
Luxe Sportswear–Dior Homme turns to sportswear for Les Essentiels #6. Combining Kris Van Assche’s knack for street-inspired sneakers with staples like the polo, the latest array of special pieces come together, modeled once more by Johannes Linder and Clinton Weber, photographed by Julia Champeau.

Wilhelmina model Jacques Naude photographed by Richard Pier Petit in Dior Homme styled by James M. Rosenthal. / Magazines begin shipping later this week. Order now if you have not already. Click here.

Dior Homme’s fifth selection in Les Essentiels is marked by the casual week-end. Featuring Johannes Linder and Clinton Weber photographed once more by Julia Champeau, simple coats, long and short lend themselves to an effortless look with a strict philosophy on shape and proportion.

Red model Phil Moller is photographed by Christopher Griffith for the latest edition of Wallpaper. Donning a key look from Dior Homme’s spring 2011 collection, Phil is styled by Timothy Reukauf.

For our first issue, we wanted to capture the lightness of the season with a certain simplicity and an eye for detail. Finding the perfect marriage of concept and design in Kris Van Assche’s spring outing for Dior Homme, next was the search for a model with a classic beauty and an easy grace, which we found in Wilhelmina model Jacques Naude. With the creative support of Shannon Sinclair, a wonderful team was brought together to see the picture through. From the keen eye of Richard Pier Petit to the effortless styling of James M. Rosenthal and expert skills of makeup artist Ryan McKnight and hair stylist Andy Starkweather, our Dior Homme story came to fruition. With the issue’s groundwork set, we looked to an energetic collection of artists for an issue of endless editorials, brought together by a common thread felt in a love for this season’s designs.
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Jumius Wong pulls a wardrobe of Dior Homme for this month’s issue of Designare Homme. Contrasting the softness of Kris Van Assche’s handiwork with a mysterious fog, Leopold Pesch (Ave) and Mario B (Mannequin) are photographed by Munster (T2 Pictures). / Makeup and hair by Rick Yang with style assistance from Evon Chng.
Dior Homme began revolutionizing the world of menswear in fall 2001 under the reign of Hedi Slimane. Best known for its slim fitting silhouettes and Rock ‘n’ Roll style, the French label quickly garnered a cult following of celebrities and designers. It was widely rumored that Karl Lagerfeld shed off 90 pounds to fit into the clothing. Due to the popularity of the label and new found attraction from women, there was dispute between Slimane and LVMH over the expansion of Dior Homme into womenswear. Slimane’s contract was ultimately not renewed and he presented his final collection in fall 2007. He was replaced by Belgian designer, Kris Van Assche, who presented his new interpretation of Dior Homme in spring 2008. The silhouette was reinvented and a more relaxed and loose fitting style was adopted.