Instinct and obsession are at the forefront of the latest issue of The Room, the 7th edition provides an exploration of those motivating forces via sleek editorials and thought provoking interviews. Mirte Maas graces the cover in two emotion filled shots by Marton Perlaki that set the tone for an issue filled with unexpected and beautiful imagery. The lineup of fashion stories is every bit as artistic and appealing as you’d expect, with a well edited selection of designer looks adds excitement as do profiles of Neil Barrett, Penny Martin and Hungary’s top male models. Step inside the world of The Room in this exclusive preview and for more check out The Room.Hu

Photo: Sabrina Bongiovanni | Fashion Editor: Ali Tóth & Anikó Virág | Make up: Sasa Jokovic | Hair: Csaba Herczeg | Models: Anna Pichler

Photo: Márton Perlaki | Fashion Editor: Ali Tóth & Anikó Virág | Make up: Bernadett Titkos | Hair: Ádám Szabó | Model: Mirte Maas at Women Milan

Photo: Thomas Lohr | Fashion Editor: Lyson Marchessault | Make up: Nobuko Maekawa | Hair: Teiji | Models: Ranya Mordanova

Photo: Miklós Surányi | Fashion Editor: Ali Tóth & Anikó Virág | Make up: Bernadett Titkos | Hair: Márk Károlyi | Model: Zoltán

For the Summer/Fall 2013 issue titled “Suburban Heat,” London men’s magazine HERO takes on life in small-town America. Constructing a world of voyeuristic intrigue rife with the mysteries of the mundane, photographer Christian Ferretti and stylist Gro Curtis collaborate on an epic story steeped in sleek style and the secrets kept behind closed doors. Playing the family caught in this dark fashion fantasy are a trio of models- Grayson Gettys, Ben and Ian, headed by Karen Bjornson‘s austere matriarch. The story follows Bjornson presiding over bathtime, the boys playing with a pet cat, and the family sharing a meal. What else are they up to? Peer inside HERO’s suburbia and see for yourself in the exclusive look below. (Text Matt Myer)

W Korea dives into the season’s stark fashions with a wet & wild cover story starring Sigrid Agren. Shot in dynamic style by Alexi Lubomirski (New York: Management + Artists, Paris: Management + Artists) the story features an array of elegant minimal looks selected by Brian Molloy; eagle eyed fashion aficionados will spot pieces from Givenchy, Obzee, Balmain and Alexander Wang. The scintillating Sigrid shows her sex side in these come hither shots and she’s never looked better.

Photographer: Alexi Lubomirski (Paris: Management + Artists, New York: Management + Artists) | Fashion Director: Yoo Kyung Choi | Model: Sigrid Agren| Stylist: Brian Molloy | Makeup:Tyron Machhausen | Hair: Teddy Charles
Manicurist: Ana-Maria | Set stylist: Todd Wiggins for Mary Howard Studio | Casting & Producer : Sasha Jenny Park @ Pier59Korea+Collective Warehouse

Interview Germany‘s latest issue is a bold mix of chic stories from top tier talent. With newly appointed, International Fashion Director, Julia von Boehm joining fashion director, Klaus Stockhausen for the first time the May issue represents something of a turning point for the publication. From the start you know you’re in for something different; two covers grab your attention, one featuring iconic German actress, Katja Riemann and the other starring top model Cara Delevingne as a doe-eyed vamp. Inside the magazine is dominated by imagery with attitude – the content that runs the gamut from sexy – Ben Hassett‘s avant-garde beauty story starring Marie Piovesan is sure to quicken your pulse, to simply captivating, Sebastian Faena shoots Magda Laguinge like we’ve never seen her before.  Casting by Samuel Ellis Scheinman.

Don’t take our word for it – get a first look inside the brand new issue of Interview Germany.

Ph. Peter Lindbergh | Model – Cara Delevingne

Ph. Ben Hassett | Model - Marie Piovesan | Hair - Akki Shirakawa | Makeup - Yadim

Ph. Sebastian Faena | Styling - Julia von Boehm | Model - Magda Laguinge | Hair - Shay Ashual | Makeup - Jeanine Lobell

Ph. Charlotte Wales | Styling - Clare Byrne | Models - Dauphine Mckee and Muriel Beal | Hair - Wesley O’Meara | Makeup - Justine Purdue

Ph. Olaf Wipperfürth | Styling - Klaus Stockhausen | Star – Katja Riemann |

Jeff Bark creates an explosive new world for Dazed & Confused‘s May issue, crafting vivid portraits filled with energy, color and life that look unlike anything else. Styled by Robbie Spencer, hair by Recine and makeup by Lisa Houghton, the story features a wild array of the season’s most arresting couture looks, capturing the beauty in controlled chaos. Catherine McNeil, Noma Han and Sung Jin Park lead a stunning cast and look phenomenal in what is easily one of the most creative and dynamic stories we’ve seen of late.

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Luigi Murenu & Daniele Duella + Iango Henzi capture Kati Nescher at her most beautiful in an instantly iconic cover for Vogue Germany. With electrifying hair looks by Luigi Murenu and a sexy bustier courtesy of Jean Paul Gaultier couture, Kati is a vision of chic elegance and the cover shot with its classically beautiful air is a stunning fashion moment. The accompanying editorial features slew of avant-garde designer looks, perfectly in line with the season’s defining mood of strength, femininity and daring.

Photos courtesy of Luigi & Daniele + Iango and Vogue Germany

Take a glimpse of the newest issue of The Greatest Magazine with minimalistic spreads of the season’s most coveted looks. The Italian magazine’s third issue, focusing on the theme of “Water”; features Paolo Zerbini shooting Tomek Szczukiecki for the cover (who’s shorn of his signature long locks). Some of the best new faces of the season are featured in staple pieces from the latest Spring Summer collections of Maison Martin Margiela, Jil Sander, Kenzo and more. Interviews with designers Andrea Incontri and Alessandro Sartori (the art director of Berluti) and an evocative fashion film (below, directed by Francesco Brigida) round out an issue overflowing with fresh and modern images, proving that minimal sometimes has a maximal effect. (Text by Kianna Alexander)

The Greatest Fashion Film #4 from The Greatest Magazine on Vimeo.

Models Stefan Knezevic and Susanna, directed by Francesco Brigida, all fashion: Les Hommes, styling: Matteo Greco, hair: Armando Cherillo, makeup: Mary Cesardi

Tomek Szczukiecki by Paolo Zerbini, fashion: Matteo Greco, grooming by Valentino Perini

Alexander Ferrario by Stefania Paparelli, fashion: Matteo Greco, Hair Dora Roberti, makeup Giorgia Pambianchi

Sergio Fonseca, Stefan Knezevic, James Gatenby by Cristina Capucci, fashion: Carlo Ortenzi

Chris Beek by Alessandro Dal Buoni, fashion: Claudia Carretti

Alessandro Sartori by Luca di Santis

Andreas Brunnhage by Francesco Brigida, fashion: Luca Roscini

Taylor Cowan by Alessio Bolzoni, fashion: Matteo Greco

Rafa Bodgar by Lowe Seger, fashion: Diane Boulenger, grooming: Javier Palacio

Cutting edge Spanish glossy METAL Magazine is a constant source of impressive fashion imagery and for their latest issue the publication delves into the subject of childhood via an esoteric array of content. Inside artists and influencers speak about imagination and innocence and how memories from their youth influence their work today. Designer Thom Browne talks games, while musician Devandra Banhart recalls his favorite television programs from his childhood in Venezuela. Editorially the stories are filled with color, life and a vibrant sensibility that keeps things exciting. Go inside the new issue in our exclusive first look and experience the fashion stories and a special film featuring the best of the season’s new menswear.

For even more METAL, check out Revista Metal.com

I CAN STILL FEEL YOUR TOUCH from METAL MAGAZINE on Vimeo.

Photography Robi Rodriguez | Stylist Raquel Garcia | Model Nouk Torsing | Hair Teiji Utsumi | Makeup Isamaya Ffrench 

Photography Willem Jaspert | Styling Melina Nicolaide | Model Gigi Jeon | Hair Roku Roppongi | Makeup Janeen Witherspoon

Photographer Nacho Alegre | Stylist Laura Alcalde | Model Paulina Heiler | Hair & Make up Marta Martínez

Photography Miguel Villalobos | Stylist Graham Tobor | Model Demy Matzen | Hair Katsumi Matsuo | Makeup Manami Ishikawa

Photography Elle Muliarchyk | Stylist Sara Dunn | Models Ashtyn Franklin& Lena Lomako | Hair Eric Jamieson |Make up Munemi Imai

Photography Michael Hemy | Stylists (Women) Kimi O’Neill  (Men) Santi Rodríguez | Models Ranya Mordonova & Ben Allen  | Hair Yumi Nakada-Dingle  | Make up Isamaya Ffrench

Alessandro Dal  |  Stylist Santi Rodríguez | Model Elliot Vullion | Hair by Teij