Sylvester Ulv Henriksen stars in "Total", a vintage-themed editorial exclusive for Harper’s Bazaar China. Gracing the Asian publication's September 2014 issue, the outdoor image series portrays its model star as a dreamer with a love of eccentric fashions.
The model is captured by photographer Hai FENG's lens and is outfitted by wardrobe stylist Vincent Young. Vincent dresses him in a range of vintage designer staples that include bow-accented shirts, structured tweed jackets and colored suspender accessories that are both dapper and debonaire in their aesthetic.
The fashions from this Harper’s Bazaar China shoot include piece from Louis Vuitton and Dior Homme among other familiar labels. Though vintage in their aesthetic, the styles are wearable and practical for the urban male with a flair for timeless styles.
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Harper's Bazaar China's Total Feature Highlights Vintage Menswear
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