The art of “styling” is about being good at matching clothes and accessories, is about achieving results also through the combination of dissimilar fabrics in a perfectly harmonious way. Is the ability to combine clothing, body shape and proportions. It’s understanding the meaning of style after climbing the ladder for years. By mixing and matching pieces the “stylist” is able to express a certain beauty which is directly proportional to his skills. It’s a real job that involves a high level of professionalism indispensable for published fashion media. Stylists can help photographers building their careers, they can contribute to the success of magazines, editorial campaigns and fashion shows (or they can ruin them as well). It’s an important role that shouldn’t be underestimated. Some of them acquired great writing skills through the years and they now write remarkable articles not just for slick magazines but also for widely-read newspapers. When flipping through fashion editorial pages one should consider that behind each single shot there are passion, thoughts, good taste and quite a lot of work. Foto by Lee Strickland from Harper’s Bazaar Uomo, 1994. The model is wearing Emporio Armani.

DIRK BIKKEMBERGS

 Il brand riparte da questa collezione: è perfettamente in armonia tra abbigliamento sportivo e fashion.

EMPORIO ARMANI

Con questa collezione, Armani si rivolge ad un uomo che segue le tendenze della moda.

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Lusso ostentato e distintivo

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It’s James Bond’s 50th anniversary. There is nothing left to add to his proverbial elegance as a lot has already been written in the past fifty years, I could run the risk of repeating someone else’s comment. Although everyone likes the character and despite all Daniel Craig’s efforts to emulate James Bond’s famous aplomb, the truth is that through all of those years Agent 007 has always been devoted to conformism -he’s a proper english after all- from Sean Connery to Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Timothy Dalton. Even George Lazenby in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” had to wear the same old tuxedo a part from that one scene where he’s wearing a kilt. Nothing to object to: black saves everyone, and so does a tuxedo. However, having followed the saga, I have always found more interesting the “bad guys” looks. The most stylish ones have been Christopher Walken (A View to a Kill, 1985) and Mads Mikkelsenche in Casino Royale (2006) which made his appearance clad in a reassuring, yet original monochrome ton sur ton brown suit. I’m obviously expecting a lot from the next James Bond’s enemy: Javier Barden. We shall see.

Ph. Francesco Bertola, styling Carlo Ortenzi, grooming Maurizio Lucchese

I’m one of those who believe that this casual sportswear wave has been catastrofic, even though sometimes I do fall back into it. However, since when nylon replaced cashmere and down jackets replaced paletots, cities are starting to resemble like ski slopes; in northern countries, people have a valid reason to wear body warmer jackets, due to practical and climatic circumstances.It must be said that sometimes those outfits, are being chosen in the hope of looking sexy but often the result is disenchanting. Jeans and jackets can help define your figure, but more often it’s like scoring an own goal.From my point of view, there are other ways of feeling comfortable and sexy.My reference model would be Marlon Brando wearing coat and pullover in Last Tango in Paris. A radiating sensuality style choice, never predictable, and a styling that made history through the pages of men’s fashion magazines. On top, picture by Nicolas Moore, for Harper Bazaar Men (1994, picture Instagram) portraying Mark Van Der Loo in Emporio Armani.