Faust by Chien-Wen Lin

A KALTBLUT exclusive menswear editorial. Photographer Chien-Wen Lin captured Gustavo & Carson @FUSION NYC. Styling by Charlie Ward & Lara Glassman using Alexander McQueen, Dries Van Noten, Kris Van Assche, Boris Bidjan SaberiHood By Air, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Givenchy amongst others. “Faust can be use as a metaphor of contemporary people in city. I want to convert Faust be a metaphor of modern people and Mephistopheles convert to be a metaphor of temptation. I want to make my audience to think about what is humanity. What kind of humanity do you have? This is an open question and no answer to make people to think it.” says Chien-Wen Lin

Button Down Shirt - Asos, Painted Denim Pants - Alexander McQueen, Derby Shoes - Dries Van Noten
Button Down Shirt – Asos, Painted Denim Pants – Alexander McQueen, Derby Shoes – Dries Van Noten
Graphic Sweater - Hood By Air, Cargo Shorts - Hood By Air
Graphic Sweater – Hood By Air, Cargo Shorts – Hood By Air
On Carson: Extended Length Sweater - Boris Bidjan Saberi, Leggings - Dries Van Noten, Gladiator Sandals - Kris Van Assche On Gustavo: Sweater- Givenchy, Shoulderless Dress - 69, Chain Sandals - Givenchy
On Carson: Extended Length Sweater – Boris Bidjan Saberi, Leggings – Dries Van Noten, Gladiator Sandals – Kris Van Assche
On Gustavo: Sweater- Givenchy, Shoulderless Dress – 69, Chain Sandals – Givenchy
Two Toned Button Down Shirt - Asos, Ripped Joggers - Asos, Derby Shoes - Dries Van Noten
Two Toned Button Down Shirt – Asos, Ripped Joggers – Asos, Derby Shoes – Dries Van Noten
Sweater Top - Gosha Rubchinskiy, Pants - Asos, Gladiator Sandals - Kris Van Assche
Sweater Top – Gosha Rubchinskiy, Pants – Asos, Gladiator Sandals – Kris Van Assche
Sweater Top - Gosha Rubchinskiy, Pants - Asos, Gladiator Sandals - Kris Van Assche
Sweater Top – Gosha Rubchinskiy, Pants – Asos, Gladiator Sandals – Kris Van Assche
 Priest Collar Button Down Shirt - Asos, X-Ray Denim Pants - Hood By Air

Priest Collar Button Down Shirt – Asos, X-Ray Denim Pants – Hood By Air
On Carson: Paint Speckled Button Down Shirt - Asos, ¾ Cropped Pants - Asos, Derby Shoes - Dries Van Noten On Gustavo: Vinyl Top - NicoPanda, Wide Legged Trouser - Undecorated Man
On Carson: Paint Speckled Button Down Shirt – Asos, ¾ Cropped Pants – Asos, Derby Shoes – Dries Van Noten
On Gustavo: Vinyl Top – NicoPanda, Wide Legged Trouser – Undecorated Man
On Carson: Paint Speckled Button Down Shirt - Asos, ¾ Cropped Pants - Asos, Derby Shoes - Dries Van Noten On Gustavo: Vinyl Top - NicoPanda, Wide Legged Trouser - Undecorated Man
On Carson: Paint Speckled Button Down Shirt – Asos, ¾ Cropped Pants – Asos, Derby Shoes – Dries Van Noten
On Gustavo: Vinyl Top – NicoPanda, Wide Legged Trouser – Undecorated Man
 Priest Collar Button Down Shirt - Asos, X-Ray Denim Pants - Hood By Air

Priest Collar Button Down Shirt – Asos, X-Ray Denim Pants – Hood By Air
Oversized Denim Top - Marques Almeida, Denim Shorts - Marques Almeida
Oversized Denim Top – Marques Almeida, Denim Shorts – Marques Almeida
Oversized Denim Top - Marques Almeida, Denim Shorts - Marques Almeida
Oversized Denim Top – Marques Almeida, Denim Shorts – Marques Almeida
On Carson(Left): Open Turtleneck - Opening Ceremony, Sweat Shorts - Asos, Gladiator Sandals - Kris Van Assche On Gustavo (Right): Fringe Top - NicoPanda, Denim Pants - Hood By Air, Sandal s- 3.1 Phillip Lim
On Carson(Left): Open Turtleneck – Opening Ceremony, Sweat Shorts – Asos, Gladiator Sandals – Kris Van Assche
On Gustavo (Right): Fringe Top – NicoPanda, Denim Pants – Hood By Air, Sandal s- 3.1 Phillip Lim
On Carson(Left): Open Turtleneck - Opening Ceremony, Sweat Shorts - Asos, Gladiator Sandals - Kris Van Assche On Gustavo (Right): Fringe Top - NicoPanda, Denim Pants - Hood By Air, Sandal s- 3.1 Phillip Lim
On Carson(Left): Open Turtleneck – Opening Ceremony, Sweat Shorts – Asos, Gladiator Sandals – Kris Van Assche
On Gustavo (Right): Fringe Top – NicoPanda, Denim Pants – Hood By Air, Sandal s- 3.1 Phillip Lim
Button Down Shirt - Asos, Painted Denim Pants - Alexander McQueen, Derby Shoes - Dries Van Noten
Button Down Shirt – Asos, Painted Denim Pants – Alexander McQueen, Derby Shoes – Dries Van Noten

Credits:

Photography by Chien-Wen Lin
Photographer Assistant: Takju Kown / Chia Tzu Kuo
Makeup & Hair by Miya
Styling by Charlie Ward & Lara Glassman
Stylist Assistant: Theo Banzon
Models are Gustavo & Carson @FUSION NYC
Special Thanks | Red Hook Labs