Model Jarrod Scott with folded knit sweater and leather pants against a textured concrete wall for Man About Town.

Monochrome portrait of male model leaning against a large grid window for Man About Town

Black and white portrait of a man with folded arms wearing a striped neck scarf and shorts for Man About Town project Homme Fatale

Man wearing a long patterned coat and trousers leaning against a metal railing by the water

Monochrome fashion editorial portrait of Jarrod Scott seated on a wooden chair outdoors against a textured wall.

Monochrome fashion portrait of model Jarrod Scott wearing a sweater over shoulders and leather trousers against a textured wall

Jarrod Scott wearing a white V-neck sweater and distressed jeans standing against a dark concrete wall for Man About Town.

Low angle monochrome portrait of model Jarrod Scott wearing a patterned shirt and jacket with a wristwatch against a bright sky background.

A man seated on stone tiles wearing a dark tank top and sandals against a weathered industrial wall.

Monochrome fashion editorial image featuring a male model walking outdoors in a tailored suit and patterned shirt.

Man wearing a blazer and graphic tank top reclining outdoors on concrete steps in a monochrome editorial photograph

Black and white portrait of a male model wearing a patterned blazer seated against a textured concrete wall.

Jarrod Scott in a white polka-dot coat leaning against a brick rooftop for Homme Fatale by Man About Town

Close-up portrait of Jarrod Scott wearing a white coat with black polka dots for Man About Town magazine.

Man About Town Homme Fatale 2025

About

The Homme Fatale spread for Man About Town redefines contemporary masculinity through a lens of moody, high-contrast sophistication. Photographer Vincent van den Dries masterfully utilizes a low-key chiaroscuro lighting technique to carve out form and depth, transforming the editorial into a cinematic experience that feels both intimate and grand. At the heart of the project, model Jarrod Scott commands the frame with an intense, unwavering gaze, his physical presence anchored by a wardrobe curation from fashion editor and stylist Jan Bries. The styling choices—pairing a crisp, light button-down shirt with structured dark leather trousers and a thick, draped ribbed-knit sweater—create a tactile contrast against the gritty, mottled grey concrete backdrop. This editorial photography project leans into a raw yet refined aesthetic, stripping away distractions to focus on silhouette, texture, and the palpable tension between light and shadow. By eschewing over-production in favor of disciplined, classic composition, the team delivers a series of images that resonate with the timeless quality of iconic menswear portraiture. Every frame serves as a testament to the collaborative synergy between the creative direction and the technical execution, resulting in a cohesive narrative that feels both grounded in lifestyle realism and elevated by a deliberate, art-house sensibility that captures the essence of the modern man with surgical precision.