Karl Lagerfeld's muse, male model Baptiste Giabiconi channels some of music's most recognizable figures for 'Icons' in L’Officiel Hommes China. With the help of some superb styling and makeup Giabiconi is transformed into Prince, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and even Lady Gaga.
Strangely Lagerfeld was not behind the lens for this editorial as the handsome Giabiconi posed for photographer Xiang Sun, who shot 'Icons.' Click through the gallery to see all of Baptiste's incredible musical transformations.
Transgendered Gaga Transformations
Baptiste Giabiconi for 'Icons' in L'Officiel Hommes
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