Photographer Mariano Vivanco’s Things of a Man for VOGUE Spain turns the lens on the intersection of gender, fashion, and power. The spread features all female models wearing traditionally masculine clothing, from tailored suits and cut-offs to structured shoes. The styling balances strength with femininity, incorporating makeup and the occasional heel to remind viewers that gendered fashion is a tool for expression rather than a rule.
The narrative of the editorial is as dynamic as the styling. Models Morgane Warnier, Gabby Westbrook-Patrick, and Stella Maxwell move through public spaces with urgency, captured in frames that feel spontaneous yet composed. There is a kinetic energy in each photograph, as if the models are navigating the world with purpose and poise, reclaiming traditionally male attire with confidence and elegance.
Vivanco’s approach emphasizes contrast and nuance. The masculine clothing provides structure and gravitas, while the styling details maintain glamour and individuality. Cuts, tailoring, and proportions are highlighted against active backdrops, allowing each garment to assert itself while the models’ presence amplifies the overall narrative. Action, motion, and posture become as much a part of the story as the clothing itself.
The editorial succeeds in challenging perceptions without being overtly didactic. By placing women in traditionally male silhouettes while maintaining stylistic flourishes associated with femininity, Vivanco explores power, identity, and the versatility of fashion. The images feel both urgent and thoughtful, highlighting the transformative potential of clothing as it interacts with the body, the environment, and cultural expectation.
Things of a Man stands as a compelling study of style, gender, and movement. It is precise, considered, and visually striking, showing that fashion’s power lies not only in garments but in how they are worn, imagined, and interpreted.
Credits
Photographer: Mariano Vivanco
Models: Morgane Warnier, Gabby Westbrook-Patrick, Stella Maxwell
Editorial: VOGUE Spain
Title: Things of a Man
