Aaron de Mey left New Zealand, studied art in London, and became one of the star make-up artists in the world today. He now lives in New York City. His relaxed surfer’s attitude and grunge style inspired this story, in which he models for the first time in front of the camera. photography by THEO WENNER art direction and style by MELANIE WARD
A brown shearling peacoat over a burgundy mohair sweater with a black cotton shirt and black denim skinny jeans SAINT LAURENT by HEDI SLIMANE
A light blue spotted cotton shirt FENDI and black lamb leather pants BALMAIN with a vintage tie-dyed t-shirt and waistcoat
A black satin Chicago Bulls jacket starter over a black leather shirt SAINT LAURENT by HEDI SLIMANE with lamb leather pants BALMAIN and Dunk high-top sneakers NIKE
A black satin Chicago Bulls jacket starter over a black leather shirt SAINT LAURENT by HEDI SLIMANE with lamb leather pants BALMAIN and Dunk high-top sneakers NIKE