AnOther Man: Untitled editorial in red

The idea of wearing bandages as tops isn't knew. Pieces by Raf Simons in this shoot may have in fact been influenced by old artisanal articles by Martin Margiela. Coincidentally, new clothes by the Belgian designer appear alongside the "new" bandage tops by Simons. I take it as homage.


Rubber bandage (worn as top), Expectations
Untitled editorial from AnOther Man 7, Autumn/Winter 2008
Photography by Mark Segal, Styling by Alister Mackie

I think it's no coincidence that the archive-inspired bandage tops appear in the same editorial as these vintage cropped shirts by Vivienne Westwood, which are very 80s. The reference, of course, is Britain during that era and the Sex Pistol's Johnny Rotten.


Patterned jacket and tartan trousers, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus; lycra t-shirt, vintage Sex by Vivienne Westwood from Rellik; patent leather high tops by Reebok by Juun J

How else can Portobello and Rick Owens mix?

Military cap and reversible tartan jacket, Portobello market; long sleeve fine jersey t-shirts, Rick Owens; torn t-shirt, Wasteland; high waisted trousers, Yohji Yamamoto

Rubber bodysuit, Expectations; padlock pendant necklace and bracelet, TEM; Dead End pendant necklace, Atelier 11; high waisted trousers, Yohji Yamamoto; leather belt, Julius

Even the check shirts are cropped. Red tartans look good with other patterns in black. Again, as in a past editorial I posted, this outfit will not be as effective if the model weren't blond.


Three button fitted jacket and silk pocket square, Yves Saint Laurent; checked shirt, Angels; trousers, Gucci



And as precocious looking.

Oversized mohair tank top and jersey shorts, Rick Owens; rubber collar, Expectations

With that sensual defiance in his eyes.

Leather biker jacket archive, Jitrois; checked shirt, Diesel; torn t-shirt, Wasteland; Dead End pin, Atelier 11; padlock chain and safety pin necklaces, TEM

And yes! Red pants. I don't know if I will dare, but just look at these pairs!


Brick print jacket, Maison Martin Margiels; bandage top and collar, Raf Simons; bullet pendant necklace, TEM; trousers, Prada

Knotted rubber waistcoat, Maison Martin Margiela; trousers, Jil Sander; silver ring, Atelier 11

Nothing really as blatant as that color. You will need all the patterns at hand, and especially the color black, to tame it.


Lycra t-shirt, vintage Sex by Vivienne Westwood from Rellik; trousers, Filippa K; patterened silk scarves, Gucci; bandanas, Rokit

Tartan tuxedo jacket, Vivienne Westwood Man; tartan shirt, Wasteland; padlock chain, TEM; marbled trousers, Jil Sander

And this, this is just bloody fabulous.

Bandage top and saftey pin brooch, Raf Simons

Numéro Homme: Performance

Leggings are for dancing, and so are skirts, as long as they are paired with them. What other way to say this than by the modern version of stop motion photography?

'Performance' from Numéro Homme 17 Printemps-été 2009
Par Victor Callens par Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Réalisation: Serge Girardi

I must say that, along with Hedi Slimane's photos of skaters wearing his Dior Homme creations, these are the most convincing images I have seen of men wearing skirts. Movement, it's all about movement.

Débardeur en maille jacquard, Gaultier2; kilt en toile laquée, John Galliano; jean imprimé, Roberto Cavalli; sneakers, Lanvin; ceinture en cuir, The Viridi-Anne

Short, Nike; pull en maille de coton, Gucci

And color, which this editorial so spiritedly splashes around with: like spring and summer after an overly oppressive winter. Who says man skirts have to be black and gothic?

Pull à emmanchures raglan en maille rigide, Calvin Klein Collection; bermuda plissé en coton; Comme de Garçons Homme Plus; jean, Dior Homme; sneakers, Martin Margiela

Something you can't do with bermuda shorts.

If summer has to deal with the color black, it will have to be in patterns. More than one, even more than two. Let the combinations be dizzying. Let them move!

T-shirt imprimé, Comme de Garçons Homme Plus; bermuda en acétate imprimé, Emporio Armani; leggings, Nike; sneakers, Dior Homme

T-shirts imprimé, Edition limitee Stephen Sprouse pour Louis Vuitton

Let colors and patterns scintillate together.

T-shirt à ceinture élastiquée en jersey de coton, Dior Homme; sarouel en jersey de coton imprimé, John Galliano; leggings en velours éponge, Vivienne Westwood Man; sneakers, Nike

Stars that glow in the dark.

Let your step be light.

T-shirt en jersey de coton imprimé, Jean Paul Gaultier; short vintage customisé, Z Zegna; leggings, American Apparel; sneakers, Edition limite Stephen Sprouse pour Louis Vuitton

Take the disco with you in your every stride.

(Don't you think only dancers can give justice to these mirror leggings?)

T-shirt oversize en jersey de lin imprimé, John Galliano; leggings miroir, Maison Martin Margiela; sneakers, Dior Homme

AnOther Man: Extreme dreams

'Extreme Dreams', AnOther Man Fall 2007
Photography by Mark Segal, Styling by Alister Mackie
Scanned by Ed @ Modelhommes, from The Fashion Spot

Big, wind-swept knits against a vast sandy desert.


Douglas and Nico wear felt caps by Lanvin;
oversized wool jumpers by John Galliano Homme; trousers and shoes by Prada

This could be the moon or an abandoned planet.

Douglas wears silver jumper (worn around neck) and oversized cable knit jumper by Dolce & Gabbana;
chevron print trousers by Burberry Prorsum

Or the dominion of Cain, together with all the banished.


Douglas wears hooded fur coat by Prada; sheerling cropped bodysuit by Kim Jones;
shirt by Burberry Prorsum

Nico wears fur tunic by Prada

Warriors without their adversaries.

Nico wears fur jacket by Fendi; knitted trousers by Miu Miu;
leather gloves by Raf Simons; silver neck plate from Pebble

Douglas wears zipped jumper and oversized jumper by Vivienne Westwood Man;
wool trousers and patent leather shoes by Prada

Predators without their prey.

Nico wears fur lined kimono by John Galliano Homme; silver neck plates from Pebble

Nico wears felt hat by Lanvin; jumper (worn around shoulders) by Prada; knitted bodysuit ny Miharayasuhiro;
leather gloves by Raf Simons; patent leather shoes by Prada

Douglas wears short sleeve jumper; stirruped trousers and degredée shoes by Prada;
smoked quartz crystal necklace from Pebble

This is the moment right before we wake up,
when the light flashes and everything and everyone else disappears.

Some Spring 2010 ads

Trussardi 1911

Raf Simons

GQ Style: Homecoming

To celebrate my reunion with my long-lost scanner installer disc, here is a beautiful editorial from GQ Style that celebrates youth, the country, and the fantastic hues and shades of autumn.


Top, Paul Smith; trousers, Brioni

'Homecoming', GQ Style 9, Autumn - Winter 2009-2010
Photography by Phil Poynter
Styling by David Bradshaw




Brown tweed jacket, Daks; microcheck shirt, Hackett; beige trousers, Daks; socks, Burlington; loafers, John Lobb; roadster classic bicycle, Pashley




Brown tweed jacket with elbow patches, Prince of Wales check shirt, brown leather gloves: all Hackett; beige trousers, Tommy Hilfiger; socks, Burlington; shoes, John Lobb; roadster bicycle, Pashley




Double-breasted jacket, shirt, tie, trousers, scarf: all Ermenegildo Zegna




Tweed jacket, Gieves & Hawkes; shirt, Paul Smith; trousers, Tommy Hilfiger; socks, American Apparel




Tweed sports jacket, Polo Ralph Lauren; crewneck sweater, Daks; jeans, Bally; socks, American Apparel; Grand Carrera watch, Tag Heuer




Tweed jacket (part of suit), rollneck sweater: both Polo Ralph Lauren




Shirt and undershirt: both Paul Smith; trousers, Vivienne Westwood; belt, Hackett; Arceau pocket watch, from a selection, Hermes




Striped undershirt, Paul Smith Jeans; trousers, Vivienne Westwood; belt, Cartier




Shirt, Hugo Boss; tie, E. Tautz; trousers, Boss Green; belt, Church's; jacket (on the hay), Canali




Jacket, shirt, tie, trousers: all E. Tautz; socks, American Apparel




Shetland tweed jacket, Huntsman; shirt, Hugo Boss; tie, E. Tautz; corduroy trousers, Trussardi 1911




Prince of Wales check jacket and trousers (part of suit): both Gieves & Hawkes; shirt and tie: both E. Tautz




Barnaby Dunn wears knit tank top, Polo Ralph Lauren; top and boots: both Paul Smith; beige trousers, Tommy Hilfiger; socks, American Apparel. Harry Goodwins wears grey shirt, Hugo Boss; green knit tank top, Polo Ralph Lauren; brown trousers, Trussardi 1911. Philipp Schmidt wears sweater, Polo Ralph Lauren