The French model returns to the editorial spotlight in a striking L’Officiel Hommes fashion story photographed in New York, with styling by Darryl Dickens.
Some faces never lose their place in fashion. Baptiste Giabiconi is certainly one of them.
From his early years as one of Karl Lagerfeld’s most recognizable male muses to his work with Chanel, Fendi, and Dior Homme, Giabiconi has built a career that extends far beyond the runway. Now, the French model steps into a new visual chapter with “The Shape of Him,” an editorial photographed by Harol Baez for L’Officiel Hommes, published October 19, 2026.
And what a compelling series of portraits it is.
A Different Side of Baptiste Giabiconi
There is something particularly interesting about seeing a model with such an established fashion history embrace a different visual language.
In this New York session, Giabiconi appears confident, expressive, and completely comfortable in front of the camera. The photographs move between contemporary streetwear, oversized silhouettes, and more revealing looks that celebrate his athletic physique without losing the fashion narrative.
Harol Baez captures the model through a combination of movement, controlled studio lighting, and carefully composed poses.
One image features Giabiconi in voluminous green cargo trousers, sneakers, and layered outerwear, his body suspended in an almost dance-like movement. Another presents him in profile, dressed in relaxed tailoring and a textured jacket, creating a quieter, more introspective moment.
Then there are the portraits that reveal his tattoos, defined physique, and unmistakable presence.
Rather than relying exclusively on the polished image associated with his earlier luxury campaigns, these photographs allow Giabiconi to appear more spontaneous and physically expressive.
Harol Baez Captures Movement and Masculinity
The photography deserves particular recognition.
Baez works with a restrained studio environment, allowing the clothing, body language, and personality of the model to become the central elements of each composition.
The dark gray-green background gives the photographs a cinematic quality, while the lighting emphasizes fabric textures, facial features, and the movement of the garments.
The images feel contemporary without abandoning the traditions of classic male fashion portraiture.
There is also a compelling contrast between the model’s physicality and the oversized proportions of the clothes. In certain frames, the garments almost overwhelm the body; in others, they open to reveal it.
That interplay gives the editorial much of its visual character.
Darryl Dickens and the Art of Contrasting Silhouettes
Stylist Darryl Dickens brings together an eclectic selection of fashion pieces that balance luxury with contemporary streetwear.
The wardrobe includes designs from Dior, Gucci, Givenchy, Versace, LUAR, Isabel Marant, Burberry, Willy Chavarria, and other labels.
Particularly striking is the metallic silver Dior coat styled with graphic Versace trousers, creating an almost futuristic silhouette.
Elsewhere, oversized cargo pants, worn leather textures, layered jackets, and dramatic proportions bring a distinctly urban attitude to the story.
The styling never feels restricted to one interpretation of menswear. Instead, it explores different expressions of masculine identity: athletic, rebellious, elegant, and occasionally theatrical.
That variety makes the editorial especially enjoyable to revisit.
From Karl Lagerfeld’s Muse to a New Creative Chapter
For longtime followers of male modeling, Baptiste Giabiconi needs little introduction.
Discovered at a young age, he became closely associated with Karl Lagerfeld, whose appreciation for the model helped establish him internationally.
His career subsequently included major luxury campaigns, fashion editorials, and a transition into music with albums such as Oxygen and Un Homme Libre.
What makes this latest editorial noteworthy is not simply his return to the camera, but the opportunity to see an established model reinterpret his image through another creative team’s perspective.
The result feels less like nostalgia and more like an ongoing conversation about style, identity, and longevity in fashion.
Behind the Scenes in New York
Another enjoyable element of this project is the additional material Giabiconi has been sharing through his Instagram account.
Alongside the published editorial, the model has been posting behind-the-scenes moments and additional photographs from the New York session, offering followers another perspective on the creative process.
These glimpses are a reminder that a memorable editorial is rarely the work of one person alone.
From the photographer’s direction and the stylist’s wardrobe choices to hair, makeup, and the model’s performance, every detail contributes to the finished images.
An Editorial Worth Celebrating
At Fashionably Male, we appreciate the creative work that continues to push male fashion photography forward.
“The Shape of Him” is a wonderful example of how an experienced model, an attentive photographer, and a thoughtful creative team can produce images that feel both sophisticated and refreshingly current.
Congratulations to Harol Baez, Baptiste Giabiconi, Darryl Dickens, Adrian Alvarado, and everyone involved in bringing this editorial to life.
We encourage our readers to experience the complete original story at L’Officiel Hommes and discover the additional moments shared by Baptiste on Instagram.
Original Editorial & Creative Credits
Editorial: The Shape of Him
Publication: L’Officiel Hommes @lofficielukraine
Photography: Harol Baez — @harolbaezstudio
Model: Baptiste Giabiconi — @baptiste.giabiconi
Agency: Soul Artist Management — @soulartistmgmt
Styling: Darryl Dickens — @dldnewyork
Makeup & Hair: Adrian Alvarado — @mradrianmakeup
Original editorial: Read “The Shape of Him” at L’Officiel Hommes
Fashionably Male presents this independent editorial appreciation in recognition of the original publication and its creative contributors. All original photography and editorial rights remain with their respective rights holders.
