An homage to the soul men of music

Music and fashion have long been intertwined, with the bad boys of rock 'n’ roll taking the power of sharp duds to hedonistic heights. For summer, this includes the skinny cut of Hedi Slimane’s suits at Celine, the roguish waft of Hermes silk shirts and the outsized swag of Balenciaga’s motorbike jacket. Gucci brings padded patterning, while Louis Vuitton has reworked the preppy look of the 1950s, the era when rock 'n' roll began.

The spirit of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain is echoed in Givenchy's checked shirt, while Dolce & Gabbana has crafted a lace-trimmed shirt fit for the king of rock 'n' roll himself. The key to this is to embrace decadence, rebellious insouciance, and, of course, your inner showman.

Shot by Ben Cope, who brought an LA vibe to the images, our model Claudio leaned into this role with verve. From playing guitar and improv on the piano to lounging "backstage", he just might be the next big thing in music.

Whether you listen to your music on vinyl or Spotify, the brazen attitude of musicians is universal. Just remember to dress the part.