The latest issue of How To Spend It magazine brings a fresh perspective to men’s fashion by featuring two male models, Lucas El Bali and Takfarines Bengana, on its cover dated September 16th, 2023. Captured by the lens of photographer Nathaniel Goldberg on the streets of Paris, the cover image showcases the duo elegantly donned in Prada, with El Bali sporting vintage Converse sneakers, and Bengana, a vintage silk scarf, Licia Florio shoes and Falke socks.
As the cover story unfolds, the pair takes the readers on a sartorial journey around Paris. The celebrated stylist, Anastasia Barbieri, curates ensembles from prestigious brands such as Emporio Armani, Meta Campania Collective, Maison Margiela, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Husbands, Valentino, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Isabel Marant, Gucci, Hermès. A.P.C., Bottega Veneta, Loro Piana, Tom Ford, Loewe, Magliano, Fendi, Dior Men, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Y/Project, Charvet, Brioni, Theory, Umit Benan, Vivienne Westwood, Courrèges, The Row, Dries Van Noten, Lemaire and Balenciaga.
The grooming aspect of the photoshoot is meticulously managed by hair stylist Stéphane Lancien, make-up artist Tom Pecheux and manicurist Brenda Abrial. The entire production is seamlessly orchestrated by Michaël Lacomblez from Louis2.
Read more: adidas Originals x Craig Green reimagine Stan Smith for Fall/Winter 2023
