Photographer Ben Toms brought to life this questionably creepy editorial for the cover for the June 2013 issue of Dazed & Confused. The shoot features young males wearing odd creature masks and sweaters that have angry animals on them. The whole thing encapsulates a rather casual "what are you looking at?" vibe.
Ben Toms relied on stylist Robbie Spencer to help him created this colorfully bizarre fashion spread. Masked figures are not really a rarity in the world of fashion but these scarecrow masks are terrifying alternatives to the usual face covering accessories we see in spreads. These furry and feathered face covers were combined with Dior, Prada and other high end designers to create this stirring collection of images.
Masked Creature Editorials
Ben Toms Created This Creepy Cover for 'Dazed & Confused' Magazine
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