Justin Bieber V magazine - February 2012

A Thierry Mugler-clad Justin Bieber is the cover lad of the new music-themed issue of V magazine, now onsale.

With a label of "Pop's Crown Prince," the wildly popular singer strikes a Vogue-esque pose in a mesh Dolce & Gabbana 'jumper' on the cover.

Photographed by Inez & Vinoodh and styled by Lady Gaga fave Nicola Formichetti, the rather cool shoot features Bieber in a Roman-style headpiece, and a broken Roman helmet, draped in Mugler fashions.

Says 17 year old Bieber (he turns 18 in March) in the accompanying story:

"A lot of people say they hate Justin Bieber who haven't even listened to my music. They just hate the idea of me."

For the whole story, go here:

http://www.vmagazine.com/2012/01/watch-the-throne/

Photos courtesy V magazine.