Model Vasko Luyckx seated backstage in a dressing room wearing a patterned jacket and tights for Dapper Dan Magazine.

Shirtless young man with a blunt bob haircut holding a human skull at his waist against a plain studio backdrop.

Model Vasko Luyckx leaning over a vintage porcelain washbasin in a light grey overshirt and patterned shorts beside a window.

Model Vasko Luyckx wearing a beaded crown and sequined jacket with hands to his face against a black backdrop.

Model Vasko Luyckx wearing a white robe with black piping seated at a wooden desk with flowers and handwritten papers.

Model Vasko Luyckx seated on a wooden chair in an oversized dark suit holding a baton in a monochrome room with large windows.

Model Vasko Luyckx sitting barefoot on a dark studio floor in an unbuttoned black suit jacket beside a metallic crown.

Black and white full-length portrait of a man in theatrical Elizabethan attire, a wide crescent collar, and puffed shorts against a wall.

Model Vasko Luyckx shirtless wearing a white pleated Elizabethan ruff collar and Renaissance breeches against a studio wall.

Male model Vasko Luyckx wearing a fitted grey outfit with a white neck ruff and holding a wreath against a dark backdrop.

Black and white portrait of a man applying makeup with a brush while looking into a dressing room mirror.

Black and white mirror reflection of a curly-haired man smoking a cigarette in a patterned jacket beside white flowers.

Model Vasko Luyckx wearing a gold crown and double-breasted tan coat seated on a stool against a sunlit wall.

Model Vasko Luyckx posing in a light cowl-neck sweatshirt against a wall beside a monochrome poster of a man holding a skull.

A man in a black suit sits slumped over a wooden desk covered with papers and flowers, resting his head in his hand.

Model Vasko Luyckx in a patterned coat and trousers looking upward against a dark studio background.

Model Vasko Luyckx wearing a draped white shirt and black trousers striking a dynamic pose against a black studio backdrop.

Model Vasko Luyckx posing in an off-white jumpsuit and dark shoes on dark wood flooring in front of a textured wall.

Model wearing a dark sequined dress and black boots seated on a wooden chair on distressed wood flooring.

Model Vasko Luyckx posed in a black lace top, Renaissance cap with a pearl brooch, and draped patterned shawl on a dark background.

Dapper Dan Magazine Shakespeare 1609 2026

About

For Dapper Dan Magazine, the Shakespeare 1609 project serves as a masterclass in conceptual fashion editorial, blending historical literary references with a contemporary, minimalist lens. Photographer Alvaro Beamud Cortes creates a moody, monochromatic visual narrative that channels the theatrical weight of Elizabethan drama into modern menswear. Throughout the series, model Vasko Luyckx is cast as a brooding, scholarly figure, moving through spare dressing room and studio settings that emphasize raw textures, weathered walls, and clean architectural lines. The execution leans into high-contrast chiaroscuro lighting and cinematic framing, allowing the intricate details of structured ruff collars, sequined jackets, and ornate crowns to command the frame. Supported by the precise hair styling of Yuri Napolitano and the editorial makeup artistry of Elena Bettanello, the series feels both timeless and pointedly avant-garde. The project feels like a quiet exploration of creative introspection, utilizing analogue film techniques and natural light to heighten the tension between the subject and his props, such as the evocative recurring motif of a human skull. This collection avoids the clutter of standard fashion spreads, opting instead for a rigorous, stylized aesthetic that highlights the tactile interplay between costume and skin, solidifying its place as a compelling entry in contemporary portraiture.