The VAGA Edit
Style, Haircuts and Personal Development for the Modern Man
Practical advice rooted in 15+ years of men's style publishing, written for men who take their appearance seriously without taking themselves too seriously.
“You have the lovers, they are nameless, their histories only for each other, and you have the room, the bed, and the windows. Pretend it is a ritual. Unfurl the bed, bury the lovers, blacken the windows, let them live in that house for a generation or two. No one dares disturb them…” -Poem by […]
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“Cult” a men’s style editorial piece by photographer Ted Emmons at Seven Artist Management, featuring model Andrew Hussey at Next Management. Styling: Richie Davies, Hair: Sal Salcedo Oversize bull sweatshirt Hazz Shoulder tape shirt Komankino, Acid cap Karl Alley Cap Sowet, teen witch tee Nvr Mnd Vest Komakino Flag shirt Daniel Palillo Long shirt Cassetteplaya, […]
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“Adam” for VAGA by photographer Viola Rolando, featuring model Adam W. @Independent men Milano. Styling: Maela Leporati, Grooming: Chiara Cima Previous Page: shirt MAURO GRIFONI, bandana vintage HARLEY DAVIDSON. This Page: coat MISSONI, sweater MAURO GRIFONI, bandana vintage HARLEY DAVIDSON. trousers MAURO GRIFONI, hat REEBOK, sweater MISSONI, socks AMERICAN APPAREL sweater MISSONI, trousers MAURO GRIFONI, […]
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We are young Ukrainian Artists from Kiev. Our inspiration is based on everything that goes against conventional morality We are fond of unusual characters who don’t fear to live by our own rules. – GORSAD RUDE BOY – IT-GIRL “Yura is Ukrainian 9-year old bully from village. We met him smoking near the country computer […]
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With a pulsating drum beat and a sinister scream of a guitar the audience anticipation builds. The crowd’s excitement is so palpable it electrifies the air and fills the room with a sensual energy. Heartbeats quicken at the flash of the lights and a pulsating wave of sound engulfs them… A silhouette sways in and […]
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Chinese Diner – A fashion editorial by Milan-based photographer Renfang Hu, Grooming: Nicole Krunic, Model: Mark Emme — Clothing credits: Jacket and Shirt Dior Homme, sunglasses Ray-Ban (worn throughout) Suit Etro, Shirt Dior Homme Suit Etro, Shirt Dior Homme, Shoes Dr. Martens Suit Etro, Shirt Dior Homme, Shoes Dr. Martens Vest Etro, Shirt Dior Homme […]
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— The original interview with the photographer and images were published in VAGA #4 print issue — Summer 2012 – Interview by Robbie Sosa conducted at John Dugdale’s house in Greenwich Village, NYC It’s 1992 and fear has cast its unending shadow over the gay community in New York City. Reeling from a mysterious illness, […]
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PUNK by Wooje featuring Rory Buckley from Vaga Magazine on Vimeo. PUNK a VAGA exclusive video editorial by filmmaker and photographer Wooje featuring model Rory Buckley. Silver mask and glitter leather jacket by Jie-Euen Choi and Jaye Jaiyeon Lee.
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OUTBOUND – an editorial by photographer Natalie Kucken and stylist Jaclyn Bethany, Hair and Makeup: Caroline Baribeau, Models: Barbara and Marcus at VNY, Pedro at Re:Quest, Martin and Henrietta at NEXT, Emil at DNA, Dana at Trump, Renata at Muse, Alisa at ELITE Direct, Styling Assistants: Alexandra Esposito, Keyana Tahmaseb Pedro wears sweatshirt and top […]
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After visiting David Baskin’s latest show at Carriage Trade Art Gallery, I found myself at the artist’s studio in Bushwick, Brooklyn, right in front two large sculptures: a crystal water fountain and what looks like a chrome floor sculpture, which takes up most of the studio. Natalie Kates: David, like your Dove bottle installations, both […]
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With psychedelic visuals veiling over them, The Black Angels opened their Webster Hall show with “Viking,” a song from their Directions to See a Ghost album.The perfect intro with haunting vocals and ritualistic drum beats. Just the type of song to ease one into the shows psychedelic trance. Songs from their 1st album Passover, were […]
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Step into a world where fashion transcends boundaries and art meets avant-garde. In this men’s fashion editorial, shot by the renowned French photographer Nicolas Wagner, we explore an array of enigmatic styles that challenge the conventions of masculinity and aesthetic norms. Titled “Visions,” this series captures the essence of modernity through a lens that blends […]
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