Matthew Brookes shoots effortlessly chic actress Mélanie Laurent in Paris

Inspired by actress and Yves Saint Laurent muse Catherine Deneuve, Matthew Brookes selected a quintessentially Parisian apartment in which to photograph actress Mélanie Laurent.  Wearing tailored menswear she looks effortlessly sexy, feminine, and chic.

FBF! Today we dug into Matthew Brookes' archive...

...and look what we found: this powerful image from one of his first shoots back in South Africa, almost a decade ago. Outdoor, on fresh lawn and mud, ready to play. 

Matthew Brookes captures Stanley Weber for the latest edition of Numéro Homme

Stanley Weber’s profound and multifaceted character comes to surface with Matthew Brookes’ vivid portrait for Numéro Homme. Matthew’s witty yet natural use of contrasts and lights enhances the Borgia’s actor magnetic look. With his penetrating expressions and imposing presence, he remarkably interpreted Juan Borgia in the acclaimed TV series, a role that gained him a lot of recognition both in Europe and in the United States.

Matthew Brookes' quiet afternoon at the Beaux Arts' Library

Earlier this month, Matthew Brookes spent a day at the renowned library of the Beaux Arts academy in Paris. Known for its safe-keeping of an extensive and exquisite collection of books, drawings, plans and sketches but also for hosting some of the most important fashion shows every season, Matthew couldn't have found better inspiration for his latest story.

Matthew Brookes captures the Spirit in Diesel's new Fuel For Life fragrance.

Matthew Brookes connects with Zegna's new fragrance Uomo

Matthew Brookes captures the essence of the new Ermenegildo Zegna fragrance Uomo for their latest campaign shot on location in Capri.

Matthew Brookes' fashionable crew for Numero Homme #25

Matthew Brookes was seeing blue for his latest men's editorial.  Shot on a beach in Spain, it was all blue skies to set the stage for the sporty spring fashions for his model crew.

Matthew Brookes plays 'Host' to Diane Kruger

Matthew Brookes kept things simple and elegant for his framing of the stunning actress Diane Kruger.  Kruger will soon be seen on the big screens everywhere as one of the starts of Stephanie Meyer's newest feature, "The Host".  As a former model, Kruger impressed Matthew with her effortless composure in front of his lense.

Matthew Brookes goes rogue with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Matthew Brookes photographed devilishly handsome actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau for Vanity Fair.  Better known for his villanous role as Jamie Lannister on Game of Thrones, he effortlessly adapted to a very sartorial New Yorker for his shoot with Matthew Brookes.

Matthew Brookes shoots Tobey Maguire, the new class of man for M Magazine 

Matthew Brookes shot Tobey Maguire for the reboot of M Magazine. Maguire, widely known for his heroic turn as Spider-man coming this spring he'll be  taking on the iconic literary  figure, Nick Carraway, "one of the honest people" to circulate the world of the Great Gatsby.