
Independent Men–Leading this season’s roster from Milano agency Independent Men is new kid on the block, Simone Nobili, who stars in spring’s campaign from Givenchy. An example of the surprise breakout star, Independent Men’s ranks are lined with the promising star. Housing the ideal runway talents, Pavel Baranov and Andrea Bellisario or going for a brooding cool — Reinaldo Berthoti, Milan has its strong suits. Whether found in the classic looks of Thom Morell or the spunky first impression met with up and comer Jake Shortall, all the model bases are covered.

Simple Edge–A little raw around the edges, Dominic Louis’ man continues a trek that is wholly his own. Dressed in neutrals, Louis’ lead mixes the accessible with the bold, transitioning from an elongated plaid shirt, loose light-weight tops and cuffed trousers to more daring pieces. Whether it is trousers that billow or a pair that are laced from hem to hem, the collection exudes a notion of simplicity, perfected in its own world with a couple of deconstructed garments joining more finished alternatives.
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.



Face Time–Reinaldo, Reinaldo. Reinaldo Berthoti was first up in our next batch of four and came in like a fashionable hurricane. In a package of hair, the stare and wild cracker of a personality, Reinaldo did not disappoint. Mellowing out, Glenn Galleghan was next. Freckles galore and quite the calming and inspiring presence. Then there was Colt Maldonado, a recent face and when we say face, what a face. And dear Matthew. Matthew Hitt, our second encounter and we must find a story for him, a pleasant personality and a face ready for that ultra-luxe spread or a little quirk with spontaneity. / Photography by Nikolai de Vera.

The Quiet Before the Storm–Dressed in a wardrobe furnished by Amy Conte, Red’s recent recruits, Reinaldo Berthoti, Lucas Kittel and Lucas Sobiorai are photographed by Brent Chua. With an easy on-camera presence, the trio captivate in a dark onslaught of draped outerwear. / Grooming by Yelena Syganikova.

Reinaldo Berthoti’s campaign shoot with the legendary Karl Lagerfeld for Dior Homme fall 2009 was a good indicator of what was to come for this young star. It was no surprise that the Brazilian would open for the label’s spring 2010 show in Paris. He later walked for John Galliano and continued to be a favorite of designer Kris Van Assche’s own label and his reign at Dior Homme. Reinaldo returned to the campaign trail in fall 2010 as the face of Osklen.