Ollie Edwards stars in GQ Russia's August 2014 issue. The top model is captured by photographer Ben Watts' lens and outfitted by wardrobe stylist Tobias Frericks.
Tobias dresses Ollie in a wardrobe of structured suits, printed separates and lightweight outerwear staples that are classically elegant. The pieces embody a nautical aesthetic and are the perfect staples for this vacation-themed story.
Ollie Edwards is captured poolside and at the beach while enjoying cocktails, jumping into the water and posing with a vivid surfboard. The model looks elegant within a summer setting and replaces traditional beach attire and athleticwear with debonaire suiting and retro-themed fashions.
The menswear ensembles are an elegant nod to past era fashions and set a sophisticated tone for the season.
What's Driving This Trend
- Nautical Menswear
- Designing a menswear line with structured suits, printed separates and lightweight outerwear staples that embody a nautical aesthetic.
- Summer Vacation Style
- Creating a fashion line that mimics celebratory summer wardrobes using debonaire suiting and retro-themed clothes.
- Elegant Beach Attire
- Designing elegant, yet comfortable, beach attire that replaces traditional beach attire and athleticwear.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Creating new designs for an exclusive menswear line with nautical themes, debonaire suiting elements and elegant beach attire pieces.
- Photography and Styling
- Providing services for a summer vacation-themed shoot with sophisticated clothes and accessories that convey a relaxed, yet stylish, flair.
- Luxury Travel and Hospitality
- Developing a luxury travel package, complete with exclusive beach resorts, glamorous cocktails, and eventful summer activities reminiscent of trendy fashion culture.
