
Boom–Milano agency Boom is bubbling with personality for the upcoming fashion week. Out the gates with new momentum is London export Dudley O’Shaugnessy, who should make an easy first impression in castings after a major music video with Rihanna. Meanwhile, Canada’s Eryck Laframboise appears to be tailor-made for the catwalk — tall, lean and impeccable bone structure — the perfect model. Rounding out their lineup, Boom has the perfect face for any Italian show, but the remaining two who easily captivate are Richard Kranzin and Hans Hatt. While Kranzin brings a little extra spirit to the runway with platinum locks and a keen eye for photography, Hatt’s model DNA is kicked into overdrive with the introduction of his brother Rafael this season … and the stars align.
Boys on Film–If we went back to school, we’d likely be that annoying overachiever and we wouldn’t have it any other way. With a special thanks above all to our photographer for the day, Nikolai de Vera and the agencies who provided the talent, ADAM, Aim, DNA, Ford, Fusion, Major, New York Models, Next, Q, Red, Request, Soul and Wilhelmina, here’s a grand sampling of our favorite boys of the season: Paul Boche, Chris Garcia, RJ King, Erik Sage, Chris Colton, Leebo Freeman, Miles McMillan, Adnan Djinovic, Maxwell Ronko, Luka Badnjar, Lowell Tautchin, Chris Arundel, Elvis Jankus, Francisco Lachowski, Baptiste Radufe, Jordan Torres, Joao Zavaski, Julian Sapala, Eden Classens, Chris Petersen, Lance R, Roy Pratt, John Tuite, Benoni Loos, Zach King, Louis Mayhew, Jae Yoo, Reinaldo Berthoti, Matthew Hitt, Brett Staal, Colt Maldonado, Glenn Galleghan, Jacob Morton, Kaylan Falgoust, Alexander Beck, Mario Skaric, Jackson, Connor Stanley, Bastien Bonizec, Jake Gordon, Jed Texas, Eryck Laframboise, Sen Mitsuji, Dale Toogood, Lucas Goossens, Rob Evans, Matt Giesler, Samuel Farrier, Louis Galloway, Adrian Cardoso, Sebastian Sauve, Berthold Rothas, Vincent Banic, Brennen Steines, Joe Hartmann, Cesar Chiang, Luis Borges, Arthur Devalbray, Brian Redford, Petter Hedman, Austin Hall, Rich Stinger, John R, Hampus Luck, Seven, Thiago Santos, Jordan and Zac Stenmark.



A Stroke of Difference–Brought across the pond by Fusion, Jed Texas was the first of our lineup and a spit-ball of energy – positively infectious. Then another import, plucked by Wilhelmina, courtesy of Success, the young Elvis Jankus. An unforgettable face and a welcomed sight on the catwalk, Elvis appeared in shows for Robert Geller and Rad by Rad Hourani. Meanwhile Canada’s Eryck Laframboise made the hop over, representing for Red Citizen with absolutely flawless skin aka no retouching necessary aka a photographer’s dream! Rounding out our quartet was Aim’s Jackson Rado, a natural mix of odd perfection and the unassuming yet perked interest. / Photography by Nikolai de Vera.

Blue Days Ahead–A purveyor of the unisex approach to fashion, Rad Hourani sought to bring a little light to his usual uniform of black. Incorporating blue into a dark wardrobe, various hues came together for a constricted view at Hourani’s interchangeable separates. From fitted shorts and protective vests to obstructed skirts, the label’s champion put on a brave armor despite a brief departure from coverage for the spring season.

Easy Times at Yohji High–Yohji Yamamoto sent the Y-3 lad back to school for the spring 2012 season. Neat and tidy, save for playful proportions and a little spontaneity, Yamamoto made a modest stride. Dressed sharp and to impress, with a personality sprinkled accordingly, quirk as well as structure came together as blazers founds themselves paired with plaid numbers or loose silhouettes constructed bottoms. A fusion of Yamamoto’s trademark cuts and Adidas’ sporty inclination, the collection was a cool walk in the park.

Eryck Laframboise hails from the land of Montreal, Canada. Known for his exotic good looks, Eryck had a stellar debut season in spring 2011. He walked the runway of Rad Hourani, Siki Im and Marc by Marc Jacobs. Eryck was flown to New York for his first ever editorial shoot, styled by Nicola Formichetti, for Vogue Hommes Japan’s first iPad issue.