Pau Aresté nº145
Create A New Persona — 2026
Photo by Ferran Casanova
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The Latest The Perfect Man, nº145, is now available.

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EDITOR’S NOTE
Le Début? Welcome to Première Partie of The Perfect Man Nº145. We begin with Spanish standout Joel Culell and Front Management’s Daniele Carettoni, whose presence commands the lens. Next, Gennaro Lillio, Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue Sun perfume man, exudes refined winter elegance, followed by Joe Ryan, with his striking hazel eyes. Ismael Werlang is captured in the vibrant light of Brazil wearing archival Versace, alongside a curated portrait of modern masculinity in Barcelona by contributing editor Ferran Casanova. From Paris, Kirill Karpenko exudes European poise, photographed by Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca, exploring fluid style, while German actor Kim Tränka challenges traditional notions of masculinity. Finally, Joel Conceicao, in intimate art portraits by Ruben Tomas, radiates strength, charisma, and lived-in elegance. This is just the beginning of Nº145—consider it the first spark of a season devoted to style, presence, and the art of modern manhood.

THE MEN: Joel Culell, Daniele Carettoni, Gennaro Lillio, Joe Ryan, Ismael Werlang, Chad Meihuizen, Franco Mazzei, Gabo Dos Santos, Sergio Modrego, Daniel Navas, Kirill Karpenko, Isaiah Hamilton, Alex Holsapple, Kosta Zecevic, Manuel Kornisiuk, Joel Conceicao, Kim Tränka, Matija Bogicevic, Kosse Diao, Oskar + Carlos, Finlay Telf, Charlie Black, Eric Lalonde, Liiam White + Daniel Cwiklinski, Finlay + Tristan, Dima, Borja Pastor

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Elegance & Optimism: Black tie, rethought. Classic suiting is sharpened and softened in equal measure, worn with a lightness that feels instinctive rather than imposed. Fresh face Joel Culell brings a quiet confidence to the frame—where elegance is precise, optimism understated, and tradition subtly shifted forward.

Photos FERRAN CASANOVA

All I Need is You: Joe Ryan inhabits the season’s most refined menswear, moving through his hotel room and city streets with undone sophistication. Each gesture, from phone calls to quiet reading, carries a quiet anticipation—a study of modern masculinity in soft light and suspended time. Fashioned by Craig Andrew James.

Photos NICK ANDREWS

The Quiet Light: Let intuition lead you toward what truly shines. In refined silence, every detail distills into essence—harmony, light, and form unfolding like a revelation. Perfection lives in balance, like a painting suspended in time, capturing the magic of an eternal moment. Fashioned by Sofia Gradassi in Milan, Italy.

Photos GIULIA MACERATA

A New Dawn: Classic suiting meets relaxed elegance with Daniele Carettoni, where precision tailoring and softened silhouettes coexist in perfect balance. Suits and ties are worn with quiet authority, then eased into a more fluid, instinctive refinement. Italian by nature, effortless by design, and grounded in modern confidence.

Photos MAURIZIO MONTANI

Style+

Do Not Disturb: Gianni Versace’s opulent sensuality unfolds against a Brazilian maximalist backdrop, embodied by Ismael Werlang’s sensual, sun-drenched presence. Baroque excess collides with tropical intensity, with looks drawn from Alexandre Stefani’s designer archive and refashioned by celebrity Stylist Marcos Lacerda.

Photos AUGUSTO CARNEIRO

Rive Droite: Kirill Karpenko walks the Rive Droite in Paris. Sunlight hits cobblestone streets as the city hums around him, a quiet rhythm in motion. His look balances nostalgia and modern edge, a dialogue between music, art, and fashion. Every frame captures contrasts, with soft light, sharp tailoring, and casual rebellion, where style meets the city.

Photos ARNALDO ANAYA-LUCCA

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Red Light: Brandon Cole Bailey, Author of It’s Not Really Ken stripped down to the most simple layer.

Photos FRANK LOUIS

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A curated portrait of modern masculinity: Men in full command of their presence, captured in Barcelona through the lens of contributing editor Ferran Casanova.

Franco Mazzei

Photos FERRAN CASANOVA

Joel: Brazilian footballer turned model Joe Conceição channels a dark, magnetic sensuality in this black and white editorial photographed by fine artist Ruben Tomas. Suspended between strength and vulnerability, the series unfolds with an obscure mood that feels both intimate and elusive.

Photos RUBEN TOMAS

Isaiah: In mirrored light Isaiah Hamilton fractures into shifting selves. Tailoring is undone and reformed with sheer layers softened pinstripes and a fur Miu Miu gesture suspended between restraint and excess. Bathed in violet and stark monochrome elegance dissolves into reflection never fixed.

Photos JUAN ALGARIN

Māne Moderne: The evolution of hairstyles through a contemporary lens, blending influences from iconic eras with a refined modern edge. From sharp retro silhouettes to effortless undone textures, each look reinterprets classic grooming codes for today. Fronted by Spanish model Rafa Noah.

Photos DANI RULL

Dark Reflection: Alex Holsapple moves with a quiet intensity, embodying a dark elegance that feels both rebellious and refined. Distressed textures, stark monochrome tones, and undone tailoring create a world suspended between restraint and chaos, where masculinity is stripped back to something elusive.

Photos TOMMY CHUNG

Eros in Monochrome: Finlay and Tristan embody a rebellious rocker aesthetic as they slip into sharp pinstripe suits that hang effortlessly from their slim frames. Their shaggy hair falls loosely around their faces, adding to the undone, rock-and-roll attitude. The mix of refined suiting, bold textures, and carefree styling creates an aesthetic that feels confident and undeniably striking.

Photos WILLIAM BÜNDCHEN

Hero: In Hero, Vincent Kponton stands against a void-black space, in form-fitting looks that reveal a chiselled sporty physique. His face is strong yet boyish, like a young Greek god softened by youth, framed by dark curly locks. A flower held between his lips introduces a quiet contradiction—delicate against his athletic presence. In the darkness, a modern-day Narcissus emerges.

Photos ALEXANDER COURTMAN

Young Blood, Theo De Pierris moves between sunlit streets and quiet interiors, skateboarding through the city with effortless ease. At home, shadows spill across bare walls and bare skin, turning simple moments into cinematic fragments. Young Blood captures a restless energy—raw, intimate, and suspended somewhere between youth and freedom.

Photos KARL SIMONE

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Take Cover: A study in structure and exposure. Model citizen David Langlois moves through shifting forms, from a leather trench worn against bare skin to cropped knits revealing the geometry of the torso and the simplicity of a classic pair of Y-front briefs. Layers become constructed, deconstructed, and rebuilt.

Photos VAZHA KUCHULORIA

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Photos FERRAN CASANOVA

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Severo: Pascal Bier moves with the confidence of someone who never asks permission. Severity here is not coldness. It is precision. The collar undone just so. The gaze that holds a beat longer than necessary. Luxury lives in the details—a texture that catches light, a layer that suggests without revealing, the private language of dressing for no one but yourself.

Photos JUAN CARLOS TOLEDO

Embodied Spaces: A photographic exploration of the relationship between the human body and the environments it inhabits. Inspired by the sculptural language of form, the series captures moments where body, gesture, and architecture become inseparable. Photographed across Europe, Mexico, and the United States and features iconic model Diego Miguel.

Photos RUBEN TOMAS

Create a New Persona: This season, color becomes the catalyst for reinvention, transforming fall fashion into a bold celebration of individuality and unapologetic self-expression. Starring Spaniard Pau Aresté, this story explores fearless hues, artful layering, and an eclectic mix of textures and prints, creating a wardrobe that is vibrant, youthful, and full of personality.

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Day Dreamer: A study in rebellion and style, Day Dreamer captures model Jay Kang through creative layering and contrasts. Ripped denim, exposed boxer shorts, faux fur, and accessories create an expressive wardrobe where attitude meets imagination. The story embraces a fearless approach to dressing, where individuality becomes the expression of one's self.

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Beauty+

In David Garcia’s latest beauty story, Gado Dos Santos embodies effortless elegance and modern sophistication. Styled in striking black and white looks with exquisite fine jewelry, the model’s luminous skin and refined presence celebrate timeless beauty through a contemporary lens.

Photography DAVID GARCIA

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Eighteen Summers: Summer unfolds through a language of ease and refinement, where tailored silhouettes meet effortless movement. Blazers, lightweight silk shirts, and relaxed trousers are softened by airy fabrics and paired with suede Birkenstock sandals, creating a balance of quiet sophistication.

Photos DANI RULL

Sweat and Surrender: Heat, movement, and physical expression collide with bold masculinity. Sculpted form, sunkissed skin, and curated posing—create an intense visual language, drawing you into his strength and charisma in each photo selected in this portfolio.

Photos MIKAEL KENTA

In Quiet Form: Framed by New York City's skyline, Erick Monson inhabits the space where discipline meets grace. Strength transcends into sculptural form as yoga becomes an expression of beauty, precision, that results in modern masculinity—defined by quiet intensity.

Photos HAROLD MINDEL

Rush: Konstantin approaches the body as both material and sheer masterpiece. His long hair falling around his shoulders, evoking a modern day Hercules. With much rigorous training, this Russian Muscleman shapes his muscle into form, turning anatomy into perfect proportion.

Photos DAMIR ZHUKENOV

Heat Index: The afternoon arrives in full force. Across the coast, light cuts through the haze, bleaching the rocks into monumental slabs of heat. With the statuesque Ted Pullin standing at its center, the sun traces his sunkissed silhouette with cinematic intensity.

Photos PAT SUPSIRI

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