She set herself apart from the very early stages of her modeling career, owning a strong look that some even dared define as eerie, but even they meant it as the best compliment possible. Kelly Mittendorf’s enigmatic beauty is what keeps the fashion industry in an awe. Unwrapping the mystery surrounding her name, photographer Michael Donovan captured Kelly’s sexier side for Umno Magazine.

Pulsating with real energy, Brazil is made of all things exotic, fun and seductive. Following its enticing rhythms, Brazilian beauty Samira Carvalho switches from channeling Josephine Baker’s art deco style, to mirroring the striking tribal queen in the fascinating black and white editorial photographed by Leandro Ramos. Bold and ready to make one statement after another, her garments are envisioned to tell stories.

Somewhere between exoticism and raw beauty lies Danielle Hayes, the model who’s stunning features and sun kissed face truly set her apart in a world that seems keen on erasing any signs of what makes us unique, different. Witnessing how effortlessly she turns freckles into a beauty statement kind of makes you wish for women to embrace more of their true nature, because nothing is…

Despite their apparent simplicity and relaxed spirit, few other garments building a gentleman’s essential wardrobe can give rise to such interminable debates as shorts do. Confusion often leads men to steer away from the effortless, refined and comfortable style that should define the shorts choice for summer. From length to cut and from fitting to the palette of colors and patterns, every single detail should…

When faced with extraordinary beauty, it’s easy to play out the ocean of fantasies, for each time they will feel intriguing and new. Innocence, rebellion, temptation or edginess, there is no limit to what a series of strong portraits can evoke and inspire. Bringing a sense of fantasy to reality, or blurring the line between worlds all together, photographer Dusan Jaukovic turned Sofi into the…

For some gentlemen following the trends religiously feels just like second nature, whilst for others the true challenge consists in building a timeless style, one that aspires to take the best of the past and build it into something everlasting. Each decade gave men plenty of memorable looks to hold onto, as a dashing and luxurious appearance can still hide under many facets. And Leroy…

It doesn’t take much for the guy in uniform to light up the imagination and spark the creativity. After all, we know about at least one song, one book and one movie that’s suggestively entitled “I Love a Man in Uniform”. Call it cliche, playful fantasy or borderline obsession, but nothing beats the image of a brave soldier, especially when the regimentals come accompanied by…

If you have heard of Thom Browne, chances are you know more about his eccentric menswear line and less about the otherworldly qualities he brought to the womenswear scene ever so graciously. Not one to trade incitement for ethics and solemnity, it’s no wonder Browne gained the title of America’s most provocative designer. Photographer An Le managed to capture the man behind the name, behind…

Behind every flower hides a beautiful story, a tale of uniqueness and color, of liveliness and delicacy. Gathering inspiration from an old floralbook, photographer Tibor Galamb built his vision upon spring’s very essence, recreating a fantasy shoot where the world of fashion gently collides with the best of the botanical universe. Sophie Crooks is the flower amongst flowers, the muse, the vision, the soul. The…

When religion trespasses the shores of the fashion world, you can expect the results to be anything but uncontroversial. Naughty nuns, spiritual decadence, plays upon forbiddance and innocence, chained in tradition or pure avant-garde, we have seen it all, as the fashion industry continues to cross lines and push boundaries. Photographer Elena Kuznetsova pursued the clerical inspiration by taking yet a different path. With the…