It's always refreshing to see an original photo shoot grace the pages of a prestigious publication such as the Ryan Gosling GQ editorial. That's not to say that this shadow companion concept hasn't been done before (we've all watched 'Peter Pan'), but I don't think I've ever seen it done in a magazine with such poise.
Photographed by Mario Testino, the Ryan Gosling GQ editorial features an interview that digs deep into Ryan's psyche. Be sure to check out the gallery to see this wicked spread.
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The Ryan Gosling GQ Editorial is Playfully Dapper
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