Roman column–print silk shirt by MOSCHINO, worn with cream chino trousers by MANS CONCEPT and a belt by HERMÈS. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo
Whether drawn to the restraint of mid-century modernism or the opulence of baroque grandeur, dress to complement your surroundings.
Against faded studio backdrops and crumpled landscape posters, the editorial titled ‘‘The Shape of Silence’ echoes the artifice of a 1970s portrait studio, where artificial painted horizons and staged stillness render ordinary moments into commercial icons. Clothed in garments of deliberately ambiguous origin, framed with a composition akin to Giorgio Morandi and the essence of Hiroshi Sugimoto, time feels less as though it is passing than gently held in place. A man stands, carrying the weight of garments by designers such as Moschino, Prada, and Valentino, pieces that both adorn and shield against the elements, while allowing gravity on breath to take precedence.
Natural order
For a mid-century Scandinavian sensibility, refine the essentials, where structure is softened by texture and restraint shapes the overall look
Printed poetry
For extravagant opulence, dress with intent, where gold-plated, scarf prints, and expressive prints deliver impact.
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Wool overcoat by DESCENDANT OF THIEVES, worn with a ribbed wool sweater and chino pants by ARKET, with heeled boots by PRADA. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo1/10 -
Deconstructed sweater by CAMPERLAB, plaid flannel pants by EMEERREE STUDIO, worn with brogues by DR. MARTENS. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo2/10 -
Pleated shirt and tie by CONCEPTWEAR, worn with baker pants by PRADA and horsebit slippers by GUCCI. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo3/10 -
Hat and knitted sweater by VALENTINO. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo4/10 -
Oversized Harrington jacket, tailored pants, and loafers by PRADA. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo5/10 -
ADOLFO DOMINGUEZ suit and CAMPERLAB shoes. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo6/10 -
FERRAGAMO shoes. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo7/10 -
PELLICER top and trousers. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo8/10 -
FERRAGAMO blazer, trousers, top, and shoes. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo9/10 -
VALENTINO bag and ACROMATYX trousers. Photographed by Alejandro Arrias and David Bravo10/10
Model: Hugo Kwon of Uno Models. Art Direction: Jhonson Camilo. Hair and Makeup: Ariadna Martin. Photography Assistant: Fflorenica. Styling Assistant: Luis Carmona and Masu
