
On Display–Ruslan, Andy, Christopher, Roberto, Jan, Ole, Frederik, Benjamin, Tronje, Hendrik, Lennart and Nicolai of German modeling agency The Special gather for a calendar to mark the new year. Photographed by Valeria Mitelman, the models strip down to their new-found undergarments, courtesy of stylist Oliver Arlt. / Grooming by Denise Rottger. Order calendar here.

Rebel Youth–2pm model Christopher Sylvest is enlisted for a beautiful day out, captured by the lens of Kipling Phillips. A modern-day James Dean, Christopher is styled by Oliver Arlt, who finds inspired simplicity in garments from Herr von Eden, Cheap Monday and other local labels. / Grooming by Stephanie Trinkhaus.

Gushingly Awkward–Johannes Linder cleans up for a new story in Quality magazine. Photographed by both André Hemstedt and Tine Reimer, the PMA model creates sharp lines, clad in an equally dashing wardrobe by stylist Oliver Arlt. From Dior Homme and Jil Sander to Prada, a season of subtle offerings make for a delightful exercise in minimalism. / Grooming by Stephanie Trinkaus. Style assistance by Nadine von Seggern.

Fresh faced Tronje of Special in Hamburg is styled by Oliver Arit for a shoot with Jens Kaesemann.

Oliver Arlt styles Select up and comer Bjorn in spring pieces from London-based designer Christopher Shannon for a feature in the latest Ozon photographed by Nikolas Ventourakis.

Life is too short for gloom and doom all the time. Thankfully, Jolijn Snijders subscribes to a school of thought where play seems to outweigh work. Shooting Rob Moore with the youthful styling of Oliver Arlt, Electric Youth! gets a serving of innocent fun.