Photographer Sylvain Homo captures the "Solace" image series for fashion publication Sport and Street. The editorial features top model Niall Underwood who channels a rural, small town boy with a flair for fashion.
Gracing the publication's 72nd issue, the "Solace" Sport and Street fashion story highlights a wardrobe of vanguard menswear staples. The pieces vary from printed sweatshirts to structured bomber jackets from labels that include Astrid Andersen and Ben Sherman among others. Whether highlighting camouflaged garments or nature-filled backdrops, this image series is unexpectedly modern.
Lensed outdoors, the editorial fuses model captures with graphic illustrations by visual artist Floz. Grooming for the image series is courtesy of Louis Byrne who gives model Niall a long-haired look that is inspired by the 90s.
Vanguard Rural Editorials
Sport and Street's Solace Image Series Embraces Edgy Outerwear Looks
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