Jean-Luc’s Casting Call Diaries | Paris Fashion Week Day 1
paris fashion week is nearly here and all the models have gathered in town for castings before heading to milan fashion week and coming back to paris on time for the shows …
since a couple of days already i kept seeing models everywhere in the metro and the streets until this morning when i suddenly had the idea to play some kind of paparazzo and follow the guys going from castings to castings to make some sort of photo report, an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ story at the men’s paris fashion week castings for the fashionisto ! i immediately phoned some friends at one of the paris model agencies and got the list of castings for the day; by that time i had unfortunately already missed the opportunity to spot the guys at yves saint laurent and louis vuitton, but
mugler, lanvin and cerruti were still possible targets for my 1st day of model ‘hunting’ …
after a couple of hours walking between the different casting places, waiting for my preys to show up, the result was quite satisfying with some of the biggest names from the international runways and magazines such as jacob coupe, arthur daniyarov, alexander johansson, marcel castenmiller, harry wakefield, paul boche, mat gordon, linus gustin, james smith, benoni loos, ty akintayo, jakob hybholt, johannes linder etc, along with new faces laszlo ricciardi, sascha weissenborn, corentin renault, ollie greb or seb amongst others …
Hermès Fall 2010 by Daniel Jackson
Photographed by Daniel Jackson with styling by Mattias Karlsson, Ryan Kennedy, Harry Wakefield, Jonas Mason, Marcel Castenmiller and Thiago Santos are amongst the models to star in Hermès’ fall 2010 lookbook. A fusion of timeless tailoring and the effortless elegance of the Hermès man, additional looks can be viewed here.
I Am Here by Louis Park for Fiasco Magazine
With a new issue of Fiasco magazine quickly approaching, we take a final look at the Teen Freedom issue. Combining drama and the eccentric for an offbeat spread entitled I Am Here, Louis Park photographed Aaron Frew, Dan Felton, Jazz Jamieson, Hugh Vidler, Greg (Next London), Max Cocking, Harry Wakefield and Barnaby Dunn for a black and white feat styled by Hope von Joel.
Topman Spring 2011 | London Fashion Week
Mod-inspired, Topman’s spring collection looks to the past for a fun mix of old and new. Imagining their youth as a forward thinker rummaging through old vinyls and discovering the refreshing qualities of vintage garments, a wide spectrum of color and proportions come together for a somewhat quirky outing. While prints add a psychedelic quality, bold colors and cleverly sized silhouettes make the range modern. From wide fitted boxing shorts and tightly cinched high waists to casual layers complete with light parkas, Topman brings forth a melding of the times for an inspirational season of the utmost style.
New York Fashion Week | Rag & Bone Fall 2010
As another cold day in the city left most of the audience in coats and boots, Rag & Bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville sent their latest collection down the runway to the catchy mixings of Thom Yorke. As the beat throbbed at maximum volume, Rag & Bone’s men took to the runway in relaxed layers of wool and tweed that were fashion-forward, yet accessible for today’s market. Dressed in navy, burgundy, gray and forest green, the collection yielded a specific color palette, but embraced spontaneity with an onslaught of mix and match prints. Amongst camouflage, fairisyle and checks, plaid made a powerful impact, dressing elongated button-downs that doubled as personality-driven accessories. Meanwhile, leather piping and a playful use of texture gave way to one of Rag & Bone’s strongest collections to date. Altogether, crafting a unique vision for the season, Wainwright and Neville turned out a wonderful collection of dynamic separates, but also an excellent style guide with thanks to Vanessa Reid.
Paris Fashion Week | Wooyoungmi Fall 2010
korean designer wooyoungmi puts her mind to the timeless men’s wardrobe with an interest in the era of the silent movie, when stars could communicate with an exaggerated style of dress, leading to an exploration of proportions and the boundaries of a classic style …
with outerwear creating the central figure, wide leg trousers are combined with heavy overcoats to give a slouchy square silhouette while cropped trousers peek from below long-line jackets and suiting is wrapped up with long textured knits … tuxedo style bibs are paired with high waisted trousers … fluffy textures contrast with quilted flannel and soft cashmere … the palette of soft greys, blacks and slate blues nods to the gentleman yet staying fresh with a dash of white, cream and oxblood … detached collars, cuffs and cut out felt bow ties pop up, add layers and complement the playfulness of proportion … zips appear on collars … thick wedged soles counterbalance the image of traditional footwear while black felt helmet-like headwear gives a sense of uniformity …
harry wakefield
Harry Wakefield is a young British lad that is causing a sensation in the fashion industry with his boyish charm and gorgeous full lips. He has booked editorial shoots for AnOther Man, Dazed & Confused, Numéro Homme, Teen Vogue, Metal and Man About Town. Hermés immediately snatched him and had him walk for their fall 2010 show.
