
Bursting at the seams with personality, Fusion boasts an impressive lineup of unique faces. From the unforgettable Matvey Lykov to the spitfire that is Berthold Rothas, this boutique agency hones in on models that make quite the impression. Riding a successful year of editorial work, Thomas Hassler joins one of modeling’s most recognizable blonds–Paul Boche for a season that will no doubt be an all-around winner.

Cutting in tight and sharp for a beauty story, Steven Chu photographs the boys of his Academy story for a striking shoot that caters to the photographer’s fixation on archetypes. Confident and holding their own, Thomas Hassler, Frey Mudd, Evan Santoro, Mikael Larsson, Marshall Brockley and Luca Schmitz sit for quite the definitive portrait.

Shooting Frey Mudd, Evan Santoro, Thomas Hassler, Nick W., Marshall Brockley, Mikael Larsson and Luca Schmitz for TheOnes2Watch, New York-based photographer Steven Chu becomes schoolmaster for a day. On their best behavior, Chu’s pupils are outfitted by Cliff Hoppus in a smart offering that noticeably features the work of up and comer Robert Molnar.

David Urbanke catches up with Thomas Hassler for an intimate series styled by the photographer himself, using pieces from the Fusion model’s personal wardrobe. Shot around Williamsburg, Brooklyn and the Fusion model house, Urbanke captures pieces of Hassler’s reality.

Wooyoungmi arrived at a smart contemporary look for their latest collection that took a triumphant tour of the modern suit. Embracing thick soles, sleeveless numbers and elongated proportions, Wooyoungmi’s man achieved a casual elegance. Rounded off by a palette of cool colors, relaxed tailoring gave way to a chic wardrobe that proved accessible in lieu of a traditional suit or worn as everyday separates.

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.

Thomas Hassler emerged among a pack of new faces in spring 2010 as one of the front runners. Booking top industry clients, Thomas walked for Versace, Smalto, Wooyoungmi, Giuliano Fujiwara and Ann Demeulemeester. Steadily building his status in the industry, he has appeared in Surface magazine.