
A Dark Calling–Photographer Matthew Lyn joins forces with stylist VaVa Ignatenko for a portrait series featuring Corey Baptiste, Christian Plauche, Christopher Michault, Joan Mirangels, Jordan Coulter, Matt Clunan, Nick Marini, Patrick Rukai, Pete Bolton, Petey Wright, Simon Tham, Terron Wood and Travis Cannata. Lyn’s muses for the day, the handsome lot transform into dark shadowed figures. / Makeup by Dylan K. Hanson (Ford Artists). Hair by Rafael Estrella Dunn. Photo assistance by Jesse Stein.

Fresh Start–Matt Clunan and RJ Rogenski are smart appropriate for the latest spring outing from H&M. Taking in a lineup of classic shirting, knits, denim and suiting separates, H&M makes it quite easy to imagine transitioning varied pieces in and out of the everyday wardrobe for a sense of business, whether it is casual or more formal.

Ford–Led by strong models like Swede Linus Gustin, Ford New York approaches the immediate fashion week with a well-rounded roster of talents fit for any design aesthetic. From established stars such as Christian Brylle or Ryan Burns, who can easily go the way of downtown cool or classic Americana to stunning models in development such as Brayden Pritchard, Ford hones in on that special spark. Whether it is runway sensation Aiden Andrews, blue chip standby Paolo Anchisi or the timeless appeal of Michael Wozniak, a focused offering is just what the season ordered.

Lauren’s Preview–WWD takes an early look at Ralph Lauren Black Label Denim’s spring 2012 collection with Sean O’Pry to lead the way. Dressed in colored denims and relaxed shirting, Matt Clunan and Josh Upshaw join Sean for a bright preview.