Inspired by shifting notions of sex, sexuality and physicality and paying tribute to the work of cult illustrator Mel Odom, 'Venus' explores and explodes our postmodern boundaries of gender through fashion film, photography and expressive illustration, alongside interviews with a trio of key contributors.
Editorial Gallery
Nick Knight's editorial images, featured in Arena Homme Plus Winter/Spring 2011, alongside previously unpublished stills.
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Kristen McMenamy wears black silk suit jacket with collar detail by Yves Saint Laurent Menswear S/S11; Black nylon wig cap, stylists ownKristen McMenamy wears black silk suit jacket with collar detail by Yves Saint Laurent Menswear S/S11; Black nylon wig cap, stylists own
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Sam Lawson styled with real butterflies, set designers ownSam Lawson styled with real butterflies, set designers own
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Sam Lawson styled with real butterflies, set designers ownSam Lawson styled with real butterflies, set designers own
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Benjamin Warbis wears Tom FordBenjamin Warbis wears Tom Ford
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Benjamin Warbis wears black cotton-silk textured jaquard cocktail jacket with shawl collar; white cocktail voile evening shirt and black silk bow tie all by Tom Ford S/S11Benjamin Warbis wears black cotton-silk textured jaquard cocktail jacket with shawl collar; white cocktail voile evening shirt and black silk bow tie all by Tom Ford S/S11
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Benjamin Warbis wears black mesh stockings by Wolford; black cotton elastic jockstrap and black lacquer pumps both from stylists archiveBenjamin Warbis wears black mesh stockings by Wolford; black cotton elastic jockstrap and black lacquer pumps both from stylists archive
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Harry wears leopard-print cotton sleeveless shirt by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci S/S 2011; brown leather strap corset by Una Burke S/S 2011; leopard-print cotton cap by Nasir Mazhar S/S 2011; gold metal rings with black leather strap detail by Kokon to Zai S/S 2011; gold metal necklace with crystal pendant by Scott WilsonHarry wears leopard-print cotton sleeveless shirt by Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci S/S 2011; brown leather strap corset by Una Burke S/S 2011; leopard-print cotton cap by Nasir Mazhar S/S 2011; gold metal rings with black leather strap detail by Kokon to Zai S/S 2011; gold metal necklace with crystal pendant by Scott Wilson
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Kristen McMenamy wears neon green faux-fur two-piece jacket and skirt suit by Thierry Mugler, from Thierry Mugler archiveKristen McMenamy wears neon green faux-fur two-piece jacket and skirt suit by Thierry Mugler, from Thierry Mugler archive
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Kristen McMenamy wears neon green faux-fur two-piece jacket and skirt suit by Thierry Mugler from Thierry Mugler archiveKristen McMenamy wears neon green faux-fur two-piece jacket and skirt suit by Thierry Mugler from Thierry Mugler archive
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Kristen McMenamy wears midnight blue silk trouser suit by Bottega Veneta Menswear S/S 2011; black nylon wig cap, stylists own.Kristen McMenamy wears midnight blue silk trouser suit by Bottega Veneta Menswear S/S 2011; black nylon wig cap, stylists own.
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Kristen McMenamy wears midnight blue silk trouser suit by Bottega Veneta Menswear S/S 2011Kristen McMenamy wears midnight blue silk trouser suit by Bottega Veneta Menswear S/S 2011
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Danni Daniels, unpublished imageDanni Daniels, unpublished image
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Danni on a vintage white fur shawl from Rellik.Danni on a vintage white fur shawl from Rellik.
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Mario and Bruno both wear black cotton-silk cocktail jacket; black wool mohair evening trousers; white cocktail voile evening shirt; black and white silk pocket square and black silk bow tie all by Tom Ford S/S11Mario and Bruno both wear black cotton-silk cocktail jacket; black wool mohair evening trousers; white cocktail voile evening shirt; black and white silk pocket square and black silk bow tie all by Tom Ford S/S11
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Kristen McMenamy wears black latex catsuit by Thierry Mugler, from the Thierry Mugler archive; black silk suit jacket with collar detail by Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2011. David Agbodji wears metallic grey wool mohair trousers by Calvin Klein Collection S/S 2011Kristen McMenamy wears black latex catsuit by Thierry Mugler, from the Thierry Mugler archive; black silk suit jacket with collar detail by Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2011. David Agbodji wears metallic grey wool mohair trousers by Calvin Klein Collection S/S 2011
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Kristen McMenamy and David Agbodji, unpublished imageKristen McMenamy and David Agbodji, unpublished image
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Andre J wears long gold sequinned dress by Balmain A/W10Andre J wears long gold sequinned dress by Balmain A/W10

















