Bananas Fall/Winter 2012 Show Package
Bananas–True to their offbeat name, all is well in paradise when it comes to Paris agency Bananas. Serving up classic faces alongside fashion’s favorite quirky boy, the infectious personalities are in intense demand and Bananas has the supply. At one end of the spectrum is bad boy extraordinaire Yuri Pleskun, matched this season with the charm of new kid on the block, Jake Shortall or furthermore, Eric Ramos. For dark and brooding, the striking Lucho Jacob is always a great match or for an androgynous flair, there is Jaco Van Den Hoven. From constant cover star RJ King to the classic blue-chip achievements of Nicolas Ripoll or Ryan Kennedy, Bananas’ shining lot comes full circle with a guaranteed fit for all Paris’ coming attractions.
Bananas Show Package | Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011
Bananas rules the runway with some serious starpower and an addictive side of quirks. While models like Jacob Coupe and Nicolas Ripoll make for an impressive catwalk showing, strong personalities like Christian Brylle serve a special brand of attitude. Meanwhile, a certain magic happens with faces like Jaco Van Den Hoven, while significant talents such as Cole Mohr and Yuri Pleskun succeed in lending shows a certain offbeat edge. Rounding out the ranks with veterans like Tony Ward and Andre Van Noord, Bananas encompasses the varied demands of casting directors with a careful selection of their best models.
Daily Fix | Michael Whittaker, Louis de Castro & Federico Mosquera by Alexandra Catiere
Alexandra Catiere photographs Michael Whittaker, Louis de Castro and Federico Mosquera for the spring/summer issue of Crash magazine.
Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2011 | Paris Fashion Week
Despite showing spring’s collection in her typical go to colors – black and white, the recent showing from Ann Demeulemeester felt strangely dark. Most likely attributed to the monochrome styling of the range, this season’s collection were layered within an inch of its life, forcing the eye to do the extra work in efforts to dissect the ensembles. However, providing for a wardrobe of equal parts fragility and strength, spring’s outing was contained by straps to an add a subtle edge of crazy. Altogether, a little sleepy but no doubt a masterpiece in its own right, spring’s show offered a chic sequence of Demeulemeester’s signature accessories, waistcoats, jackets and trousers.
Cerruti Spring 2011 | Paris Fashion Week
Unleashing a parade of striking ensembles, Cerruti brushed up on the classics for a retro-inspired lesson on the demeanor of a gentleman. Loose and unassuming, but not void of clean lines, tailored separates and buttery soft leather marked a collection of sophistication and bad boy charm.
The Individualists | Fall 2010
Transitioning from the light hues of last season to complete darkness, The Individualist(s) turn to photographer Jean-François Gschwindt to capture the spirit of fall’s collection. Enlisting Bananas model Louis de Castro for their latest chapter, The Individualist(s) employ a somber mood for the lofty collection entitled “Crying Light”. A delicate discourse on tailored suiting and outerwear, the range manages to dispel general appropriateness with soft adaptations in shape and feel. Opting for a collection that revels in an apparent lightness, the black and gray ensembles achieve an effortless finesse from each subtle detail to each refined lapel.
louis de castro
Louis de Castro’s fall 2004 Dior campaign has made him one of the regular faces on the runway circuit. After his major campaign debut, Louis walked for Ann Demeulemeester, Lanvin, Burberry, Dries Van Noten, Comme des Garcons, Hermés and several other labels. Demonstrating his great versatility, Louis has appeared in editorials for magazines that include Wallpaper, Dazed & Confused and Crash.
