![Damian de Allende 2016 Photo Shoot LUomo Vogue 004 Sporting a bucket hat, Damian de Allende is a style standout in a plaid coat from Ermenegildo Zegna Couture.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Damian-de-Allende-2016-Photo-Shoot-LUomo-Vogue-004-800x1068.jpg)
In an age of Brawn models, Damian de Allende lends his athletic build to a stylish spread for the April 2016 issue of L’Uomo Vogue. The South African rugby player is photographed by Philippe Vogelenzang for a sporty outing, styled by Julie Ragolia. Offering a fresh vision on current fashions, de Allende is captured in a wardrobe that includes must-haves from the likes of Ermenegildo Zegna Couture and Brioni.
A rising star of rugby, the 24 year-old star connects with L’Uomo Vogue for an interview. Sharing his love for the sport, de Allende explains, “The friendship that develops between the members of your team is as strong as that between the members of the other teams. This thing is unique: we rugby players are all part of the same great family, and it’s the main reason why I love this sport.” Read more on Vogue.it.
Damian de Allende L’Uomo Vogue Photo Shoot
![Damian de Allende 2016 Photo Shoot LUomo Vogue 001 Damian de Allende embraces a fashionable spin on sporty styles for the pages of L'Uomo Vogue.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Damian-de-Allende-2016-Photo-Shoot-LUomo-Vogue-001-800x574.jpg)
![Damian de Allende 2016 Photo Shoot LUomo Vogue 008 Damian de Allende photographed by Philippe Vogelenzang for L'Uomo Vogue.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Damian-de-Allende-2016-Photo-Shoot-LUomo-Vogue-008-800x1068.jpg)
![Damian de Allende 2016 Photo Shoot LUomo Vogue 006 Damian de Allende pictured in spring fashions from Brioni and Tommy Hilfiger.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Damian-de-Allende-2016-Photo-Shoot-LUomo-Vogue-006-800x1226.jpg)
![Damian de Allende 2016 Photo Shoot LUomo Vogue 007 Damian de Allende is styled by Julie Ragolia in an essential navy and white striped sweater.](https://www.thefashionisto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Damian-de-Allende-2016-Photo-Shoot-LUomo-Vogue-007-800x1068.jpg)