
New Kids on the Block — Day three of this season two of exclusive ‘Casting Call Diaries’ series for The Fashionisto took me from Givenchy to Jil Sander via Cerruti 1881 and Issey Miyake … The sun was back and the guys in a good mood, perfect conditions to snap several established names (Lowell Tautchin, Jakob Wiechmann, Isaac Carew, Linus Gustin, Philip Huang, RJ King, Lucas Mascarini, Adrien Brunier, etc.), but also tons of young blood (Kim Kraglund, Benjamin Eidem, Frederik Tölke, Simon Van Meervenne, Dorian Jespers, etc.) and newcomers to watch such as Arthur, Simon Sabbah, Wilson, Leo Tileman, Dimitris Alexandrou, Maxim Popov, Raf Cross, Ollie Mann, Noud Egberts or Jordan Burman to name only a few … Highlights of the day : Mark Westinghouse going wall-climbing for me and Maïda Grégory-Boïna allowing me to document her casting for Jil Sander right from the inside; they deserve a special mention … look out for the next episode !

New Madison–Dynamic easily describes the quality of New Madison’s show package for the upcoming season. An all-around who’s who when it comes to work from campaigns and editorials to the runway, quite the number of recognizable faces are on hand. From the always working Isaac Carew to the highly demanded Gerhard Freidl to stunning faces like Patrick Kafka, the agency has no issue in the star department. Rounding out the package with edgy and popular choice — Alex Dunstan, New Madison continues a fantastic streak with faces, new and old that include Alexander Johansson, Tommy Kristiansen and Joao Zavaski.

Warming Up to Fall–Jeremy Young and Laurent Albucher show up on their best behavior for Daks’ fall 2011 outing. Bringing smart staples together with a sharp flair, Daks embraces the modern silhouette with an ease and finesse. From pleated trousers or the double-breasted blazer, the English label shows a strong hand with cozy knits along for the ride. Showing a mix of casual and business, Daks highlights an eclectic style for the modern gent.

An American In Paris–Marking his debut menswear runway presentation in Paris, Adam Kimmel found new sartorial elegance in his usual utilitarian designs. Using athletic-inspired fabrications and adopting a casual silhouette, the New Yorker translated his workman uniform vision into easy suiting, cropped trousers, relaxed jumpsuits and a dash of his signature humor with subtle 70’s prints. Displaying a wide selection of separates with versatility and great freedom, Kimmel brought a new air of understated luxury to the refined opulence of Paris.

WhyNot–Moreso than ever, it is a season of stars for WhyNot. Serving up a fair share of the top models to hit the Milanese catwalk, the agency boasts leading men, ranging from Noah Mills and Arthur Kulkov to Sam Webb. From the buzzworthy Mugler muse Rick Genest and stars in the making such as Bo Develius, WhyNot fills their ranks with runway sensations that include Taylor Fuchs as well as popular models, ranging from Francisco Lachowski to Burberry’s leading crop, noted by and Jacob Young. With iconic faces such as David Gandy and Tyson Ballou rounding out the pack, WhyNot can do no wrong this show season.

Iceberg’s man may be down on their luck, but the label excels with a promising collection in fantastic new tatters. Dark and earthy, fall’s collection offers a relaxed take on menswear that manages to find profound warmth in knits and suiting alike. Balancing a slim body with shapely outerwear, Iceberg executes a series of nonchalant looks that result in a cohesive season that is precisely ready to wear.