Truth be told, I've had this article idea in my head for months. But considering the emotional toll Louis Tomlinson (aka my favorite human being in the entire world) takes on my health, it is no surprise that it's taken me a while to get thoughts to words to computer. Thanks to his now full fledged solo career, Louis fans have been blessed repeatedly with some iconic solo photoshoots of the British babe.
1. Blue-eyed beauty
This has been my iPhone lock screen without change for MONTHS. It's... MAJOR. It was the first photo shoot we got for Louis' solo career, taken for a spread in The Observer and shot by Alex Bramall. (Alex, if you ever read this, I owe you my life.) The blue of his eyes, the soulful expression, the HAIR, the scruff, the clasped prayer hands... Yeah. Major.
2. Want some eggs with that jawline?
THE BROWN AESTHETIC! Louis' fierce expression, the carefully placed hand under the chin, the POLO AND FRED PERRY JACKET, all make for a stunning 'let's go get expensive breakfast in LA tomorrow morning' vibes.
3. Got Milk?
THIS. PICTURE. Alex Bramall deserves 24 karat gold every Christmas. Louis is a 21st century James Dean in this photo, from his expression to the scruff to the sweater to the jug of milk. I really just... APPRECIATE THIS PHOTOSHOOT.
4. King of athleisurewear.
This is like... kitchen aesthetics mixed in with athleisurewear modeling. The stance, the outfit, the blue steel gaze, and again, the breakfast foods in the background, all give me Louis in the Brady Bunch's kitchen vibes.
5. Million dollar crib.
This photo says... "I'm powerful, I walk around barefoot because I can, I look good in my Ami polo, and I own this mansion you're drooling over."
6. "Cigarette in my left hand..."
And we now begin a series of photos taken by Phil Sharp for Noisey... Based on Louis' own lyrics in his latest track Just Like You, he always has his cigs in his left hand. Smoking is bad, DON'T DO IT, but appreciate the art that is Louis smoking against a dark backdrop.
7. Peach prince.
This is by far one of the most beautiful and unique photos we have of Louis to date. It's an angle never really explored on him before, and his soft expression and MIDDLE PART hairstyle is really a gem. And then, of course, you got the peach aesthetic going on. Shoutout to you, Phil.
8. BOSS
This picture gives me mixed emotions because... You got smoking, legs crossed, leather seat, powerful Louis, but then you also got smiling, holding a cuppa tea, crinkly-eyed Louis. And then, of course, we are presented with a Hugo Boss top with frayed jeans and sneakers, which is a LOOK.
9. Louis or your dad?
Alright, alright. THIS is 'Louis Tomlinson, CEO' worthy. My dad owns several polos identical to this one, and I'm just picturing 45-year-old Louis in a polo. *sigh*
10. Champion
This is such a 90's vibe! The classic, vintage Champion sweater that your uncle Dan probably owns on Louis mixed in with that ocean blue backdrop is SO pretty and simple.
11. Louis for HighSnobiety
When it was announced Louis was going to be modeling for popular and exclusive streetwear lookbook blog HighSnobiety, I might've screamed. Photographer Alex de Mora gave us some stunning shots, ESPECIALLY this one. I love the mix of a high fashion suit blazer with sweats underneath. Sigh... the things only LT could pull off.
12. Turtlenecks = gifts.
THIS. IS. SO. CUTE. Louis in a turtleneck, with that soft wavy hair, kind of intensely gazing into the camera is what dreams are made of. I need Louis in turtlenecks every day.
13. Outtakes
If I wore this deep green, I would look like a Veggie Tales character. When Louis wears this deep green, he looks incredible. AND THESE ARE OUTTAKES!
14. A pop-rock icon.
The mix of rocker black leather and then a Starburst pink hoodie is so unique yet so understated on Louis. The dramatic hand on his forehead is literally my reaction when I look at these.
15. Got Milk? Pt. 2
YES, IT'S BACK. I'm gonna end with this James Dean inspired drinking milk from a classic jug photo because it's ICONIC. I'm very affected by it, will never not send Alex Bramall an Edible Arrangements as a thank you for it, and will probably send it out as my Christmas card this year.
So, a shoutout to Alex Bramall, Phil Sharp, and Alex de Mora for being the amazing photographers behind these gorgeous shots.
And, of course, the biggest and last shoutout to Louis Tomlinson for having insanely good looks and failing to take one bad photo in his whole life. You're the worst.
