Photography Harley WeirFashion / NewsHarley Weir captures Japanese rock band for McQBo Ningen are the stars of the brand’s AW16 campaignShareLink copied ✔️July 14, 2016FashionNewsTextTed StansfieldMcQ AW16 campaign Alexander McQueen’s little sister line McQ often strays from the well-trodden path when it comes to its campaigns. For AW15, for example, the brand enlisted photographer Harley Weir to shoot the images but, once she had done so, gave them to artist Ermias Kifleyesus who left them in public spaces to be defaced. This season, the label has done away with traditional modes of fashion advertising again, recruiting a rather unlikely set of talents to star in its ad. Enlisting Weir once more, they’ve selected psychedelic noise rock band, Bo Ningen – not models. Consisting of Taigen Kawabe, Yuki Tsujii, Kohhei Matsuda and Monchan Monna, the band’s members all hail from Japan, though they came together in the UK. All sporting long hair, the four men model looks from both McQ’s men’s and women’s collection. While this might seem like an unusual choice, it’s totally in keeping with the collection, which was inspired by “the rebellious, convention breaking kids who formed the 70s Shinjuku club scene.” There is one model in the campaign however – Greta Varlese, who you may recognise from Fendi’s recent runway show atop the Trevi Fountain in Rome, or Givenchy’s AW16 campaign in which she stars alongside Bella Hadid and Mariacarla Boscono. Like Bo Ningen, she models McQ’S new collection, including a three-piece, all-leather ensemble. Head to the gallery above to see the full campaign. McQ AW16 campaignPhotography Harley WeirEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREJean Paul Gaultier AW26: Duran Lantink is back for round twoRei Kawakubo is searching for the light at Comme des Garçons AW26The rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracksBalenciaga AW26: Pierpaolo can’t wait for Euphoria season threeVivienne Westwood AW26 is coming for your underwear drawer FILAFrom track to concrete: Fila reimagines sportswear in the city for AW26Givenchy AW26: Sarah Burton proves she’s a girl’s girl once againMia Khalifa returns to the runway for Trashy Clothing’s Paris debutOff-White cooked up a Bitches Brew for AW26Loewe AW26 is daring you to come outside and playLVMH Prize 2026Vote to decide which designer makes the final round of the 2026 LVMH PrizeInside ADON, the elusive London brand with Timothée Chalamet on speed dialEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy