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White after Labour Day: A History and Guide

Posted on November 24, 2015 by julian peters comics

An illustration to accompany an article in Aklasu Online Men’s Magazine on the subject of that great taboo of the Kennebunkport set: Daring to wear white after Labour Day.  You can read the illuminating article by Justine Smith here: https://aklasu.co/mag/white-labour-day-history-guide/

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Rambo Illustration in Aklasu Magazine

Posted on November 10, 2015 by julian peters comics

Here is an image I produced to illustrate an article for Aklasu Online Magazine, on the subject of the “new Golden Age of action hero TV.” You can read the excellent article by Dylan Moses Griffin here https://aklasu.co/mag/good-bad-badass-golden-age-action-hero-television/ The image … Continue reading →

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1920s Dandy for Aklasu Magazine

Posted on September 26, 2015 by julian peters comics

Another illustration for Aklasu Online Men’s Magazine, this one accompanying an article on the short-lived reappearance of colour in menswear in the 1920s. I started with the idea of trying my hand at an art deco style, but ended up … Continue reading →

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Claudia Cardinale for Aklasu Magazine

Posted on September 2, 2015 by julian peters comics

Here’s my illustration or a recent article in Aklasu Online Men’s Magazine on the subject of the Italian actress Claudia Cardinale. You can read the aricle here: https://aklasu.co/league-hollywoods-misunderstanding-claudia-cardinale/ The drawing is done in coloured pencils on Fabriano paper.

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Spats for Aklasu Magazine

Posted on August 24, 2015 by julian peters comics

Here’s my illustration for an article appearing today in Aklasu Online Men’s Magazine on the subject of splatterdashes, or spats. Here’s hoping Justine Smith’s insightful piece helps contribute to the revival of these marvelous fashion accessories. I doubt I would … Continue reading →

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Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn for Aklasu Magazine

Posted on August 17, 2015 by julian peters comics

Here’s my illustration for an article appearing today on Aklasu Online Men’s Magazine. The article looks at the influence of classic “screwball comedies” on contemporary cinema. You can read it here: https://aklasu.co/great-screwballs-fire-emergence-neo-screwball-comedy/ My drawing is based on a scene from … Continue reading →

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Cartoon for Aklasu Magazine

Posted on October 20, 2014 by julian peters comics

This cartoon appears in the latest issue of the online culture and men’s fashion magazine Aklasu, for which I only created the cover illustration ( see previous post). The cartoon accompanies the following article aimed at convincing men of the … Continue reading →

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Aklasu Magazine Cover

Posted on October 17, 2014 by julian peters comics

Check out the latest issue of the online culture and men’s fashion magazine Aklasu, featuring a cover image by yours truly: http://mag.aklasu.co Aklasu is also a purveyor of high quality handmade Italian neckties, bowties, ascots and pochettes, available for purchase … Continue reading →

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