
Divertissement Racy–Purple editor-in-chief Olivier Zahm picks up the camera to star in his own editorial for the fall edition of L’Officiel Hommes Paris. Working with fashion editor, Tom Guinness, Zahm manages to round up some mischief for a cheeky new spread, featuring its fair share of skin and garments from the likes of Dior Homme and Versace.

Purple’s Olivier Zahm followed Yves Saint Laurent designer Stefano Pilati for a couple weeks to capture the essence of his style. In an interview with the photographer and friend, Pilati talks about his own aesthetic and various inspirations. Expressing his opinion about men’s fashion today, Pilati shared, “Men’s fashion has changed a lot. It’s a disaster really, the men you see walking down the street. There’s no proportion, no sense of style. People look for comfort more than anything else. That’s the reason for the success of those shoes that are a bit city and a bit sporty. [Laughs] Why not have a nice pair of brogues, a nice pair of clogs for the weekend, and a pair of sneakers to do walking in? But it’s all mixed up now.” To read more of the interview, check out the latest issue of Purple on newsstands.

Terry Richardson in his New York studio
photographed by Olivier Zahm via Purple Diary