words by MAREK BARTEK

Tom of Finland meets high fashion in the latest “Boys” editorial shot exclusively for Numéro Netherlands. Talented photographer Antonio Velez and art director Serafin Zieliński capture the juxtaposition between sexy and fashionably edgy. Whether it’s the Rick Owens jockstrap styled together with the Balenciaga jacket, the leopard print tights with Margiela corset, or the unexpected approach to makeup, the viewers are invited to embark on the journey of exploring fluidity between masculine and feminine energies. Playing with lighting, angles and the analogue feel, Serafin and Antonio manage to create a very particular kind of spectacle with a magnetic allure. 

LEFT
Vest: Alexander McQueen
Trousers: Alexander McQueen
Belt: Erdem
Shoes: Maison Margiela

RIGHT
Earrings: Alexander McQueen

Jacket: Balenciaga
Choker: Vetements
Jockstraps: Rick Owens
Boots: Maison Margiela
Earring: Alexander McQueen
Rings: Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Maison Margiela

Jacket: Balenciaga
Choker: Vetements
Jockstraps: Rick Owens
Earring: Alexander McQueen
Rings: Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Maison Margiela

LEFT
Jumper: Ferragamo
Trousers: Nanushka
Belt: Givenchy

RIGHT
Earrings: Alexander McQueen

Jacket: Misbhv
Jumper: Ferragamo
Trousers: Nanushka
Belt: Givenchy
Necklace: Balenciaga
Boots: Balenciaga

Jumper: Ferragamo
Necklace: Balenciaga

Jumpsuit: Vetements
Jacket: Dsquared2
Belt: Alexander McQueen

LEFT
Top: Rick Owens
Fur: Dolce & Gabbana
Necklace: Balenciaga
Shorts: Vetements

RIGHT
Collar: Emporio Armani

Jacket: Dsquared2
Earring: Alexander McQueen

LEFT
Jacket: Ferragamo
Belt: Alexander McQueen
Underwear: Vivienne Westwood
Choker: Vetements
Shoes: Maison Margiela

RIGHT
Jacket: Dsquared2
Trousers: Ferragamo
Belt: Alexander McQueen
Earring: Alexander McQueen
Ring: Alexander McQueen

Jacket: Ferragamo
Belt: Alexander McQueen
Underwear: Vivienne Westwood
Choker: Vetements

Corset: Maison Margiela
Choker: Dolce & Gabbana
Gloves: Mugler
Belt: Emporio Armani
Shoes: Maison Margiela

TEAM CREDITS
Photography / Casting: Antonio Velez / @antoniovelez.nett
Style / Art Direction: Serafin Zielinski / @serafinzielinski 
Makeup / Hair: Kasia Olkowska / @olkowskabeauty
Models: 
Ivan / @ivantronn / Selective Management / @selectivemgmt
Nikita / @nikita_varionchik / Selective Management / @selectivemgmt