Monochrome portrait of a tattooed man wearing a spiked leather harness and smoking a cigarette for The Perfect Man Magazine.

Shirtless man with blonde hair and torso tattoos wearing a plaid kilt, photographed in black and white.

Monochrome portrait of a person from behind showing a prominent spinal tattoo and leather harness, for The Perfect Man Magazine.

Shirtless man with extensive tattoos and blonde hair wearing a black choker necklace against a neutral studio backdrop.

Rear view of a tattooed man with white spiky hair and handcuffs standing against a plain neutral background.

Monochrome rear-view portrait of a shirtless man showing a large spine tattoo and a plaid kilt, shot by Romolo Battista.

Monochrome portrait of a man with skull chest tattoos wearing a spiked leather harness and headgear for The Perfect Man Magazine.

Rear view of a tattooed man with a prominent spine tattoo standing against a grey seamless studio background.

Man wearing a spiked leather head harness and holding lit lighters near his chest for a magazine editorial portrait.

Monochrome studio portrait of a tattooed man crouching and putting on dark denim jeans against a plain backdrop

Upside-down black and white portrait of a shirtless tattooed man against a gradient studio background with typography.

Monochrome portrait of tattooed male model Manu Sansone with bleached hair wearing dark denim jeans against a dark background

Shirtless man with tattoos and blonde hair wearing plaid trousers and layered belts against a dark background.

Shirtless man with chest tattoos wearing a leopard print cap with lace ties against a grey background.

The Perfect Man Magazine Je Suis Manu 2026

About

Je Suis Manu is a high-contrast editorial spread featured in The Perfect Man Magazine, centering on the distinctive aesthetic of model Manu Sansone. The series leans into a raw, monochromatic visual language, utilizing intense chiaroscuro lighting to accentuate the subject’s extensive body art, athletic physique, and intricate leather accessories. Photographer and stylist Romolo Battista explores the intersection of classic portraiture and gritty, avant-garde fashion. The work employs a bold graphic sensibility, incorporating elements like spiked harnesses, layered metallic hardware, and patterned textiles against stark studio backdrops to craft a series of visually arresting, textured compositions.