
American Splendor–Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci looked to the stars and stripes to dress his uniform for the season. Minotaurs tamed, Givenchy’s men paraded down the runway with decorated hoop in nose. From somber black ensembles, dressed with a version of the American flag to skirts and knits adorned with stars, the season’s theme came loud and strong. Revisiting past collections and borrowing their standout pieces, ranging from leggings to boots, the new factor was limited, but embellishment in full effect. Embracing an earthy brown, Givenchy toiled with mosaic prints when not running its gamble through red, blue and white. Encrusted with studs, sequins and stars, the convergence of sharp tailoring and sportswear was at once the same Givenchy of recent memory that has dominated the hiphop landscape.

Beach Boys–The Parke & Ronen man is certainly making time in his schedule to hang out at the beach for the spring 2012 season. With a selection of speedos and square leg suits, the collection was clearly aimed at a man with time for leisure. For those moments out of the water, it was a selection of cuffed trousers and relaxed shirting, all in a warm color palette.

Model Citizen–Recapturing the magic at its origins, Red Citizen launches this season with a lineup of both new and established faces – boasting an editorial zeal. Fresh off a new editorial for VMAN, Salieu Jalloh leads a pack of veterans that also includes Abiah Hostvedt and Wendell Lissimore. On the new face front and following great seasons in Europe, Caesar Stovall closes the ranks with fellow rising stars, Chris Colton and Charlie Timms.

The Patriot–Red model Caesar Stovall shows his patriotic side, while putting his Army training to work in a new photo shoot with photography duo Idris + Tony.

Tres Chic–Both Givenchy exclusives this past season, Red models Caesar Stovall and Clifford Mamotte are photographed by Shawn Alan on the streets of New York in a wardrobe by Syn Denim.

I had no clue how big of a deal it was,” Stovall said. “Down where I come from, they don’t say Givenchy,” he added, using its proper French pronunciation (zhee-vahn-shee), “they say Givenchy,” using the hard “g” of give and the hard “ch” of bench.
Red’s Caesar Stovall, originally of Shreveport, Louisianna, receives a feature in the New York Times after walking a Givenchy exclusive last season, speaking of his start in the industry and his life as an army medic. / Read the article here.