Swanky Men’s Magazine - August 2024: The Men’s Edition Issue

AUGUST 2024 ISSUE 01

Resonating Voices Blue Melody

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INSIDE COVER MALE MODEL: RUBEN PAUL WHITTER IG:@RUBENPAULWHITTER PHOTOGRAPHER: MARTIN TIERNEY IG:@ARTOFILLUSION MEN’S EDITION

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Editor-in-chief SALLY MARIE Lucy Morris Ashley Buchanan Tobias James Jarna Nasso Darren Wynne Heather Wilkins Lyndsey Adams Chloe Bennet Karaaina Bishara Laszlo Balogh

Executive Editor Fashion Editor Digital Editor Staff Writer Photo/Sub Editor Features Editor Beauty Editor Advertisement Manager Features Editor Logo Illustrator

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CONTENTS

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08 VOKA PICTURE 2024 PHOTOGRAPHER: VOKA PICTURE IG: @VOKA.WEB TW: TWITTER.COM/VOKAPICTURE MALE MODEL: ARSENY IG: @ARSSEN333

20 IN ALL ITS GLORY MALE MODEL: VLADIMIR KLESHCHENOK IG: @VLADIMIR_KLESHCHENOK FB: FACEBOOK.COM/VLADIMIR_KLESHCHENOK WB: VK.COM/VLADIMIR_KLESHCHENOK FASHION DESIGNER/WARDROBE STYLIST: ALEXANDER ZORKIN IG: @ALEKS.ZORKIN PHOTOGRAPHER: MAXIM NAPALKOV IG: @NAPALKOVVIDEO

30 RESONATING VOICES CREATIVE DIRECTOR/JEWELLERY DESIGNER: SARA CHYAN IG: @SARACHYANJEWELLERY ART DIRECTOR: GENE CHEN IG: @__GENECHEN ASSISTANT JEWELLERY DESIGNER: MUDAI IG: @MAYUZUMI_MOMO PHOTOGRAPHER: HAIYI WANG IG: @HAIYIIIII_ MODEL: SZYMON KOGUT IG: @SZYMONKOGUTT MAKEUP ARTIST: YIJUN CHEN IG: @CHAN.IYCCHAN

44 DESPERADO PHOTOGRAPHER: MIGUEL ANGEL IG: @LIGHTRISS MALE MODEL: JAQUIN BROWN-HOLLAND IG: @AY0NNE FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JAQUIN WB: WWW.WORLDOFJAQUIN.COM TT: HTTPS://WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@777GIFTED

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48 ETERNAL PHOTOGRAPHER: SHAUN MORSE IG: @FIREINTHEEYEPHOTOGRAPHY WB: FIREINTHEEYEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM MODEL: SHANE PAUL IG: @_SHANEPAUL_

54 BROTHERS PHOTOGRAPHER: ELLE JAI IG: @IMELLEJAI WB: IMELLEJAI.COM

62 BLUE MELODY MALE MODEL: RUBEN PAUL WHITTER IG:@RUBENPAULWHITTER PHOTOGRAPHER: MARTIN TIERNEY IG:@ARTOFILLUSION

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Editor’s Letter

August 2024

Sally Morris Editor-in-chief Welcome to the Swanky Men’s August Issue! It’s great to have you here in the height of the summer!

In the month of August, menswear typically focuses on incorporating lightweight materials and breathable fabrics to effectively combat the intense summer heat. Garments such as linen shirts, cotton trousers, and shorts become indispensable staples in every wardrobe. Lightcoloured palettes, including whites, pastels, and neutral tones, are particularly popular choices as they reflect the sun’s rays and help in keeping cool. To complete the look, accessories like sunglasses, straw hats, and loafers are essential, providing both style and functionality.

To achieve a more polished appearance during evening outings or formal events, lightweight blazers can also be added to the ensemble.

These blazers offer a refined look without compromising comfort.

Breathable dress shoes or stylish sandals are ideal footwear choices, ensuring that comfort is maintained without sacrificing elegance.

Additionally, polo shirts and short-sleeve button-downs offer versatile options that can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Fabrics like linen and seersucker are particularly favoured for their airy texture and ability to wick away moisture, making them perfect for hot, humid days. For those needing a more formal ensemble, opting for unlined or partially lined blazers can provide necessary structure without the added bulk, ensuring that the wearer remains cool and stylish.

Accessories play a significant role in refining the summer look. A wellchosen watch with a breathable strap, a lightweight scarf for cooler evenings, and a stylish belt can add the perfect finishing touches. Even items such as pocket squares or minimalistic jewellery can elevate the overall appearance, adding subtle yet impactful details.

Overall, the goal is to maintain a delicate balance between comfort and sophistication, even in the warmest weather. By carefully choosing the right materials and incorporating versatile pieces into their wardrobe, men can stay stylish and comfortable throughout the entire summer months. Whether dressing for casual outings or formal events, the emphasis remains on achieving a look that is both elegant and practical, allowing for effortless style in any summer scenario.

We look forward to inviting you next month, with the start of the autumn season in September. See you then!

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PHOTOGRAPHER: ELLE JAI IG: @IMELLEJAI WB: IMELLEJAI.COM

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Voka Picture 2024 PHOTOGRAPHER: VOKA PICTURE IG: @VOKA.WEB TW: TWITTER.COM/VOKAPICTURE MALE MODEL: ARSENY IG: @ARSSEN333

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In all its glory MALE MODEL: VLADIMIR KLESHCHENOK IG: @VLADIMIR_KLESHCHENOK FB: FACEBOOK.COM/VLADIMIR_KLESHCHENOK WB: VK.COM/VLADIMIR_KLESHCHENOK FASHION DESIGNER/WARDROBE STYLIST: ALEXANDER ZORKIN IG: @ALEKS.ZORKIN PHOTOGRAPHER: MAXIM NAPALKOV IG: @NAPALKOVVIDEO

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Resonating Voices “Resonating Voices” is a jewellery collection inspired by the ear tags used on farm animals. These tags, akin to human earrings, are typically used for tracking animal health and facilitating selective breeding. However, they carry a deeper significance, symbolising the issue of speciesism.

Concept: This series transforms animal ear tags into jewellery to explore themes of animal rights and the human-animal relationship. It acknowledges the power dynamics between humans and animals, where animals are often seen as commodities rather than sentient beings with emotions and individuality.

By converting identification markers into symbols of value, “Resonating Voices” aims to raise awareness about animal rights. These jewellery pieces challenge the concept of speciesism, encouraging empathy by immersing wearers in the lived experiences of animals. Through this collection, we aspire to encourage individuals to transcend speciesist boundaries, recognising themselves as part of a broader ecological system and extending compassion to our animal companions.

Inspiration and Significance: “Resonating Voices” seeks to raise awareness about animal rights and the emotional connection between humans and animals. This collection aims to spark discussions on the ethical treatment of animals, prompting introspection about our attitudes and behaviours towards them.

Through art and design, we strive to evoke an emotional resonance in viewers, guiding them to see the world from an animal’s perspective. This connection can inspire reflection on our treatment of animals and motivate the pursuit of more sustainable and ethical solutions.

Sustainable Fashion: “Resonating Voices” advocates for sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. By repurposing existing ear tags, we reduce the demand for new materials and promote values that prioritise animal welfare in design and production processes.

We hope this collection sparks contemplation and change, fostering a society that values animal welfare and transcends speciesist boundaries.

Let us see ourselves as integral parts of a broader ecological system and work collectively towards a more just and equitable world.

Through “Resonating Voices,” we aim to inspire transformation, offering animal advocates and ethical fashion enthusiasts an opportunity to reflect and take action

CREATIVE DIRECTOR/JEWELLERY DESIGNER: SARA CHYAN IG: @SARACHYANJEWELLERY ART DIRECTOR: GENE CHEN IG: @__GENECHEN ASSISTANT JEWELLERY DESIGNER: MUDAI IG: @MAYUZUMI_MOMO PHOTOGRAPHER: HAIYI WANG IG: @HAIYIIIII_ MODEL: SZYMON KOGUT IG: @SZYMONKOGUTT MAKEUP ARTIST: YIJUN CHEN IG: @CHAN.IYCCHAN

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Desperado PHOTOGRAPHER: MIGUEL ANGEL IG: @LIGHTRISS MALE MODEL: JAQUIN BROWN-HOLLAND IG: @AY0NNE FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JAQUIN WB: WWW.WORLDOFJAQUIN.COM TT: HTTPS://WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@777GIFTED

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ETERNAL PHOTOGRAPHER: SHAUN MORSE IG: @FIREINTHEEYEPHOTOGRAPHY WB: FIREINTHEEYEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM MODEL: SHANE PAUL IG: @_SHANEPAUL_

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Brothers PHOTOGRAPHER: ELLE JAI IG: @IMELLEJAI WB: IMELLEJAI.COM

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Blue Melody MALE MODEL: RUBEN PAUL WHITTER IG:@RUBENPAULWHITTER PHOTOGRAPHER: MARTIN TIERNEY IG:@ARTOFILLUSION

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Creative Director/Jewellery Designer: Sara Chyan, IG: @sarachyanjewellery Art Director: Gene Chen, IG: @__genechen Assistant Jewellery Designer: Mudai, IG: @mayuzumi_momo Photographer: Haiyi Wang, IG: @haiyiiiii_ Model: Szymon Kogut, IG: @szymonkogutt Makeup Artist: Yijun Chen, IG: @chan.iycchan

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