Kanye West on VMAN

Here are the best words to generally sum up things about this cover, and my dear music idol Kanye. “In Kanye’s only magazine cover shoot of the season, he shows that he’s finally done talking and wants his art to speak for itself. He has literally put his money where his mouth is, and in tandem, VMAN has issued a promotion where one in ten covers contain REAL dollar bills. It’s the ‘thrill of the game’ – and who better to illustrate this than one of the most controversial music and fashion icons of our generation.” VMAN’s “No Risk, No Reward” issue, with Kanye West photographed exclusively by Karl Lagerfeld, is now available on newsstands.

VMAN Issue #21: Gymnasium

Featuring a fashion forward spread in a black and white motif, here’s another preview from VMAN’s 21st issue. Shot by photographer Kacper Kasprzyk and styled by Tom Van Dorpe, this editorial is simply all about high fashion outfits in the gym. Now, drop and give us 20! VMAN’s “The Thrill of the Game Issue” hits newsstands this Thursday.

Catch more of the editorial after the click.

VMAN Issue #21: Chord Overstreet by Sebastian Faena

From the “No Risk, No Reward” issue of VMAN Magazine comes this spread taken by photographer Sebastian Faena featuring GLEE star Chord Overstreet. This inaugural fashion shoot at VMAN also includes an interview that’s part of the 8 page spread that dishes on the up-and-coming actor’s recent acting stardom, his ideal girlfriend, and growing up on the farm. Wearing pieces from G-Star to Galliano, you check out the complete spread after the click.

VMAN issue #21’s “Nor Risk, No Reward” issue hits newsstands today.

VMAN Issue #21: Game On by Terry Tsiolis

Here’s another preview from VMAN’s 21st issue featuring 6 of the 14 page spread editorial by photographer Terry Tsiolis entitled “Game On”. From bold colors to sleek black leathers, this spread features a sporty theme from VMAN’s favorite fashion houses across the globe. “It’s hard to image which came first: clothes or competition. But they’ve certainly evolved together. Each fashion house proudly has it’s own sporty styles and action looks. Here, we spotlight their celebrations of all things athletic.” Text by Jay Massacret.

More looks after the click.

VMAN Magazine Issue #21: Mugler by Nicola Formichetti

Known for being Lady Gaga’s fashion director and a contributor to V Magazine, Thierry Mugler’s newest designer, Nicola Formichetti will unveil his first men’s collection at the Paris Fashion Week. Previewed above is one of the two images that are taken from the upcoming issue of VMAN Magazine that features Formichetti’s appointment for the French fashion brand. Slated to be presented today, Lady Gaga will debut new material providing the show’s soundtrack and is expected to attend.

Catch the previewed looks and the article itself after the click.

VMAN Issue #20: Tokyo Tribe

The latest issue of VMAN magazine features this interesting fashion story by Koichiro Doi named the “Tokyo Tribe”. Seen on a 6 page spread, the Japanese models are donning thick and layered clothing resulting to a tribal-like motif. “We still dream of undiscovered corners of the world. Here, we create a spring fantasy of chic ancestry – a time-capsule for tribes of future centuries.”

Look out for the complete spread after the click.

VMAN Issue #20: Profiles

Another teaser for what’s in store on the new issue of VMAN magazine, we have here a look of the Profiles section. Shot by different photographers which includes Terry Richardson, Mark Abrahams, Nagi Sakai, and Paul Maffi, the featured stories revolves around Hollywood actor Sebastian Stan, New York Knicks’ Danilo Gallinari, Middle Eastern retail scion Wissam Al Mana, number one ranked Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen, and Japanese speed eater Takeru Kobayashi. The 20th issue will hit newsstands starting November 11th and on vman.com.

Look out for the uncaptioned images after the click.

VMAN Issue #20: International Player's Anthem

The upcoming 20th issue of VMAN Magazine features today’s hardest working men in the hip hop industry which includes Kid Cudi, Big Boi, Fabolous, Jay Sean, Ne-Yo, and J. Cole. Seen on a four-page spread shot by Cameron Krone and styled by James Worthington-Demolet, the cool boys were much-admired for their effortless style and greatness by the coveted magazine. The Winter Issue will be available on November 4 in Europe and on the 11th in US and vman.com.

See more of the spread after the click.

VMAN Issue #19: Boys to Men

Another preview of what's in store for the new issue of VMAN Magazine, this time it's a "Boys to Men" spread taken by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Olivier Rizzo. Models Kelly Rippy and Clement Chabernaud sets a guiding principle that "classic black makes a statement at any age" and it's in monochrome quality.

More looks after the click.

VMAN Issue #19: A Day on Wall Street

Financial NY getups await us to this new spread of VMAN from its 19th issue. Donning Fall's sharpest looks inspired by the "Financial Cowboys of the 1980's", legendary photog Josh Olins captures the Wall Street spread along with top models T.R. Pescod, Eric Watts, Sarah Dumond and AJ Abualrub, all styled by Jay Massacret. VMAN Issue 19 hits newsstands 9/9.

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[Vimeo Corner] Soulland: Making the Adler Fedora

VMAN.com debuts an exclusive video of Soulland chronicling the unique manufacturing process the Adler Fedora hats go through at the old Danish hat-making studio in Scandinavia.

Here at VMAN we have been championing Danish street-inspired fashion line Soulland for months now, with particular attention being paid to the modern take on the fedora that designer Silas Adler has pioneered.

Coinciding the debut, VMAN will be giving away 2 navy fedoras. Click here for instructions.

VMAN Magazine Issue #18: Swede and Vicious

A goodie preview of VMAN's upcoming issue, the Swede and Vicious spread would be another thing to look forward. Just a quick fact, Sweden is the world's third largest exporter of music, no wonder they could be seen everywhere, in indie genre for me. But anyway, I got the excitement after knowing Peter Bjorn and John and The Hives' Pelle Almqvist would be part of the editorials. It's like a blissful feeling seeing your favorite artists on a fashion mag.

Photographer: Moonspoon Saloon
Styling: Robert Rydberg
Text: Jacob Brown

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VMAN Magazine Issue #18: Youth In Revolt

From Hedi Slimane's photographic talent comes this special Danish youth portfolio in a 14-page spread at VMAN's 18th issue. Highlighting 17 young Danish men with various talents and backgrounds in the Copenhagen scene, the ex-Dior Homme designer didn't fail to pull off a great black and white shoot.

Check out the full preview of the spread below.

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VMAN Magazine Issue #18: Fall's Finest

VMAN picks out the best designer looks from the Fall/Winter 2010 menswear shows. Seen on the 6-page spread are the four trends the magazine have considered like Gentleman's Club, Outsize, Out-There, Outerwear, Alpine Adventure, and Soldier On.

For the full preview, please see images below. Fall's Finest is included on the 18th issue of VMAN Magazine hitting newsstands April 20th.

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VMAN Magazine: How To Dress Like A Pop Star

From VMAN Magazine's "How-To" Issue comes the dress-like-a-pop-star spread featuring "it" artists Justin Bieber, Adam Lambert, Gerard and Mikey Way (My Chemical Romance), and Gabe Saporta (Cobra Starship). "Pop music in 2010 can mean just about anything. From TV to tween and emo to rock, if you look good and sound good, the world will love you. Meet five guys who wear their songs on their shirtsleeves" Young pop star Justin Bieber sported his infamous Rihanna lipstick mark on shoot. Each pop star was shot by Mark Abrahams and styled by James Worthington DeMolet. VMAN #17 hits newsstands TODAY!

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VMAN Issue #17: How to Be a Movie Star

VMAN issue #17 features a six page spread of purely Nicholas Hoult entitled "How to Be a Movie Star" shot by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Olivier Rizzo. Starring in Tom Ford's directional debut, "A Single Man" and soon on a remake of the 1981 film "Clash of the Titans", Nicholas Hoult's up and coming status ascended from his roles on indies and TV shows. Issue #17 hits newsstands January 28, 2010.

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Happy Holidays from VMAN & Hedi Slimane

Hedi Slimane presents a short film brought to us by VMAN. "Meet Oscar Nilsson, 16 Year-old star of The Royal Danish Ballet Theatre." Click here for the video.

VMAN Magazine Issue #17: The Outsiders by Collier Schorr Preview

To be featured on VMAN issue #17, here's a preview of their new fashion spread "The Outsiders" featuring Victorinox-designer Pierre-Henri Mattout's styling along with Photographer Collier Schorr. In case you're up to the story of the shoot, simple, they will be showing how cool kids hang out this Spring.

Photography Collier SchorrStyling Pierre-Henri Mattout
Grooming Kristin Gallegos for La Mer
Models Paolo Anchisi, AJ Abualrub (Ford NY), Vladimir Ivanov, Giorgios Tsetis (Wilhelmina), Jerome Wyvekens, Steffen Weng (DNA)
Photo assistant Hibbard Nash
Lighting director Toe Tomcho
Production Monika Condrea (C/S Studio)