21 May, 2009

Stephanie: Super-Models

Magazine: Vogue Hommes International
Issue: Spring/Summer 2009
Models: Mark Vanderloo, Greg Hansen, Werner Schreyer, Larry Scott, Andre Van Noord
Photographer: Hedi Slimane
Editorial: Super-Models

I found these snaps at foto decadent and immediately fell in love. I'm a huge fan of Slimane, especially his portraits. His photographic delivery - the simple, black and white crystal clear shots - has become his signature, where his subjects exude incredible potency. The editorial itself pays tribute to the male supermodels of the 90's - Mark Vanderloo, Greg Hansen, Werner Schreyer, Larry Scott, Andre Van Noord. Since Slimane is the father of heroin chic, the men are unsurprisingly painted as sexy, dark and mysteriously punk characters. It's all in their faces, their poses, their attitude, they're real men. Mascaulinity is written all over their candid expressions. They're fearless, they take pride in their fine lines and allow us to get up close and personal. The title of the editorial really says it all. They were the first 'super-models' in the male modelling industry, and they prove to you why. They won't have any of that nancy boy business. *Sigh* 'Super-Models' demonstrates true physical beauty. I mean, to be able to age and still have a strikingly effective hold over someone, how many people can do that?

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