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Mr Essentialist: Shooting Camille K

Mr Essentialist is featured in the Camille K F/W '12 campaign. Go behind the scenes, watch the exclusive video and check-out what Alexander Atkins and Rosa Korhonen got up to.

Mr Essentialist: My Little Austrian Friend

Mr Essentialist profiles Isabella Kuntner & Lewis Fowler of My Little Austrian Friend. For the stage MLAF wears dirndls by Dirndlherz and Sportalm, and love pieces by Rag & Bone, Musto Shooting, Barbour, Heschung and Asos.

Mr. Calvin Chong & Vanity Press

Mr Essentialist profiles Mr. Calvin Chong of Vanity Press. The Melbourne-based blogger loves his red Topman pants, and pairs them with an Alexander Wang bag, a Carolyn Masser sweater and a Karl Lagerfeld shirt. Mr Essentialist adores the red pants on offer from Hartford, Carven, Ralph Lauren and Fold.

Mr Essentialist & Mr. Neil Armstrong

Mr Essentialist adores by lunar-inspired style, especially when a Rene Talmon L'Armee ring, Alexander McQueen X Puma high-tops and Skull Candy headphones are part of the equation. Houston, we have a situation indeed.

Mr Essentialist: Gangsta' Chic

Mr Essentialist adores 'Gangsta Chic', especially when Mr. Pharrell Williams showcases his custom Hermes Birkin weekender. A Cartier Love Bracelet and watches from both Louis Vuitton and Toywatch don't hurt either.

Mr. Elvis Presley

One of Mr Essentialist's ultimate style icons is Elvis Presley. While difficult to replicate, a Maison Martin Margiela signet ring, Mr Start sweater, Samira 13 bracelet, Orlebar Brown trunks and a Paul Smith shirt manage to capture the spirit of The King.

Mr. Izzy Tuason & The Dandy Project

Mr Essentialist profiles Izzy Tuason of The Dandy Project. The highly-innovative menswear blogger (and W Magazine street-style contributor) casts an elegant figure wearing Y3, Uniqlo, Common Projects, Illesteva, Jil Sander, Assembly New York, Vans and Acne.

Dayne Arron Watai: The Vintage Tee

Let's be honest: a ripped-tee-and-Prada-shades weekend look is worth talking about. Really, what else are you doing?
So ok, you're probably going, "I'm beyond annoyed you're even suggesting ANYTHING weekend-related on a Tuesday". I get it (I do, really). It's like those people that open emails with 'Happy Monday'. (Seriously you guys, stop. 'Hi' is absolutely fine and Monday's are rarely 'happy'.) But despite all that (or in spite of it, your choice), there's no time like the present to be inspired. Besides, over here it's always about carpe-ing that diem.

By now I'd like to think I've made my feelings known regarding Ziggy and Pink Hair. If not, well hello. I'm Alexander and I'm drawn to the whole rocker thing (on some level at least - who isn't?). I definitely have an appreciation, even if I'm not scouring eBay for vintage tees on my lunch break. There's something über-fascinating about being with a 'devotee' (aka addict) when they finally discover that one super beat-up (read held together by numerous safety pins) long-lost tee in a store and subsequently have zero qualms about its $500.00 price tag.

But back to the real point, which is: I'm into documenting how other people dress. Their subtle stylistic nuances, how they choose and put pieces together - it's everything. So when Dayne visited and decided to rock a seriously ripped Joy Division tee I most definitely was game. I like the high-low element. It's grunge meet glamour. For starters the tee obviously reminds me of my all-time favorite Joy Division song. As for the Prada sunglasses, well they're just exceptional (what else do you expect?). Together the whole thing conveys serious ease, becoming the perfect get-up to rock-out in.

Dayne Arron Watai, wearing a vintage Joy Division tee, Prada Sunglasses, T by Alexander Wang leather pants, Classic Doc Martens and a Degs and Sel skull bracelet. Photographed by Alexander Atkins in San Francisco.

While we were shooting I chatted with Dayne about style rules and influences to live by. Here's what he's thinking:

1. On what to where, when: "It's easy to decide what to wear here. The weather definitely plays a huge factor in my decisions. Then whatever color I feel like wearing."
2. On style influences: "Hedi Slimane and Willy Cartier. I also love Diane Boulenger and definitely am inspired by Fabien Baron. And of-course Cara."
3. On San Francisco: "I love the city. The food, the neighborhoods and the diversity. The bars. I love the shops in Hayes and on Haight Street - oh and obviously the coffee."
4. On Music, right now: "I've gotten into Walk the Moon - but specifically the song 'Ana Sun'. Also there's this YouTube channel. It's called 'MajecticCasual' with a ton of awesome tracks."

Miss Kathrin Freystätter

Miss Kathrin Freystätter has discovered the impossible cool of the bold neon pop, perhaps inspired by Damien Hirst. Captured alongside her French Bulldog Virginia, Kathrin wears Jeffrey Campbell studded wedges, a Zara blazer and a classic Cartier tank. Freystaetter covets an Alexander McQueen bracelet, knitwear from Acne and a neon Aila bag.

Miss Amelia McGuigan Burns & Mrs. Emma Burns

Amelia McGuigan Burns and Emma Burns always enjoy Ascot in style. This years accessories included an adjustable Bulgari ring, a classic tope Prada bag, and quilted Chanel ballerinas.

Miss Margot de Ziegler

Mr Essentialist always breathes a sigh of relief when on the beach. Ms. Margot de Ziegler eases into beach life with a Monica Vinader bracelet, a Mathias Chaize pendant, a Camille K ring and Ray-Ban Wayfarers.

Mr Essentialist: The Classics I

Mr Essentialist loves a classic white dinner jacket, exuding eternal elegance. Favorite picks include a Turnbull and Asser bow-tie, Lanvin button-hole pin and a white Gucci blazer.

Miss Jillian Reid

Mr Essentialist loves an intrepid journey full of discovery. Ms. Jillian Reid is a traveller after our own heart, pictured at the Alhambra wearing a stack of Tiffany bangles, J Brand shorts, a Loewe satchel, a Louis Vuitton scarf, and a Michael Kors watch.

Megan Mouren is The Cloudhunter

By now I'd say I've made my feelings clear regarding fantastically vibrant hair. Hairspiration is hairspiration - I'm all in.

Perhaps I'm compelled because I actually enjoy bright colours and tones - tis the season etc. But aside from that there's something refreshingly rare about seeing someone dye their hair several shades of highlighter (all at once) and still manage to look completely put-together. I mean, does a vintage blue plaid uniform circa Winona Ryder in 'Heathers' really pair with neon green tresses? Well, yes actually. It does. Here's how.

Megan Mouren (designer of Cloudhunter - who's Cali Roots reggae-inspired hair I covered here) is all about colour. Lot's of colour (Lucy, her pomeranian, wears a pink dress - just FYI). Now I know we've breached the whole DIY-dye job topic, but this time around the focus was on what to wear with neon hair. After all, hair is a big deal. It's a game-changer. I mean redheads are all about emerald green for a reason, right? With various Echo Park locations as backdrops, I shot and chatted with Megan about her love of the area. "I just love menu-exploring. You know? Discovering new restaurants is like an adventure. I'm all about the ones that use local produce. The quiet coffee shops - it's easy to feel like you're away from the city."

In terms of inspiration it's clear there's a lot going on. "My spirit fashion animal is Gwen in the 90ies. Bianca Jagger is my favorite historical icon. Also, I loved Fran Drescher's outfits in 'The Nanny'. Right now Anna Della Russo is amazing. I'm into how she wears anything she wants, especially on her head. The watermelon, china dolls, eggs and disco balls were all pretty insane. Her stuffed lamb thing at Ungaro was super fun - I guess I'm just into her as a fashion individualist and all around super woman! Oh, and Sailor Moon obviously. Huge inspiration there."

With regards to menswear, Mouren is all about keeping things neat and tidy. "Having a polished gentleman around is a nice balance to my colourful, print-friendly style. You can tell a lot by a man's casual and loungewear - so great vintage tees and stylish sweats (think Alexander Wang) are a must."

Megan Mouren, wearing pieces from her vintage collection and jewelry by Camille K, photographed by

Alexander Atkins in Los Angeles.