“To grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication.”
James, young and lost. In 1955, the emerging actor starred in Kazan’s “East of Eden”. The overwhelming performance in “Rebel Without a Cause” made an icon out of a naïve boy. In 1955, the disillusioned seducer played, in “Giant”, a supporting role, making his final on-screen appearance. After his premature and violent death, he was crowned emblem of a generation. Dean, young and beautiful.
The artist’s innate allure showed through his signature look: white shirt, leather jacket, blue jeans. His aesthetic presence, built around the concepts of “casualness” and “simplicity”, still has a contemporary feel.
Next season is about reinterpreting a key piece: Sandro’s cropped biker jacket speaks the language of minimalism, Saint Laurent’s snake fringed jacket evokes Woodstock vibes, Balmain’s embroidered suede jacket is designed for a stylishly adventurous man. James Dean, young and damned.
On the 60th anniversary of the star’s death, a biopic celebrates his relationship with Dennis Stock, fueling the performer’s lasting fame. “LIFE” portrays a sense of rebellion, burning desire, marvellously excruciating fragility. “LIFE” takes the myth’s tormented gaze back onto the silver screen. “LIFE” gives colour to a faded photograph.
“Being a good actor isn’t easy. Being a man is even harder. I want to be both before I’m done.” J.D.
LOEWE and On present their Fall/Winter 2025 collaboration, featuring the first model they have designed together: the limited-edition Cloudsolo sneaker.
A$AP Rocky and PUMA have released their latest and largest collection. The new line finds its inspiration in the Harlem jazz renaissance, mixing that era’s energy with modern streetwear.
With this collection, Ludovic de Saint Sernin crowns a new aristocracy. In this world, elegance is a form of liberation, sensuality is power, and the ultimate luxury is belonging.
Maison Kitsuné presents its SS26 collection, titled Voyage Vestiaire. This season marks the debut of the house’s new Creative Director, Abigail Smiley-Smith.
Alessandro Michele unveils his Valentino SS26 collection, “Fireflies,” a sartorial manifesto inspired by Pier Paolo Pasolini’s writings on finding light and desire in the dark.
Ann Demeulemeester is known for creating a strong contrast between structure and softness, but for Spring/Summer 2026, it was the softer side that came out.
Turn the page. Breathe deep. Your pupils are already dilating. The high is coming.
Issue 26 brings together two electrifying covers that take the dopamine dive from Sadiq Desh captured by Cris Cerdeira to multidisciplinary visual artist and photographer Tomás Pintos’ cover story, Besos hasta agotar stock (Kisses Until Sold Out), developed from the live performance creating a space where glamour
meets exhaustion.