
Alexander Johansson landed two campaigns after only one season, for Miharayasuhiro and United Colors of Benetton. This young Swede has appeared in editorials for the likes of Vogue Hommes Japan and VMAN as well as work for Prada’s Fantasy Lookbook and Gucci’s seasonal look. Alexander has also walked for major shows including Prada, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Viktor & Rolf, Z Zegna and has closed Miharayasuhiro. Alexander’s latest campaign is for Calvin Klein’s white label.

New York Model Management–Among the usual suspects who have proven to be casting favorites, ranging from Alexander Johansson and Philipp Bierbaum to Charlie France, New York Model Management gets a fresh boost this season with several hot commodities fresh off the runway from Milan and Paris. Racking up shows left and right this month, Andrey Smidl comes out on top as one to watch, followed by new faces Onnys Aho, Todd Taylor and Jordan Postrel.

Scholastic Tales–Dsquared² went back to school for their fall/winter 2012 showing in Milan and photographer Alessandro Casagrande was there to set his lens on a couple of the boys, ready for their catwalk debut. / View Dsquared²’s fall/winter 2012 show here.

Playing Shapes–Ports 1961 designers Fiona Cibani and Ian Hylton pull together a meticulous collection focusing on sharp lines, construction and varying proportions. Cast in a somber gray palette, the label’s leading man lives up to the classic image of Saville Row. Donning double-breasted suits and clad in outerwear, cut with a minimalist hand, Ports 1961′s gentleman embraces a smooth season that plays tailored tradition against playful exploration. From narrow, well-framed jackets to a final roundup of voluminous coats, Ports 1961 introduces a season of function and spontaneity for a modest success.