Vogue Hommes Japan Fall/ Winter 2012

Baroque T-shirt Roberto Cavalli, Cotton apron Dsquared, Lace-up boots with chain detail Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy, Baroque trousers and kilt, tiara stylist’s studio, Vintage necklace stylist’s archive

Left: Suit jacket Hugo Boss, Vintage necklace, stylist’s archive Baroque T-shirt trousers and kilt, tiara stylist’s studio | Right: Studded leather belt veRsace Lace-up boots with chain detail Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Printed bomber jacket, baroque trousers and kilt, tiara stylist’s studio

Embroidered shirt, baroque pleated skirt, striped jeans, embroidered scarf and fur-covered glasses Stylist’s Studio

Left: Jacquard top prada, Vintage necklace, stylist’s archive Kilt, baseball cap and tiaras stylist’s studio | Right: Printed wool bomber jacket and shorts, and lace-up boots with chain detail Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Embroidered scarf worn as a top, baroque trousers, striped jeans, baseball cap and tiara stylist’s studio

Left: Jacket dsquared Studded leather belt Versace Embroidered jacket, trousers and shirt, lace-up boots, and tiara stylist’s studio | Right: Printed wool bomber jacket and shorts, printed wool trousers, and lace-up boots with chain detail Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Embroidered scarf worn as a top, striped jeans, baseball cap and tiara stylist’s sTudio

I am a very big fan and follower of men's wear and men's fashion. As a man I think it is important for us to think outside the box and not be so... black and white. I don't mean so much to follow trends but really to find one's own individual style and identity when it comes to dressing, not be afraid of a little color and for god's sake, experiment a little! We men are already extremely limited with our fashion, especially in New York City. I think lots of men here are curious to try things but are almost afraid of how people or especially other men might perceive them. I for one believe that not being afraid to try something new and different, when you can pull it off of course, shows character and confidence.

I read most men's wear publications... or at least look at all the pictures haha! Vogue Hommes Japan however, always manages to push the limits and create pure art. This is why I love this publication. I saw these shots on Models.com as a preview of the greatness to come in the new Fall/ Winter 2012 issue of Vogue Hommes Japan and I just had to share it with you guys. I'm loving the concept and all the different elements and uses of color in these shots. It has a dark, Gothic and almost Tudor Dynasty/ Baroque era feel to it,   I also love the religious influence, which I think is always awesome when incorporated into styling, very Givenchy esque.... I almost want to blow a few of these up and frame them! Superb work, photographed by Willy Vanderpere and Styled by Panos Yiapanis.

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