REFLECTIONS OF A NEW MAN - A fashion editorial in Portugal unveiling the rebirth of masculinity through the lens of Balmain

Model: @rianvittor / Hair: @angiehairart_ / Photo: @chrisknowsphotos / Stylist: @fabio_archive / Makeup: @teresaapenas

Amid the historic charm and poetic landscapes of Portugal, the editorial “Reflections of a New Man” takes shape as a powerful visual narrative — a journey through the evolution of the contemporary male identity. This is not the mythological hero of ancient tales, but the real one: the man who reinvents himself daily, carving new paths with courage, vulnerability, and style.

Blazer - Gabriel Silva Barros - @_gabrielsilvabarros / Pants - Duarte Jorge - @hellabuv / Tie - Luis Carvalho - @luiscarvalhoofficial / Shirt ant Boots - Stylist Owned

Balmain serves as the perfect armor for this transformation. Each look from the collection acts as a second skin, translating a new grammar of masculinity. Fashion here is not mere clothing — it becomes language, strength, and identity. It does not conceal; it reveals.

Structured silhouettes, intricate embroidery, and dramatic volumes weave an atmosphere of strength and introspection. Frame by frame, a multifaceted man emerges — vulnerable yet commanding, reflective yet bold, timeless yet disruptive. He wears his scars as gracefully as he wears haute couture.

Coat and Tie - Luís Carvalho - @luiscarvalhoofficial / Pants - Ines Barreto - @inesbarreto9 / Shirt, Shoes and Glasses - Stylist Owned

Pants, Tie and Coat: Luis Carvalho - @luiscarvalhoofficial / Shirt and Shoes - Stylist Owned