Mathias Lauridsen stars in 'Lone Ranger,' a cowboy inspired shoot that is captured for the pages of Men's Week. The image series is lensed by photographer Billy Kidd and boasts wardrobe styling by Alex Badia.
Opting for a series of Western-themed looks, the stylist dresses model Mathias in denim separates, patchwork jackets and oversized cowboy hat accessories. In addition to looking the part, this editorial's star also poses amidst a ranch setting and is captured alongside horses and even roosters.
Lensed in black and white, this series embodies a rugged air and is masculine in its overall theme. The 'Lone Ranger' editorial revives retro, cowboy looks for a new generation and proves that distressed denim only looks better with age.
Rugged Cowboy Editorials
Men's Week's 'Lone Ranger' Image Series
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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