Grooming for the shoot is by Artêmio Damascene and non binary styling by Lohanne Tavares featuring designs by Flora Urbana. Still images featured here are by Leonardo Almeida and special thanks go to Cidade das Artes and W Model Group who supported the shoot.

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I came here to find myself, to actually connect

And be at peace

Through moving, my body technology advances

With each breath, I am closer to who I know I can be

Finding myself in every heartbeat

Finding the universe in every movement

And soul

In every time I stop…

And feel the power in the energy I just created.

– NEO 10Y

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So, the question everyone is asking is if the hype is worth the olfactory experience… so I went to TF HQ in London to experience it today and shoot the provocative bottle with Phellipe Souza in situ before the SS18 runway presentation during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday.

So for the scent itself, Fucking Fabulous had to behold and left field direction to fit with the quite poignant name, it does this by marking a foray of private blends into a sweeter arena. This is brought to life by the blend of almond bitter oil and tonic resinoid with orris accord and cashmeran, leather accord and clary sage oil bringing the earthier classic Tom Ford elements.

The sweeter direction is definitely a trend right now with Kilian leading the charge in that space. For me its something for parties and the sensibility of juxtaposition with the playfulness of the more campaign or image-based provocation from Tom Ford brought to life through scent.

The limited edition fragrance is debuting at Mr Ford’s SS18 runway show in New York on September 6th, and will be exclusively available the next day on Thursday 7th September in the TomFord boutique, Sloane St.

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So, this is an evolution from the original Noir and then Noir Extreme, but in a similar scale to Oud Minerale, it has taken a more subversive journey to reach its destination.

Noir Anthracite “reflects the light in the dark” which comes through in the design of the bottle which holds a magnetic can metal reflective surface. The scent itself features a deep bergamot with spice against a rich black cedar wood, Macassar and santal Sri Lanka – which really elevates the heritage of the brand against a Middle Earth backdrop.

Overall it is equally enticing as its predecessors but with a nuanced subtlety that says modesty for a transient social climate. It’s really well thought out. Thank you, Tom Ford.

Here is a mini-editorial to showcase the fragrance that I shot with Phellipe Souza featuring Noir Anthracite. Hands and script by me, knit by Ada + Nik.

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The hotel boasts a beautiful monochromatic overall sentiment with darker coloured undertones, a beautiful underground pool and spa area plus amenities for use throughout the hotel. The highlight is the 39th floor roof terrance which has a 360º view of London and truly outstanding food offering from Bokan, which is a must-visit destination even if you don’t have the chance to stay at the hotel itself.

Some of my documentation below so I can share the experience with you in more detail than Snapchat or Instastories.

Also on a grooming note and totally coincidentally, I had a facial on Friday at Monroe of London on Harley Street, which is stocked at the hotel in the suites. So any skin compliments from these photos are to be directed at Monroe of London who have absolutely nailed it as a brand.

It makes me so happy to see two artists, who are photographers develop this into a product level (aesthetically and quality) that competes with lots of the brands you’ve seen me use – but at a price point that is genuinely really competitive. For example, the £78 travel bag, it has everything you need from cleanser and moisturiser to exfoliator with acid and hand and body wash etc. More details here. I loved how the exfoliator felt, it really stripped away a layer in a way that even a micro-derm thirty minute treatment can’t. It is clear that there is a strong science behind the product which is important, especially in the world we currently live in and how deceptive grooming products can be.

Congratulations, gents. Really inspiring.

All photos are by Phellipe Souza.

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