Tom Ford by Nigel Parry for GQ Russia Ocober 2011

Tom Ford by Nigel Parry
Hair: Federico Ghezzi
Make-Up: Rozelle Parry
Models: Ines P and Tabitha Hall

Lady Gaga by Inez & Vinoodh for US Harper's Bazaar October 2011

Lady Gaga graces the cover of the October issue of Harper’s Bazaar and she’s doing it without and makeup. Gaga has decided to go with an au natural look for her photo shoot with photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, phew try saying that three times fast.
This cover marks the first time Harper’s Bazaar has released a black and white cover in 20 years.

Virgil Abloh, Kanye West's Style Adviser, on His Fashion Inspirations for Fall

Chicagomag.com was privileged enough to catch up with Kanye West’s full time creative/art advisor Virgil Abloh for an exclusive interview. For the last seven years Mr. Abloh has played a key role in building the Kanye West brand as his input is required on everything from live shows to the designing of limited-edition sneakers. In the behind the scenes video the Chicago native takes us shopping to the lifestyle boutique RSVP Gallery (which he owns along with Marc Moran and Don C) as well as the men’s boutique Apartment Number 9 where he picks out several standout pieces and discusses men’s trends and fall fashion inspirations. Check out pics and behind the scenes video below.

will.i.am as a Producer | GQ Japan October 2011

will.i.am by Robert Astley spark for GQ Japan.

Rooney Mara by Jean-Baptiste Mondino for GQ Italia September 2011

Rooney Mara by Jean-Baptiste Mondino for GQ Italia September 2011

Zac Posen: “I was ready to go to Paris”

 

Zac Posen talks about fashion in an interview given to The Talks.Mr. Posen, is New York fashion boring?New York is a commerce driven industry. New York glorifies selling more jeans and T-shirts at the end of the day. It’s about how many variations you can fit in seasons and that’s the design identity. The history of American fashion is being social. It came out of an industry after the war. When clothing stopped being shipped to America essentially is what the necessity grew out of. I think that is inherent in the culture, it’s about trend and fast to market. It’s about the social network that goes around it.

Tom Ford's interview for The Talks

 

The Talks highlights fashion designer Tom Ford as its latest interview subject. Below is an excerpt from the intriguing piece which steers clear of the cliche fashion-related questions and delves into more of a personal side of the Southwest native. Topics of interest include Tom’s current state of mind, his spirituality, personal relationships and inspiration, although the interview definitely centers on the designer’s simplistic nature and appreciation for life as a whole, which is quite refreshing to read.

Adam Kelly's interview for GQ

"There's a little bit of planning involved for the Fashion Week outfits. A little bit. But it's my job..." Dressed in a Tiger of Sweden suit, Dries Van Noten shoes and a Charvet shirt and tie, Selfridges Menswear Buying Manager Adam Kelly is patiently explaining just exactly how much effort goes into his much-photographed outfits. When he's not working it on street style blogs, Kelly is responsible for making sure that the Oxford Street department store keeps abreast of the key menswear trends. It's a full-time occupation that takes him to Milan, Paris and Florence - being shot by the likes of the Sartorialist and Tommy Ton, on the other hand, is really more of a hobby: "I'm very fortunate to do what I do, which allows me to get certain looks. But it's my love, my passion, so that comes through." Here he talks to GQ.com about Cary Grant, combining High Street with luxury and why his favourite suit is yet to come...

How many suits and jackets do I have? Oh God!Suits it's got to be over 70, with maybe 50 or 60 separate jackets. I've got quite a lot of clothes, it must be said. I have to be pretty meticulous in how I store them.You've got to go with wooden hangers and they're all covered in suit bags to keep them away from the dreaded moths.

Baptiste Giabiconi by Benjamin Falk for Dorian

Baptiste Giabiconi strips down for the summer edition of Scandinavian magazine Dorian, photographed by Benjamin Falk. The model turned pop star bares his sculpted body and dons a few scantily clad outfits under the direction of Jake Rydqvist.

GQ UK May 2011 - Prince Harry