VMAN Issue #21: Kanye West + Inside Story

VMAN #21, the “No Risk, No Reward” issue, with star KANYE WEST photographed exclusively by KARL LAGERFELD.  

In Kanye’s only magazine cover shoot of the season, he shows that he’s finally done talking and wants his art to speak for itself. He has literally put his money where his mouth is, and in tandem, VMAN has issued a promotion where one in ten covers contain REAL dollar bills. It’s the ‘thrill of the game’ – and who better to illustrate this than one of the most controversial music and fashion icons of our generation.

VMAN issue #21

KANYE WEST (wearing Louis Vuitton)

Photography by Karl Lagerfeld

Styling by Jacob K; Text by Elliott David

Spring 2011: "No Risk, No Reward: The Thrill of the Game Issue"

Kanye West regained the pop music throne with his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, which is being rightly revered as a flawless masterpiece.  Now, he put his money where his mouth is and lets the art speak for itself.

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“His strength is mixing music and fashion.  He has an instant instinct for what looks and sounds good.  He makes everything new and different.” – Karl Lagerfeld

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Chord Overstreet In Vman Issue #21

In the new VMAN is the inaugural fashion shoot of up-and-coming GLEE star, CHORD OVERSTREET. The latest addition to the successful TV ensemble, Chord is already positioned to become the next Hollywood heartthrob and is set to star in this year’s ‘A Warrior’s Heart.’ In his 8 page spread and VMAN interview, Chord dishes on his recent acting stardom, his ideal girlfriend, and growing up on the farm.

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·         CHORD OVERSTREET

Gleeful Creature

Photography by Sebastian Faena; Text by Brian Moylan

Chord wears G-Star, John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs

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Aaron Johnson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Dorff, Sam Rockwell, and Thomas Dekker in VMAN #21

VMAN editors keep things interesting in the newest issue of VMAN (issue #21): “The Thrill of the Game Issue,” where Hollywood’s top directors (Sofia Coppola, Gregg Araki, Sam Taylor-Wood, Tony Goldwyn, Neil Burger) get behind the lens to photograph their prized leading men. In this spread, VMAN offers a peek into the newest films of 2011 and the minds of male stars like Aaron Johnson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Dorff, Sam Rockwell, and Thomas Dekker.

VMAN: “Fearless: Both Sides of the Lens”

A sexualized sci-fi world savior; a drug-addict genius; a Hollywood mold-breaker; a wrongfully convicted felon; one of the world’s greatest icons – these characters are no small feat, and directors take great risks with the actor s/he faithfully advocates. We celebrate the Spring’s most daring films by having these intrepid actors photographed by their epic directors.

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VMAN Issue #21: Kanye West

Preview: Kanye West photographed by Karl Lagerfeld, 

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Kanye West shot by Karl Lagerfeld for Vman from KWest on Vimeo.

VMAN Ford Male Model Search 2011

Return of the VMAN Ford Model Search, advertised in the upcoming issue of VMAN (issue #21): “The Thrill of the Game Issue.” VMAN and Ford Models have partnered to find the next male superstar, with the winner to be photographed by Steven Klein for the cover of VMAN. The contest is now live and will run through March 1^st. Images and bios of past winners and finalists follow below, all of them still pursuing modeling careers and regularly booking shows, editorials, and designer campaigns.

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Daniel Mcsweeney in Vman Issue 21

VMAN Issue 21: “Body Scan” 

We like to subscribe to the old-world mentality that one should always travel in proper dress, that our bags and the items within should be small portraits of identity. When you look this good, what’s there left to hide? 

Photographer: Daniel Lindh 

Styling: Tom Van Dorpe 

Model: Daniel Mcsweeney

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Preview: 'Game On' by Terry Tsiolis in VMAN Magazine Issue 21

“The Thrill of the Game Issue.” In a 6 of 14-page spread, photographer Terry Tsiolis catches co-eds in their sportiest spring looks from our favorite fashion houses across the globe. The second story is far less kinetic, but shows that even stopped in airport security, you still need to look good.

VMAN: “Game On”

It’s hard to image which came first: clothes or competition. But they’ve certainly evolved together. Each fashion house proudly has it’s own sporty styles and action looks. Here, we spotlight their celebrations of all things athletic.

Photographer: Terry Tsiolis; Text: Jay Massacret

Models: (male) Nico Krull, Isaac Weber, Michael Wozniak, Simon Nessman, Alejandro R. and Bradley Stainton 
(female) Melissa Tammerijn, Hanne Gaby, Melodie Monrose, Merethe Hopland, Xiao Wen Ju and Agnete Hegelund

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Paolo Roldan in VMan Magazine No. 20 (January 2011)

Image credit: Boss Models New York

VMAN issue #20 Fall/Winter 2010: Stephen Dorff

STEPHEN DORFF, the 37-year-old rebel actor and star of the forthcoming, much-hyped movie directed by Sofia Coppola called “Somewhere.” VMAN’s cover and inside spread features Dorff with a body rivaling a teenage athlete.  Dorff says he owes Coppola for the opportunity to renew his interest in the (acting) craft and continue to discover his art.  His mother died of brain cancer one year and one day before Sofia offered him the coveted role.

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STEPHEN DORFF checks in to the Chateau Marmont for Somewhere, the new film by Sofia Coppola

Photographed by MARIO TESTINO

Styling by ANDRE RICHARDSON

He’s been labeled everything from a child prodigy to a Hollywood bad boy, but after his starring role in the film “Somewhere,” Stephen Dorff’s getting comfortable with a new moniker: Leading Man.

“This isn’t Stephen’s comeback.  It’s his rediscovery.” – Sofia Coppola

“I learned how to grow up.” – Stephen Dorff

Dorff is best known for his past films including: Public Enemies, World Trade Center, Blade, SFW, etc.

VMAN hits newsstands on November 11^t

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Preview: Freja Beha Erichsen & Christian Brylle in VMAN Magazine Issue 20

 3-page preview from a 10-page spread from the newest issue of VMAN Magazine (issue #20). The Winter Issue. VMAN 20 hits newsstands starting November 11^th and on www.vman.com.

 Christian Brylle proves his skill in front of and behind the camera with a special story in VMAN.  Shooting himself and Freja Beha Erichsen as the legendary duo of Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith, Byrlle captures the insouciant cool and rock and roll spirit that Mapplethorpe and Smith personified.

VMAN Magazine   “PATTI + ROBERT”

Christian Brylle photographs himself and model Freja Beha Erichsen in some of the winter’s chicest rock-and-roll ready looks, an homage to the poetic, eternal bond of youth shared by icons Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe

Photographer: Christian Brylle

Styling: George Cortina

“When I walked on the stages of the world without him I would close my eyes and picture" 

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Ciara, Oh Land, Yo-Landi Vi$$Er And Iggy Pop in VMAN Magazine Issue 20

3-page female musician portfolio starring CIARA, OH LAND and YO-LANDI VI$$ER(From Denmark to South Africa, these gorgeous chanteuses create through their blood and biographies a portrait of our planet in song) from the newest issue of VMAN Magazine (issue #20): The Winter Issue.

  Also included is the 2-page feature on IGGY POP(Iggy Pop waxes nostalgic with fellow Detroit expat designer John Varvatos).   

VMAN 20 hits newsstands starting November 11^th and on www.vman.com

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VMan Fall 2010: Issue 19: Josh Brolin

VMAN (issue #19): “The Age Issue,” starring 42-year-old actor Josh Brolin. The actor was shot by photographer/fashion designer Hedi Slimane in Los Angeles.  

VMAN 19 hits newsstands today, September 9^th.  

His rugged features and natural charm make him the perfect cover star for VMAN’s first ever “Age Issue” – male subjects featured in this issue range in age from 16 to 70 something!  Age seems to be the 2^nd biggest taboo in our society (after size/weight which V tackled in its January 2010 “Size issue”).

VMAN - Josh Brolin

At 42 Years Old, Josh Brolin Has Come A Long Way Since The Goonies. After An Enviable Series of Roles With The Most Accomplished Directors In The Business – Including Woody Allen and Oliver Stone In Films Coming Out On The Same Day This September – He Finally Feels Like He’s Hit His Stride.Josh’s films “Wall Street 2” hits theaters on Sept 24^th and “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger” opens on Sept 22^nd.

Photographer: Hedi Slimane

Styling: Jay Massacret

Actor: Josh Brolin

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