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Giorgio Armani, 1934-2025.

Blown-out silhouettes, ethereal storytelling, statement colours, sharp tailoring – Imruh Asha’s style signature has become an instantly recognisable runway phenom. Always a beacon of fresh taste, we asked the stylist and FM contributor what he’s been obsessing over this summer. Swipe left! #ImruhAsha #SummerOf25 #FantasticMan

Today is September 1st, marking more than the start of a new fashion season or the unofficial end of summer fun. It’s also the 54th birthday of our eighth cover subject: Francesco Vezzoli. Back in 2008, the Italian art star was shot by Matthias Vriens and interviewed by Tim Blanks. “Of course I ask myself, ‘Do I want to be remembered?’ And I think, ‘No, it’s much better to have fun.’” Cheers to that! #FrancescoVezzoli #FantasticMan

Seven years and five days – that’s how long it’s been since Dev Hynes released his last full Blood Orange album. Today, the wait ends with ‘Essex Honey’: a 14-track, smooth yet gritty ‘soundtrack for a dreamscape,’ featuring collabs with Lorde, Mustafa, The Durutti Column and more. Happy listening! Pictured here: Dev by Ethan James Green and Dara for Fantastic Man issue 35. #BloodOrange #DevHynes #FantasticMan

Not sure what tomorrow’s weather will throw at you? Here, from our rain-or-shine archive, some style suggestions for that moment when summer turns utterly unpredictable. Photography by Mark Peckmezian and styling by Emilie Kareh for Fantastic Man 29 (Summer of 2019). #MarkPeckmezian #FantasticMan

Miss Honey Dijon is an iconic DJ, a cultural polymath, and a long-time friend of Fantastic Man. She’s never not taking the (music) world by storm – but what keeps her occupied away from the decks? Swipe left for the artist’s current but time-transcending obsessions; more than enough to keep you energised till next summer. Portrait by Alasdair McLellan for BUTT 35. #HoneyDijon #SummerOf25 #FantasticMan

Our collection of Vince Aletti-curated books keeps growing – recently with ‘Physique’ (More on that in this week’s Fantastic Man newsletter, sign up!). Here’s a small survey of super attractive publications by the curator/critic/conservator who never misses a beat: ‘Physique’ (2025) – perfect pictures of cute men, from the first half of the 20th century. ‘Male’ (1998) – a collection of photographs introduced by Collier Schorr. ‘Issues’ (2019) – a history of Photography in fashion magazines. That includes, of course, Fantastic Man. ‘The Disco Files, 1973-1978’ (2009) – amazing compilations of weekly column on disco music. ‘Rodeo’ (2013) – Bruce of LA’s photos of cowboys, in collaboration with Acne Studios. ‘The Drawer’ (2023) – collages of treasures from Vince’s dazzling archive. #VinceAletti #FantasticMan

Unfiltered style commentary. Red lipstick with a royal hint of nicotine. Madonna in her bedroom. That viral Dior viewing party. It’s all Elias Medini, of course, better known as Lyas. Currently on a beachy summer break, we managed to catch the young fashion narrator (who loves to make a thing a ting) to find out what’s keeping him alive and kicking. Swipe left! #Lyas #SummerOf25 #FantasticMan

Vintage asymmetrical Lycra bodysuit? Why not. For our summer issue, Jack wears a blue piece from London fashion archive The Arc, paired with SS25 boots by Rier. Christian sports black bodywear from stylist Jodie Barnes’ archive, with boots by The Row. Both men were photographed by Benjamin Fredrickson, with all socks courtesy of NYC workwear mecca Dave’s. (Do try this at home.) #FantasticMan

We heard you guessing when Steve Lacy graced our 39th cover and just kept teasing that long-awaited new material. Now, the moment is actually here: ‘Nice Shoes’ (how Fantastic Man is that?) is out in the world, and the ‘Oh Yeah?’ album is on the horizon. Hit play today and follow the link in our bio to revisit Mr. Lacy’s cover story, written by Durga Chew-Bose and photographed by Davey Adésida. #SteveLacy #FantasticMan

Fantastic (bus) boys, as documented by Winter Vandenbrink for our 40th issue. Tap to find out what Baptiste and Sanor are wearing – from archetypal Comme shirting to vintage Hermès, new Loro Piana and classic Levi’s. Styling by Hisato Tasaka. #WinterVandenbrink #FantasticMan

Logan, Darron, Malik and Yuri – four young men with decorated earlobes from a Fantastic Man classic (if we may say so ourselves) by Richard Burbridge and Jodie Barnes. Shot in 2017, scanned and revisited for your pleasure. #RichardBurbridge #JodieBarnes #FantasticMan