Shawn Mendes: Whimsical in the ‘Wonder’ Era
As the days go by, Shawn Mendes inches closer and closer to a new moment in his discography – the era of ‘Wonder’. Departing from his usual sound, the singer-songwriter has experimented, explored and finally arrived at what he calls his most honest work yet. We got a taste of that vulnerability in ‘Wonder’, the first single from the album. And, now, he’s arrived with a collaboration to further the purpose. Joining hands with fellow Canadian and pop heavyweight, Justin Bieber, Mendes just released ‘Monster’ – their first collaboration together.
And, now, we’re just days away from the full album drop. 4th December is the day, so mark your calendars. Now, interestingly, the music isn’t the only thing that’s matured in this era. His style, artistic persona and overall look has undergone a major makeover too. The curls are grown out, the suspenders are on and the vests are tight for Shawn in this era. So, as we wait for all the new music coming our way, dive into his best looks from the ‘Wonder’ era.
Photo Credits: Shawn Mendes’ Official Social Media
1. Nothing like a stunning, up close black and white portrait to set the mood, huh? Please stop staring into the depths of our souls, Shawn.
2. Here’s the whimsy we were talking about. He’s a 6 foot forest fairy, and there’s no changing out minds.
3. Somehow, he’s taken us back in time it would seem. This photograph feels like it jumped out of the 80s in bold technicolour.
4. Not to be that person, but, Shawn looks like every boyfriend ‘pov’ picture ever.
5. Again, not to be that person, but this is just waiting to be turned into an existential crisis meme.
6. What did we say about the vests? And, would you look at his pretty, picture-perfect tattoos? There is a thing such as too perfect. And, that thing is Shawn Mendes.
7. Ah, an artist, indeed. At the piano, hair a mess and looking caught off guard, Mendes is the quintessential creator.
8. If you aren’t Shawn Mendes, this can turn out not-so-pretty. But, lucky for us, this is Shawn Mendes.
9. Okay, that’s it. He’s sculpted, he’s hand-drawn, he’s not real.
By: Ahalya Narayanan
