
Washington Post photographer Marvin Joseph explains how he’s going to set up the shot as graphic artist Jill Madsen listens intently, while FW art director Lauren Bellamy checks her phone. Photo MyLittleBird.

Marvin Joseph and Jill Madsen discuss how to put up the backdrop. Photo MyLittleBird.

U.S. Royalty guitarist Paul Thornley can’t help but smile as makeup artist Zara Korutz powders his face. Photo MyLittleBird.

Hair stylist and makeup artist Zara Korutz has plenty in her box of tricks. Photo MyLittleBird.

“Who’s going to wear what?” Stylist Bonnie Kogod and Janet Kelly contemplate the choices as John Thornley stands by. Photo MyLittleBird.

Zara Korutz decides how to fashion bass player Jacob Michael’s hair. Photo MyLittleBird.

“Now that’s better.” Stylist Bonnie Kogod adjusts the shirt collar of bass player Jacob Michael. Photo MyLittleBird.

Just a little too big. Stylist Bonnie Kogod at work pinning the suit for drummer Luke Adams. Photo MyLittleBird.

Okay, Bonnie, we’ll do it your way. Photo MyLittleBird.

Paul Thornley tucks his locks under an AllSaints beanie as Zara Korutz coaches. Photo MyLittleBird.

Post photographer Marvin Joseph tells the band he wants them to jump for the next shot. Really, Marvin? Photo MyLittleBird.

“Jacob, you only have to do one thing in this shot,” joke Luke Adams and Paul Thornley. Photo MyLittleBird.

Caught you! Bonnie Kogod adjusts the length of Luke Adams’ suit pants. Photo MyLittleBird.

The hot accessory of the shoot was a rabbit head umbrella from Ike Behar. Photo MyLittleBird.

Janet Kelly puts her Converse-shod foot into the picture of men’s shoes. Photo MyLittleBird.

The band lies down on the job. Photo MyLittleBird.

MyLittleBird editor Janet Kelly hams it up on set in between takes. Great leather jacket. Almost my size? Photo MyLittleBird.

During a break, John Thornley checks his computer while guitarist Paul Thornley strums distractedly. Photo MyLittleBird.

Colorful accessories, like socks, pocket squares, scarves and hats, are a way to project personal style. Photo MyLittleBird.

A messenger bag from Brooks Brothers and a carryall from Suitsupply take the place of briefcases. Photo MyLittleBird.

Nattily dressed drummer Luke Adams wears Havana three-piece suit in wool and cashmere by Guabello, $599; Egyptian cotton oxford shirt, $99; knit tie, $65; paisley pocket square, $45; Double Monk Strap Italian leather shoes, $229, all Suitsupply, 2828 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202-800-7800 and www.suitsupply.com. His friendly companion, a rabbit-head umbrella ($125, Ike Behar, 2900 M Street NW, 202-808-8715).

Jacob dresses for casual Friday in Loring corduroy jacket, $625; quilted zip-front jacket, $195; checked shirt, $195, all at Billy Reid, 3211 M St. NW, 202- 499-6765. Slim straight jeans ($210, Rag & Bone, 3067 M St. NW, 202-295-9072). On Paul, Conroy leather biker jacket, $650; Crow Razor jeans, $160; Levant short-sleeved shirt, $140; Tonic crew T-shirt, $50, all from AllSaints, (3235 M St. NW, 202-595-9828). His topper is a Hackman fedora ($175, Rag & Bone). John settles back for the weekend in cotton, two-ply washed shirt, $99; double-breasted wool bodywarmer vest, $229; and multi-check wool tie, $65, all at Suitsupply and suitsupply.com. Slim straight corduroy pants ($185, Rag & Bone). Luke is ready for his close-up (see previous photo).

John wears a brushed cotton navy shirt, $255, under a Jameson shawl wool cardigan, $450, both from Rag & Bone. Five-pocket corduroy pants ($69.50, Brooks Brothers, 5504 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, 301-654-8202).

British-based clothier AllSaints knows just what the band wants to wear. Paul wears the clothes like he already owns them (see previous photo).

Jacob goes from casual Friday to weekend wear in a Billy Reid quilted zip-front jacket (previous photo) over Rag & Bone’s long-sleeve Henley ($150) and slim straight jeans (previous photo), accessorized with a wool scarf with a splash of purple ($145, Ike Behar). Rugged Redwing for Brooks Brothers Iron Ranger boots ($398, Brooks Brothers, Chevy Chase) complete the look.
So happy to see guys that look like guys! (unlike the idon’tknowwhats wearing whatthehellisthats in last week’s NY Times likerilly?- although the thought of mine own male wearing any of it was hugely entertaining). And what is that brick backdrop!? If you’re done with it, can I have it? Would be great on my basement floor…