, Vagabond

Jacket, Adam; shirt, Hugo Boss; cardigan, Tiger of Sweden; coated jeans, Rick Owens Drkshdw

Trench coat and trousers, Turo Red Label; shoes, O.I.S; hat, J&J

Leather jacket, H&M; shirt, XDYE

In this rare instance, Joona wears red.

Jeans, Dior Homme; shirt, Adam; waistcoat, Turo

Black in Berlin

Well, not exactly. Images also from Copenhagen and Paris fashion weeks, taken for Stil in Berlin.

Berlin Fashion Week, Timo, 20, writer
Jacket, blazer, shirt, and brooch: all vintage; jeans, H&M; shoes, Vagabond

No matter how many bright and jewel colors were presented in the Fall 2009 menswear shows, I suppose many still prefer commiserating with the weather.

Weinmeisterstraße: Georg, 20, student
Jacket and shoes, Cos; jeans, Cheap Monday; shoes, H&M

Berlin Fashion Week, Paul, 21, model
Pilot jacket, vintage; shirt and boots, Ann Demeulemeester; jeans, Levi's; necklace, self-made

Darryl Natale for SiB - Steinstraße, Charlie, shop attendant
Cap, shoes, and scarf: all vintage; glasses, Theo; jacket, Ann Demeulemeester; skirt, Comme des Garçons; bag, custom-made

Paris Fashion Week, Marcelo, 32, senior fashion editor for Rodeo Magazine from Patagonia, Argentina
Original Patagonian poncho and hat; jacket, Alexander McQueen; shirt, Givenchy; jeans, April 77; shoes, Yves Saint Laurent; belt, Jil Sander

Weinmeisterstraße: Sebastian, 21, student from Uppsala
Jacket, Acne; cardigan, boots, and pendant: all by Ann Demeulemeester; tank, Rick Owens; jeans, April 77; scarf, Julius; gloves, Monki

Paris Fashion Week, Andrew, 24, architect from Copenhagen
Hat, Label Under Construction; jacket, t-shirts, pants, boots, and gloves: all Rick Owens; scarf, Faliero Sarti

Paris Fashion Week, Daniel Thawley, 20, model and stylist from London
Hat, vintage; hoodie, shirts, and pants: all Rick Owens; boots and pendant, Ann Demeulemeester; scarf, self-made; gloves, Marc Jacobs; bracelet, Dior

Paris Fashion Week, Corc Demir, 17, student from Cologne
Jacket and necklace, vintage; shirt and bag, H&M; jeans, Cheap Monday; shoes, Goetz; glasses, Davidoff

Paris Fashion Week, Sergio, 25, editor from Berlin
Jacket, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair; boots, Ann Demeuelemeester; shirt, Acne; pants, Helmut Lang; scarf, Thanks Max; belt, HTC

Copenhagen Fashion Week, Rune, 29, trend scout (Outside Wood Wood)
Jacket, trousers, hat, bowtie, and bag: all vintage; cardigan, Filippa K; shirt, Yves Saint Laurent; shoes; Givenchy

Carlo Pignatelli Cerimonia in L'Uomo Vogue

A good fashion photograph is based upon taste and style. It depends on what you place in front of the camera. If you place something that's lame in front of the lens, you won't produce gold; the most you can expect is either brass or nickel. (Walter Chin, photographer)





Just look at these exquisite details. They make formal evening wear lavish without being loud, their obvious extravagance played down.



Stylish ceremony, from L'Uomo Vogue January 2006



Allowing utmost ease and even laziness.





But never losing that rarefied charm.





Or that particular playfulness.





Can you still call these men penguins?



Tuxedos, evening dresses, ruffled shirts e sparati, tail jackets e bow ties: tutto Carlo Pignatelli Cerimonia. Tutte le scarpe da smoking sono Church's e Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane. Jewels, Ellegem NY

Photography by Walter Chin
Fashion editor: Robert Rabensteiner

Numéro Homme: Nightclubbing

'Nightclubbing' from Numéro Homme 17 Printemps-été 2009
Par Miguel Reveriego, Réalisation: Serge Girardi

Foulard riveté en coton, Givenchy par Riccardo Tisci; lunettes, Dior Homme

Fantastic colors and combinations, but I can't help but imagine taking each separate piece from these outfits and incorporating them into everyday wear. Like this red jacket with jeans.

Veste en jersey technique fluo, Calvin Klein Collection; t-shirt imprimé, Lucien Pellat-Finet; leggings, American Apparel

Veste zippée en Néoprene, Thierry Mugler; t-shirt, Nike; pantalon en cuir, Dirk Bikkembergs Sport Couture

In this case, maybe just the shorts. This purple and aqua leather jacket looks sweet as candy.

Blouson en cuir tie and dye, Gucci; débardeur gansé en coton, Roberto Cavalli; short technique perforé, Nike; lunettes, Ray-Ban

On the other hand, these Ray-Ban and Dior Homme shades should only be worn with neons and fluorescents, or maybe even pastel, but the colorful palettes must be kept.

Blouson à capuche en vinyle, Emporio Armani; lunettes, Dior Homme

The Dior goggles go better with nylon, neoprene, and other technically enhanced fabrics.



Oh, and don't forget Damien Hirst. He can rock any fabric.

Veste en vinyle, Guiliano Fujiwara; débardeur en coton et lunettes, Dior Homme; jean imprimé, Levi's limited edition Damien Hirst

Blouson en cuir verni et lunettes, Dior Homme

Even though the Cyclops (the mythical creature) doesn't really see that far, this trend may be worth the narrow enjoyment.

Blouson et toile de Nylon, Moncler; t-shirt, Lucien Pellat-Finet; lunettes, Dior Homme