
Rebellious Tendencies–Armed with a boyish spontaneity, Christoph Ribbe (2morrow), Keno Weidner (Future) and Max (2morrow) are photographed by Dario Salamone for Hint. From Salvatore Ferragamo and Costume National to Bottega Veneta, the boys are outfitted in a handsome offering pulled together by stylist Matteo Greco.

Bold Man’s Army–Taking inspiration from the movie Blade Runner for his spring/summer 2012 collection, Rynshu delivers a neo-monochrome futuristic world, tinged with his signature rock’n’roll touch … Spring’s distinctive feature is a rare couture lady-like technique, employing the use of organa, silk georgette or silk chiffon with sequined patterns or volume effects; leathers are transformed, painted silver, glass finished or punched … Modern and slender, the silhouette is sophisticated and sharp … Sleeves are shortened or asymmetric, armholes are slit, zips are everywhere … Renegade studded jackets and slashed trousers, conqueror biker style and graphic or army inspired and sleeveless overalls, android rib cage printed shirts or t-shirts and heavy lace-up boots compose a complete wardrobe for modern replicants …

Jumping Models!–Ivan Muselli sets his sights on the boys of Milan for a new story in Essential Homme. Shooting once more with stylist Matteo Greco, Ivan captures a colorful suiting spread, featuring Alexandre Cunha, Bastiaan Van Gaalen, Christian Plauche, Christophe Ribbe, Joan Pedrola, Leebo Freeman, Luke Briggs, Malthe Lund Madsen, Sebastian Sauve, Tom Lander and Tommy Kristiansen. / Makeup by Cristina Bertaggia with hair by Marco Minunno.

Barrett’s Boys–As tradition has it, designer Neil Barrett photographs the boys of his recent spring 2012 showing–in order of appearance (left to right): Philipp Bierbaum, James Smith, Thomas Bukovatz, Chris Beek, Peter Bruder, Demy Matzen / Ollie Greb, Arthur Olecki, Christoph Ribbe / Lukas Grout, Charlie France, Timothy Kelleher, Robbie Wadge, Douglas Neitzke and Alexander Beck.

showbiz–sometimes the most famous people in the backstage are not the models nor the designer but a celebrity …
frantic atmosphere before the rynshu ss12 show for the japanese designer invited will.i.am to walk for him ! tv crews & photographers awaiting the last minute arrival of the star for pictures & interviews, one model never turning up (guess who ?) and having to be replaced ‘on the go’ by one of the make up assistants, the tension was mounting until the moment i was allowed in the singer’s private dressing room to get some exclusive shots right before the show kicked off …

Before the Nomadic Invasion–Boris Bidjan Saberi gave his men a thorough makeover before they hit the catwalk for spring’s layered walk on the tattered side. With hair pasted back, the boys were quick to conform to a modern take on the nomad. / Photos by Jean-Luc Dupont. View runway images and review here.