I have been writing on many occasions about the importance of a good styling to pull off a successful fashion shooting. When shooting menswear a good styling is even more essential, because everyone knows that being extravagant in womenswear it’s allowed but when men try to be original and fashionable they are usually looked upon with suspicion and classified as laughable. This doesn’t happen abroad, in countries like Great Britain, France and many others in the U.S. the melting pot of races and costumes it’s peacefully accepted as part of everyday life. The result of the intersections between colors and fabrics from different cultures can be outstanding. In order to “bring” to Italian magazines the beauty and distinctiveness of collections designed by those who have been inspired by the exoticism of the East(Etro is one among many), we should get into a more liberal and open minded mood just like those countries. Would it be too weird for Italian readers to combine fabrics with different patterns? Yes. So we opted for a combination of Paisley and chamois leather clothing which is an original look indeed, however it would be nice to follow the waves of fashion and look towards the future with less prejudices. Duster coat/dressing gown by Etro.

The photo was published in the book “Max, Il Libro del Denim” that has consecrated denim through three long different fashion photographic stories. This pic comes from Toni Thorimbert story: he shot many real craftsmen from Italy. Mr Miliani’s occupation is the clown in the circus; he wears Stone Island jacket. In the next weeks you’ll see more pictures coming from the England and USA jeans stories.

Uno scatto classico di Toni Thorimbert: scattante, realistico, grintoso. Le sembianze del modello sono in contrasto con il taglio impeccabile dell’abito (Gucci).

A shot by Toni Thorimbert: snappy, realistic, gritty. The look of the model is in contrast with the tailoring of the suit (Gucci).

Blazer and denim jeans: a 90’s must have. The crude Toni Thorimbert light was perfectly tuning-in with the styling. Clothes by You Young by Enrico Coveri.