James Franco by Mert and Marcus for Gucci Eyewear

Actor and face of Gucci James Franco fronts label's latest eyewear campaign shot by the prolific Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. James is wearing Gucci Black Bamboosunglasses for the new ads. Discover more of the campaign along with some behind the scene imagery.

James Franco by Mikael Jansson

Actor James Franco is photographed by Mikael Jansson and styled by Karl Templer for Interview magazine.

James Franco by Mona Kuhn for Mister Muse

Mister Franco–Mona Kuhn photographs actor James Franco for the debut issue of Mister Muse. Transitioning from a serious cover to a more candid spread, Franco is captured beneath the sheets for a relaxed look at menswear. Styled by Jen Patryn, the eccentric star is outfitted in looks from Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Prada and other labels.

James Franco for GQ Style Germany by Mariano Vivanco

James Franco for VMAN Magazine by Inez & Vinoodh

2010′s – Millennial Man: James Franco is the cover model of VMAN‘s “The Decades Issue” for Winter 2011/Spring 2012 edition. Photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the handsome actor/director/artist looks sharp in Dsquared² for the cover story in the men’s fashion magazine. For more on VMAN‘s special issue celebrating 150 years of men’s style, click here.

James Franco by Terry Richardson for VOGUE Hommes

Magazine: Vogue Hommes International

Issue: Spring Summer 2011

Cover Star: James Franco

Photographer: Terry Richardson

Fashion Editor: Mel Ottenberg

Website: www.vogue.fr

After his cover of GQ Style the Oscar nominated actor James Franco fronts yet another iconic men's fashion magazine, he was photographed by Terry Richardson for Vogue Hommes International's Spring Summer 2011. James is wearing Gucci.

James Franco by Inez and Vinoodh for GQ Style

Magazine: GQ Style UK

Issue: Spring Summer 2011

Cover Star: James Franco

Photography by Inez Van Lamsweered and Vinooth Matadin

Website: www.gq.co.uk

Oscar nominated actor James Franco fronts the Spring Summer 2011 issue of British GQ Style magazine, James was portrayed for the cover by famed Inez and Vinoodh.

More Candy | James Franco by Terry Richardson

Following the cover, we bring you more of James Franco by Terry Richardson for the new Candy, styled by Mel Ottenberg.

James Franco for BlackBook

Magazine: Blackbook

Issue: December/January 2009

Coverboy: James Franco

Photography by Unknown

Website: www.blackbookmag.com

In addition to his graduate courses at NYU, he’s also simultaneously pursuing an MFA in creative writing at Columbia University. “Going back to school has been life-changing and lifesaving,” he says, taking a banquette seat, placing his knapsack by his side and leaving his black leather jacket on. He leans forward, hovering over a lit votive candle as jazzy music plays in the background. “I wasn’t on the point of suicide,” he says, “but I wasn’t satisfied.”