The future of Y-3 and Jean Paul Gaultier

Too early for skirts I guess.

L'Uomo Vogue

I had written about Vogue Italia before, featuring their covers from various decades and also praising both the editorial vision and the personal style of its editor, Franca Sozzani, but I had never realized that its men's counterpart, L'Uomo Vogue, was such a breathtaking magazine.

Folie Bizzare, from L'Uomo Vogue January 2006

Camicia bianca di fiandra, B>More; striped pants, Givenchy; lace scarf, Southpaw; stivali da motociclista, Odds; collana, Kt. PER LEI: Ivory frac jacket, Jean Paul Gaultier; jeans, As Four



Camicia di denim con plastron, Neil Barrett; painted jeans, Polo Ralph Lauren; navy cord, Fenton USA; foulard in vita, Southpaw; pointed boots, Destroy @ Trash and Vaudeville. PER LEI: Pants di pelle e stivali, Daryl K



From the few issues that I have, I was awed by the way it captured past and present eras (in this case, projecting a future one) with the decadence of emotion, but practicing enough restraint to render its images possible, near to wearable.



DA SINISTRA: Camicia bianca e silk pullover, Gucci; shiny golden linen pants, Dolce & Gabbana; cappello, Marc Jacobs; black boots, Destroy @ Trash & Vaudeville; collane d'oro, Fenton USA e Alyssa Norton. PER LEI: Pants di pelle, Alexander McQueen; stivali, Jean Paul Gaultier; sciarpa di seta, Southpaw; catena con piume, Fenton USA. Gold metallic blazer, Dolce & Gabbana; white tuxedo shirt, Jean Paul Gaultier; brown leather pants, John Galliano; cintura bicolore, Roberto Cavalli; stivali, Odds



L'Uomo Vogue presents a man who is intense and at the same time aloof. In spite of his style jests, he is ultimately simple and grounded, confident of who he is.



DA SINISTRA: Camicia con ruches e pantaloni da smoking argento e nero, Roberto Cavalli; jacket, John Richmond; stivali, Cloak. PER LEI: Black cape, Vintage Loft; pantaloni, VPL. Military blazer, Carlo Pignatelli Outside; camicia bianca con plastron, Neil Barrett; pantaloni neri, John Richmond; cintura di pelle con fibbia gioiello, Roberto Cavalli. Blazer beige e pants, tutto Emporio Armani; band jacket, Odds



Upon reading (actually just looking at!) this magazine, I am more and more convinced of the viability of fashion photography as a visual art. L'Uomo Vogue raises images to the level of intimate moments - even portraits.

This editorial is only my first post on this fantastic find. Can't wait to share the rest!

Photography by Tom Munro
Fashion editor: Victoria Bartlett

L'Uomo Vogue: The new hedonist

Abito di lurex broccato, Carlo Pignatelli Outside; white cotton tank, Dries Van Noten; white patent leather shoes with bows, Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane; Calze, Gallo; spille, Ellagem NY

From L'Uomo Vogue January 2006

Camicia bianca con davantino e striped pants: tutto Jean Paul Gaultier; cross broche e cufflinks, Ellagem NY; spilla d'oro, Pippin NY

Ivory brocaded suit and vest: tutto Carlo Pignatelli Outside; camicia, Jean Paul Gaultier; white patent shoes con fiocco, Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane; pin con perle, Ellagem NY; fibbia di madreperla e hankerchief di pizzo, Ellen Christine

Camicia stampa Japan, Paul Smith; camicia di musseline navy blue e knickers ruggine: tutto Jean Paul Gaultier; spilla Ellagem

Brocade bronze suit, Carlo Pignatelli Outside; gilet, Hellen Uffner Vintage, collarless shirt, Jean Paul Gaultier

White broderie Anglaise jacket, Kenzo; blue cotton shirt, Jean Paul Gaultier; pantaloni da cavallo e stivali: tutto Ariat; guanti di pelle, John Galliano

There are financial crises because there are hedonists. They never disappear. Though I hope the same goes for striped pants and brocade suits for men.


Giacca smoking e ruffled shirt di seta, Roberto Cavalli; oversized black pants, John Galliano; patent leather shoes, Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane; cufflinks, Ellagem NY

Photographer, Alex Cayley; fashion editor, Robert Rabensteiner

WestEast: Night Crusaders

Nothing is what it seems in this editorial, where items are used other than what they are intended for. Like this "safety" pin brooch "piercing" an eyebrow.


Sweater, Moschino; vest, Prada; pants, Jean Paul Gaultier; hat, H&M; brooch as eyewear, stylist's own

These images descend into a night of dead stars, of muffled pain.


Belt as harness, Gucci

Makes you think of Nightmare on Elm Street.


Jacket, Chanel; beret as mask, Prada; necklace, Burberry Prorsum

Star Trek crossed with The Twilight Zone and Thomas Mann's Mario and the Magician.


Necklace, Christian Dior; shoulder pads, Trashy Lingerie, L.A.; t-shirt, Prada

Jacket as cape, Bottega Veneta; vest, Louis Vuitton; glasses, Dita

Jacket and leggings, Jean Paul Gaultier

Bolero, Celine; harness, Treasure Chest; belt and pants, Gucci

Pants and necktie, Dior Homme; gloves, Chanel

Jacket, Salvatore Ferragamo; blouse and skirt, Miu Miu; necklace as headpiece, Burberry Prorsum; leggings, Fogal

'Night Crusaders'
WestEast 27: Spice, Spring 2009
Photography: Wing Shya
Realisation: Sean Kunjambu

Man At Work

Stumbled upon this on tfs and loved the humourous story concept. Who knew these high fashion runway styles (above) could translate so well into daily work outfits? Tony Ward plays numerous characters at work wearing looks from Burberry Prorsum, Calvin Klein, Jean Paul Gaultier, Prada, Raf Simons & Thom Browne.

Prada for McDonald's? Genius.

(The Fashion Spot)

Out Magazine March 2011
Man At Work
Model: Tony Ward / Photographer: Giampaolo Sgura / Stylist: Grant Woolhead

Hope you all have a great start to the week. Happy Monday!=)

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