Very cool–thanks for that link, oh Well-Versed In Art History Guy! (And sorry I missed it on my first read-through of the comments. I plead a long and eventful day including meeting Mr Schuman!)
That hat looks as though it was made for that guy. What a good example of how clothing can have such an interesting and personal interaction with the features of whoever is wearing it, and build such a strong visual relationship between the person and the clothing.
this reminds me of german renaissance portraits – dürer – and there is also something clerical about him – fashion as a religion. but is he wearing his hat backwards?
I was just thinking exactly the same thing! In fact I cam here to post this thought too.
When I studied art history we went to Belgium to look at 15c. painting. This fashionista’s studied, austere aesthetic would fit right in with what we saw…
This is such a wonderful photograph, Scott you have captured the intensity and devotion of fashion people so well here.
congrats on getting that right depth of field, and the exact focus that allows us to see even every eyelash. the severity of his face and hat make me think of the old 15th c. flemish portraits. maybe it’s dries>antwerp that brings them to mind, who knows.
Gian Luca M
November 25, 2012 at 4:03 pm
chapeaux….
Gian Luca M
http://gianlucamarinoblog.com/
andreea
November 26, 2012 at 9:34 am
he looks interesting
http://lilaesthete.wordpress.com/
Gon
November 25, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Hat,Coat…So cool!!
http://morelike-gon.blogspot.jp/
Lelli Family
November 25, 2012 at 4:11 pm
interesting man, interesting face!
Daddy Lele
Gentlemeter
November 25, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Great portrait…
http://gentlemeter.com
Kiwiocker
November 25, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Totally agree. Just what I was going to say.
Denisa
November 25, 2012 at 4:18 pm
That is very interesting but very good pic. Have a great day.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
irene
November 25, 2012 at 4:24 pm
u got the shot!!!
http://www.ontomywardrobe.com
Simbarashe
November 25, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Striking portrait of a man.
http://lordashbury.com
http://anna-and-klaudia.blogspot.com/
November 25, 2012 at 4:37 pm
interesting shot :)
Monsieur Marcel
November 25, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Channeling Joseph Beuys.
Steve
November 25, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Can’t say that either the hat nor the jacket works for him.. The small lapel elongates his neck even more and the hat gives him an freakshow statue
i am not a celebrity
November 25, 2012 at 4:51 pm
This shot is less about the clothes and more about his expression. Intense, vulnerable, striking.
http://www.i-am-not-a-celebrity.com
Cicipong
November 25, 2012 at 4:57 pm
ì•„ë”° 무ì„네
Katie
November 25, 2012 at 4:57 pm
This hat is an unusual style, but it works on a guy. Amazing shot.
Katie X
Sweet Apple Lifestyle
Margherita
November 25, 2012 at 5:03 pm
He’s weird/interesting looking…not sure if I’m buying his expression!
http://www.theironyou.com
Laura
November 25, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Great photo, intense look!
http://www.laurablogmode.com
Marián
November 25, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Nice picture!!
http://marianjusue.blogspot.com
Daisy Roadster and Coco
November 25, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Beautiful chapeau but bit scary for a Sunday evening…
Liz
November 25, 2012 at 5:38 pm
amazing
http://lavieenliz.com
Pampelmusea
November 25, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Well … ummhh … he looks a litte uncomfortable and tight-lipped. But still, a very good portrait.
http://viennarightnow.wordpress.com/
Sevan
November 25, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Where is Monsieur Marcel when we need him ?
une chatte grise
November 25, 2012 at 11:28 pm
I know! He’ll have the perfect response to this fascinating portrait, I suspect!
Monsieur Marcel
November 26, 2012 at 10:23 am
Oh please! Anyway, click on my name @4:44 pm.
une chatte grise
November 27, 2012 at 3:28 am
Very cool–thanks for that link, oh Well-Versed In Art History Guy! (And sorry I missed it on my first read-through of the comments. I plead a long and eventful day including meeting Mr Schuman!)
Nico
November 25, 2012 at 6:42 pm
It’s like “what do you want?!”…so expressive!
http://lowbudget-lowcost.blogspot.it/2012/11/some-pics-and-this-weeks-summary.html
Chahrazad
November 25, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Such a mysterieus potret picture.
x
http://www.cherryfactor.blogspot.com
Jeannie
November 25, 2012 at 7:46 pm
That hat looks as though it was made for that guy. What a good example of how clothing can have such an interesting and personal interaction with the features of whoever is wearing it, and build such a strong visual relationship between the person and the clothing.
Elena
November 25, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Very interesting look!
Kisses
Elena
http://dcinstyle.com/blog/
Ahka Vintage
November 25, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Fantastic portrait.
http://www.AhkaVintage.com
Mónica - Mes Voyages à Paris Style Blog
November 25, 2012 at 11:32 pm
Cool hat… he looks so enigmatic!
xx
M.
http://www.mesvoyagesaparis.com/
bee
November 25, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Deadringer for a young Tom Waits!
Irene's Closet
November 26, 2012 at 1:58 am
love the hat!
xx
http://www.ireneccloset.com
Irene's Closet
November 26, 2012 at 1:59 am
this pic is awesome
xx
http://www.ireneccloset.com
C // Project Mintbean
November 26, 2012 at 2:20 am
Love the hat!
C
http://projectmintbean.blogspot.com
Dip It Black
November 26, 2012 at 2:53 am
Beautiful picture!
The man got a very intriguing face!
x
http://dipitblack.com
Soo
November 26, 2012 at 3:44 am
I see a touch of the late Irving Penn style in this gorgeous photograph.
Andrea
November 26, 2012 at 5:36 am
Really interesting.. this guy looks like from a paining of Masaccio !!
Dakoveli
November 26, 2012 at 5:51 am
Noblesse Oblige!!!
roelien
November 26, 2012 at 6:25 am
this reminds me of german renaissance portraits – dürer – and there is also something clerical about him – fashion as a religion. but is he wearing his hat backwards?
Berenger
November 26, 2012 at 9:18 am
I was just thinking exactly the same thing! In fact I cam here to post this thought too.
When I studied art history we went to Belgium to look at 15c. painting. This fashionista’s studied, austere aesthetic would fit right in with what we saw…
This is such a wonderful photograph, Scott you have captured the intensity and devotion of fashion people so well here.
Darkoveli
November 26, 2012 at 7:39 am
Nobelesse Oblige!!!
caroline
November 26, 2012 at 7:58 am
Interesting face! Love your picture.
isabel
November 26, 2012 at 8:42 am
great shot, makes me feel a little awkward…
:)
http://www.mamajulesbrussels.blogspot.com
patricia
November 26, 2012 at 8:52 am
amazing style :)
http://blogcashmeremafia.blogspot.com
Giulia
November 26, 2012 at 8:58 am
So essential, so engaging, I wish I could see it in your next book.
Giulia
http://www.forgetaboutfashions.blogspot.com
Marco
November 26, 2012 at 9:02 am
Vassilis…ma sei TU???
Lou
November 26, 2012 at 9:37 am
This makes me think of a Hans Holbein portrait. Striking.
Matias
November 26, 2012 at 10:35 am
A modern version of those weird Van Eyck`s characters..
M.
November 26, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Yes, this is closest. I can see that…
A
November 26, 2012 at 10:50 am
More of this, please! :)
Lizz Delera
November 26, 2012 at 12:59 pm
wow, very Breakfast Club – Back on Track 1987! The group, not the movie.
(albeit a more sober version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc5Sm4iRtxs
margarida
November 26, 2012 at 2:02 pm
kind of twenty first century Vermeer portrait…
Camilla Alibrandi
November 26, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Brilliant shoot!
I love the expression ..it’s so intense and stern…and at the same time there is something fragile in this seriousness.
Really Really love it.
Camilla Alibrandi
shrooms
November 27, 2012 at 10:08 am
congrats on getting that right depth of field, and the exact focus that allows us to see even every eyelash. the severity of his face and hat make me think of the old 15th c. flemish portraits. maybe it’s dries>antwerp that brings them to mind, who knows.
Sabine
November 28, 2012 at 3:10 am
Samuel Beckett ? Buster Keaton ?
LordB
December 1, 2012 at 11:50 am
He totally looks alike Giovanni Arnolfini, the groom in the “Arnolfini Portrait” made by Jan van Eyck!
simona 14
December 5, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Noblesse Oblice very interesting man !!!!!!!
Heidi Howard
December 12, 2012 at 1:41 am
Martin Gore’s bro…or look alike :)