Men's Show

by Patrick McMullan (Photographer), Glenn Albin (Introduction)

On his explorations behind the scenes of New York's major male fashion shows, Patrick McMullan focuses his camera lens on the perfect faces and bodies of male models - among them many of the stars of the fashion scene. On his tours through the backstage world he focuses his lens on this unusual gathering of youthful beauty comprised of eccentric exhibitionists and faces full of youthful charm.
Patrick McMullan's photos capture youthful spontaneity and vitality, mirroring both the glamour of the fashion circus and the sheer hard work that lies behind every successful all the last-minute preparations and the tension that fills the air before each performer steps out onto the famous catwalk. And then, when the ties are straight and the hair in place, we catch a glimpse of the elegant, crazy creations of today's leading fashion designers - a veritable symphony of colors and styles.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2000