A little Velvet Goldmine / Misshapes…but still kinda cool. Truthfully, I think more men should wear eyeliner / kohl. On the right guy it can be dramatic in a good way.
The brown, lilac, and hint of mossy green are an inspiring color combination that would seem more appropriate for easter. However, here the color combination is made dark and edgy. (P.S. I wish I could wear eye liner like that)
I like it. What I especially like is that he plays with gender with his eye makeup, hat, and clavicle cleavage (if you will). He comes off as masculine despite the “feminine” touches. And people say you don’t highlight men who play with gendered clothing, Sart.
So vastly different from the boys of my hometown (smalltown Ontario), clad identically in enormous hooded sweatshirts and dangerously low embellished jeans. Reminds me of why I adore the diversity of my new home, Montreal. This boy is beautiful!
Love how the clavicle sets of the flimsiness of the t-shirt at the same time as the angular shapes of his face and jacket collar. Light is perfect–as if the reflections in the background are mirrored on his face and chest.
fantastic colours–lilac, minty green, yellow, blue-green played off the darkness of his hair, eyes and jacket.
Although this look might be considered ‘typical’ by some, I think you have to pay attention to the little details in this picture. I mean, the fit of his shirt, the colors he uses, and the attitude with which he pulls this off really make this better than the average joe’s streetwear.
i like his intensity… beautiful colours. nice pink lips! i enjoy this look very much… especially because of the colours (not too much, very well played). it wouldn’t have as been interesting otherwise…
I’m always impressed with very young people who favour a retro look from an era that predates their consciousness. Where did he get the ideas? Why does he prefer this look to more modern clothes? Does he look like this every day or is this a fancy dress’ occasion?
There’s only a drapey keffiya and a single dangling earring wanting to complete this handsome young chap’s rendition of the year 1988 (give or take season). But I wonder what he’s wearing on bottom. Is he hardcore enough to rock the paperbag waist jeans, slouchy socks and chunky creepers that complete the period costume?
This is a great picture. For a second, I thought I was looking at the Face Hunter blog I also have bookmarked. This is certainly a different look captured by the Satorialist. Usually the photos tend to lean toward a classic look done well or with a twist and usually in the daylight. Still wonderful though.
I might have been oblivious to this before, but lately your photographs seem to just take off to another level of artistic expression. I LOVE IT! It makes me happy to see something like this photo every couple of days. Like getting a present. I’m sure Pitti Uomo is a big reason, but it feels like Christmas. Thank you!
That being said this beautiful creature is getting a triple A+ for the way he wears the hat.
i got your blog from post magazine in hk. i was hoping i would see pictures of hk people here but i see none!!!! :( anyway i think your photography is great, and a wonderful selection of fashion and individuals around the world….
This guy’s name is Matt Holloway? Matt something…He used to be a male model, did some shows but I think he does styling now or something. I’m really not sure but if it’s him he’s originally from Vancouver.
Whenever I see a young man like this I first think, “I wonder what his reference points were”. In many instances, it’s all about some indie movie character and this is ok since young men read little; in the worst case, it’s a TV show; this look is cool for many reasons but, for me, mostly about the trilby and the counterpoint with the face and colors in the shirt; beats cargos and athletic shirt any day of the week; bravo
Alright, so he grabs your attention in a way that only that very fridge look can. The T works well with the dark brooding look, fallen-angelesque. Jury’s still out on the hat but the colour on his lips completes the look.
Such a handsome young man! He plays up the angularity of his face very well with his collar, hat, makeup. Very good that the right photographer came along to capture it!
For me, this ensemble is about that perfectly wonderful hat, without which the color combinations would be less than inspiring, though still quite pleasing.
And it helps, of course, that he’s tremendously attractive.
Great. The color of the hat and the green in the t-shirt. The face on the t-shirt matching the guy’s face. Nothing like a good photograph to give us a new start.
I love how you framed this picture sart! He screams youth and night and wild and city streets. The color combination is great and the eyeliner is just right on him. I also wish I could pull it off, tried once… big mistake.
He is Self conscious and GORGEOUS. Who the hell cares if he is a “real man”? People… To me he is being himself, and his cute little self is Hot, punto.
i’m from ontario as well, but i don’t think i’ve ever heard of “smalltown” before. there are still an over abundance of men of all ages wearing thug jeans and hoodies, but there are quite a few men that play the gender game such as this young man. i can’t say that i find either style very flattering. eyeliner on men is just tacky.
I know everyone goes straight to the hat, but this look is all about that incredibly casual brown jacket. Seriously, think about it. The common “hipster” (I appologize to offended europeans but i need it to serve a point) would go for a black jacket, maybe leather…not this blue collar working man’s jacket. He is really capitalizing on what he’s got to show and he’s just a little irresistable for it. BTW, I love androgeony and this is why.
lora
January 31, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Club kid 1992…
and the point is?
Russia!
January 31, 2008 at 7:39 pm
love it! Light is just perfect!
Paul Pincus
January 31, 2008 at 7:53 pm
A little Velvet Goldmine / Misshapes…but still kinda cool. Truthfully, I think more men should wear eyeliner / kohl. On the right guy it can be dramatic in a good way.
Dexter Obvious
January 31, 2008 at 8:00 pm
I think he’s stellar.
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 8:01 pm
The brown, lilac, and hint of mossy green are an inspiring color combination that would seem more appropriate for easter. However, here the color combination is made dark and edgy. (P.S. I wish I could wear eye liner like that)
Christine
January 31, 2008 at 8:09 pm
I like it. What I especially like is that he plays with gender with his eye makeup, hat, and clavicle cleavage (if you will). He comes off as masculine despite the “feminine” touches. And people say you don’t highlight men who play with gendered clothing, Sart.
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 8:22 pm
I want to see what his bottom half looked like. Skinny jeans? Oxfords?
adil sg
January 31, 2008 at 8:23 pm
wow….kool dude…
not everyone can pull out that look..
his one of a kind..kool..
kepp it up…
wiiiee
addie
jennifer
January 31, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Love his pink/purple hat. And the eyes on the man on the t-shirt is equal to the real person.
Laura
January 31, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I think…I may be…in love. The eye makeup especially is perfect! And that hat!
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 9:10 pm
So vastly different from the boys of my hometown (smalltown Ontario), clad identically in enormous hooded sweatshirts and dangerously low embellished jeans. Reminds me of why I adore the diversity of my new home, Montreal. This boy is beautiful!
Ruth
January 31, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Love how the clavicle sets of the flimsiness of the t-shirt at the same time as the angular shapes of his face and jacket collar. Light is perfect–as if the reflections in the background are mirrored on his face and chest.
fantastic colours–lilac, minty green, yellow, blue-green played off the darkness of his hair, eyes and jacket.
over all cooooooool.
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Although this look might be considered ‘typical’ by some, I think you have to pay attention to the little details in this picture. I mean, the fit of his shirt, the colors he uses, and the attitude with which he pulls this off really make this better than the average joe’s streetwear.
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 9:31 pm
No, it’s “guy-liner”.
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 9:33 pm
that T shirt, and he matches his lipstick to his mauve trilby…MAUVE TRILBY!!! never mind the kohl, the kid has style and taste. Lovin’it Sart.
cassaundra
January 31, 2008 at 9:50 pm
the eyes speak – i think – almost tell a story.
you’ve quite captured this man ..
and the colors are incredible.
whatever you do – you do it well.
bravo :-)
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I know a lot of people are going to cry ‘hipster!’
But I say he’s smoldering with youth, sex and i-don’t-care-what-you-think panache.
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 10:16 pm
I love how the light makes the white of his eye a light lilac color…
I wish there were people that looked like him where I live. Let’s see more makeup on men please!
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 10:21 pm
dear mr. sartorialist,
i like it when you photograph the whole outfit.
ryan.
from toronto
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Lora dear, let me explain something to you.
club kid 1992= club kid 2008
The point is and always will be: sex, youth, late nights, bright lights and more than likely, drugs
(not to assume anything about this young man, who knows maybe he’s clean as a whistle?)
Anyways, Lora, there is no ‘point’ to fashion. That’s what makes it fashion, isn’t it? :)
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 10:26 pm
oh my god THANK YOU! i love this!
Anonymous
January 31, 2008 at 11:31 pm
i like his intensity… beautiful colours. nice pink lips! i enjoy this look very much… especially because of the colours (not too much, very well played). it wouldn’t have as been interesting otherwise…
he reminds me of patrick wolf a little…
enc
January 31, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Dark and Brooding.
amed studio
February 1, 2008 at 12:20 am
A stunning and intriguing portrait.
I’m always impressed with very young people who favour a retro look from an era that predates their consciousness. Where did he get the ideas? Why does he prefer this look to more modern clothes? Does he look like this every day or is this a fancy dress’ occasion?
There’s only a drapey keffiya and a single dangling earring wanting to complete this handsome young chap’s rendition of the year 1988 (give or take season). But I wonder what he’s wearing on bottom. Is he hardcore enough to rock the paperbag waist jeans, slouchy socks and chunky creepers that complete the period costume?
Laguna Beach Trad
February 1, 2008 at 12:38 am
Nice photo, Sart. But is this supposed to be daring, cutting-edge, or something? We have seen this a million times before. Unremarkable.
Kristina Marie
February 1, 2008 at 12:48 am
This is a great picture. For a second, I thought I was looking at the Face Hunter blog I also have bookmarked. This is certainly a different look captured by the Satorialist. Usually the photos tend to lean toward a classic look done well or with a twist and usually in the daylight. Still wonderful though.
Modelizer
February 1, 2008 at 12:59 am
The way he’s looking into the camera is amazing and intense.
Dulcinea
February 1, 2008 at 1:00 am
ziggy. iggy. lou. whatever. love it. amazing emotion. love the lilac hat and his lips.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 1:05 am
I might have been oblivious to this before, but lately your photographs seem to just take off to another level of artistic expression. I LOVE IT! It makes me happy to see something like this photo every couple of days. Like getting a present. I’m sure Pitti Uomo is a big reason, but it feels like Christmas. Thank you!
That being said this beautiful creature is getting a triple A+ for the way he wears the hat.
kat
February 1, 2008 at 1:06 am
Hear, hear… more men should wear makeup. Especially black eyeliner, very sexy! Brilliant photo!
Andy • Drew • Andrew
February 1, 2008 at 1:30 am
this guy looks like he’s trying too hard… to be a fashionista it takes effort, but not force.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 1:40 am
Fantastic! He’s doing Pete Doherty better than Pete Doherty does Pete Doherty. What a freaking t-shirt!
Energie
Bonnie
February 1, 2008 at 1:48 am
i got your blog from post magazine in hk. i was hoping i would see pictures of hk people here but i see none!!!! :(
anyway i think your photography is great, and a wonderful selection of fashion and individuals around the world….
james
February 1, 2008 at 2:00 am
do his eyes naturally match his hat, is it a reflection or it’s photoshopped? really stunning. i never thought much of flamers, til now…
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 2:43 am
wow just a great look …i think he comes directly from the catwalk
cathy
February 1, 2008 at 3:38 am
Oooh just beautiful… Smouldering & intense. Perfect mix of colours & textures. Like a visual poem – I could look at this picture for hours.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 3:39 am
congratulations, one of your best shots yet.
the light is perfect, mesmerizing!
starbahks
February 1, 2008 at 3:42 am
he totally looks like the Joker character from the real Dark Knight. (with all due respect)
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 4:00 am
That face, the proportions – so Italian! Beautiful!
Ben
February 1, 2008 at 5:15 am
apt pun/title since the guy looks like The Joker
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 5:50 am
This guy’s name is Matt Holloway? Matt something…He used to be a male model, did some shows but I think he does styling now or something. I’m really not sure but if it’s him he’s originally from Vancouver.
Ellen´L
February 1, 2008 at 5:59 am
Great look and great picture!
Love it.
missdelite
February 1, 2008 at 6:29 am
Never thought I’d find a fella in guyliner attractive,but….
biglakestyle
February 1, 2008 at 6:29 am
Whenever I see a young man like this I first think, “I wonder what his reference points were”. In many instances, it’s all about some indie movie character and this is ok since young men read little; in the worst case, it’s a TV show; this look is cool for many reasons but, for me, mostly about the trilby and the counterpoint with the face and colors in the shirt; beats cargos and athletic shirt any day of the week; bravo
M
February 1, 2008 at 6:35 am
Alright, so he grabs your attention in a way that only that very fridge look can. The T works well with the dark brooding look, fallen-angelesque. Jury’s still out on the hat but the colour on his lips completes the look.
supplicem
February 1, 2008 at 7:35 am
He looks interesting, not at all for the look, but for the combination and for his lovely face…
Love him
Carolina Lange
February 1, 2008 at 7:44 am
Amazing photo!
Catriona
February 1, 2008 at 9:02 am
This is seriously sexy.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 9:04 am
Such a handsome young man! He plays up the angularity of his face very well with his collar, hat, makeup. Very good that the right photographer came along to capture it!
McTickle
February 1, 2008 at 9:15 am
He looks like he takes himself way too seriously.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 11:39 am
Once again we have LBT casting a dark and negative shadow. Sweet Jesus!
Maupassant
February 1, 2008 at 11:50 am
Mctickle are you related to Laguna Bitch Trad?
PLATFORM
February 1, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Beautiful, beautiful boy.
phineas
February 1, 2008 at 12:50 pm
For me, this ensemble is about that perfectly wonderful hat, without which the color combinations would be less than inspiring, though still quite pleasing.
And it helps, of course, that he’s tremendously attractive.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 1:07 pm
coool!
Christina
February 1, 2008 at 1:10 pm
His name’s Tyler Riggs and he’s with Red/agency. hot!!
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 1:38 pm
WOWZY, WOW! WOW!
Amy
February 1, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I love this guy’s look as well as they shot you took. The colours are really beautiful.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 2:17 pm
His name is Tyler. He’s a model from Florida, with Red Models in NY. He does look very cool.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 2:21 pm
did james seriously say flamer??
Catherine
February 1, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I LOVE this photo – he is beautiful, and the light and colours are just stunning… I agree this must be one of your best
Marissa
February 1, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I adore a man an eyeliner!
Especially if he can really pull it off like this one.
Lora
February 1, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Sorry Anonymous @ 10:22 p.m.-
This isn’t fashion, in the sense that fashion is something original/unexpected/startling. This is boring and, I agree, way too self-concious.
m-
February 1, 2008 at 5:11 pm
1992?
you mean 1982!!!!!
this is so retro 80s
mctickle, this guy is wearing eyeliner, is he a “real man”?
cordelia
February 1, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Great. The color of the hat and the green in the t-shirt. The face on the t-shirt matching the guy’s face. Nothing like a good photograph to give us a new start.
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Oh mctickle, have you no sense of drama?
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 9:15 pm
helllooo culture club
Anonymous
February 1, 2008 at 10:09 pm
I love how you framed this picture sart! He screams youth and night and wild and city streets. The color combination is great and the eyeliner is just right on him. I also wish I could pull it off, tried once… big mistake.
Keep up the good job.
xoxo,
r
Allie
February 2, 2008 at 1:34 am
I’m in love, he looks fabulous.
Bella07
February 2, 2008 at 2:59 am
reminds me of a clockwork orange meets sesame street mixture. scary ..yet somewhat appealing.
lifeofadancer312
February 2, 2008 at 11:01 am
He is amazing.
Anonymous
February 2, 2008 at 11:09 am
Lovely picture, colours, lights! His face resembles the one on his tee. Bravo!
Casper Odschild
February 2, 2008 at 12:58 pm
so beautiful
great look, good make-up, nice light.
Not one of your usual photos, yet very good.
Anonymous
February 2, 2008 at 2:02 pm
me no like
Anonymous
February 2, 2008 at 2:13 pm
STOP! using the word “hipster”
We DON’T use that word in Europe. You are what you are … We don’t label people like you do in the U.S!
Buddhapest
February 2, 2008 at 6:23 pm
He is Self conscious and GORGEOUS.
Who the hell cares if he is a “real man”?
People…
To me he is being himself, and his cute little self is Hot, punto.
cigalechanta
February 3, 2008 at 10:39 am
I think he wears this “look”well. I enjoy seeing people who have fun dressing.
Anonymous
February 3, 2008 at 9:52 pm
He looks amazing! The look, the night photo- both amazing! Love your work Sart!
cami falcão
February 4, 2008 at 9:47 am
Nan Goldin, i like it.
Anonymous
February 4, 2008 at 12:24 pm
I think he is a model-Tyler Riggs?
giuseppe timore
February 5, 2008 at 1:04 am
crap! i thought electro-clash was over. oh well, maybe next year.
hoi polloi
February 6, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Pet shop boy?
Anonymous
February 7, 2008 at 3:45 pm
i’m from ontario as well, but i don’t think i’ve ever heard of “smalltown” before. there are still an over abundance of men of all ages wearing thug jeans and hoodies, but there are quite a few men that play the gender game such as this young man. i can’t say that i find either style very flattering. eyeliner on men is just tacky.
Karmander
February 7, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I know everyone goes straight to the hat, but this look is all about that incredibly casual brown jacket. Seriously, think about it. The common “hipster” (I appologize to offended europeans but i need it to serve a point) would go for a black jacket, maybe leather…not this blue collar working man’s jacket. He is really capitalizing on what he’s got to show and he’s just a little irresistable for it. BTW, I love androgeony and this is why.
Joy Borge
February 13, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Oh. A Boy-George-Look-alike-contest!
Anonymous
February 14, 2008 at 3:12 am
Very edgy, although the shirt could have been snappier. Very cute face.
Anonymous
February 14, 2008 at 8:47 am
I love the colours arrangement… So cool for a man to dare with taste.
Anonymous
February 15, 2008 at 10:14 am
Men are the ones who should wear kohl. Its really sexy (and very dramatic)
Anonymous
April 16, 2008 at 12:52 pm
his name is tyler riggs :)
Nomad
October 16, 2008 at 9:26 am
I have gone through the sart blog like a million times….how on earth did i miss this masterpiece??
Ljerka-Susanna-Lukic
August 18, 2009 at 11:49 am
PERFECT!!!
Susan,Designer&Writer
Toronto
Krizia
May 5, 2010 at 4:31 pm
A lot of people would not get away with this outfit,
but he does!
I like his look,
so intense!
x Krizia
http://www.krizia-shark-attack.blogspot.com