The first issue of CR Men’s Book is centered around Carine’s archetypes of masculinity—men who have both embodied and challenged the norm by blurring the boundaries of gender, sexuality, and style in their respective times. But just as important as these men were the strong women in their lives the subjects of their intimacies, confidences, fantasies and friendships. Inspired by the idea of traditional pinup calendars, she cast Kate Upton (beloved by most modern men in her own right) to play the lovers, friends and partners of these leading men—evoking a medley of iconic styles that pays homage to a group of talented women ranging from Patti Smith and Winona Ryder to Courtney Love.
