Legendary photographer Steven Klein as “a figure carved from Italian marble: raw, enduring, primordial,” Damiano David, frontman of Eurovision 2022 winners Måneskin, poses in the January 2025 cover story and editorial for Vogue Italia.
Klein, known for immortalizing some of the most iconic stars and moments in fashion for Vogue and L’Uomo Vogue, brings his signature cinematic and sensual aesthetic to this striking shoot. Capturing Damiano at a pivotal moment, Klein portrays the artist in a transition—a raw, unfiltered transformation from boyhood to manhood.
Reflecting on the shoot, Klein remarked, “His rugged masculinity and raw beauty had the solidity of a figure sculpted in Italian marble. With a muscular build and the resilience of a working-class hero, he radiated a quiet strength and unwavering authenticity.”
The editorial highlights Damiano’s magnetic presence, combining Klein’s masterful eye with an atmospheric backdrop that feels both timeless and mysterious. Together, they create a visual narrative that showcases the complexity of modern masculinity—one that’s powerful, vulnerable, and captivating.
