Editorial ‘Midnight Ritual’ that was recently featured in Vulkan Magazine. The model is the handsome Jabel Balbuena from Wilhelmina Models Miami, and photography by talented Alex Jackson.
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MIDNIGHT RITUAL
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Dimytri Lebedyev for Dolce & Gabbana SS16
Model Dimytri Lebedyov models new S/S 2016 Dolce & Gabbana where formal meets casual with the three wise monkeys, symbol of a pure wisdom. #dgmen
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Ensayo 42: Cristóbal (Classic Leather)
René de la Cruz and muse Cristobal Fuentes created an intimate connection to shot together “Ensayo 42: Cristóbal (Classic Leather)” another artistic project from the photographer based in Chile. Styling by Memo Palavecino and grooming by Tobias Sevilla.
Model wears Pepe Jeans Jaquet, Giuseppe Zanotti bag, glows Giuseppe Zanotti, Dr. Martens boots and belts from Pepe Jeans, TopMan, Marquis.
ph: @renedelacruzcl
styling: @memopalavecino
mua: @tobiassevilla
model: @cristobalfuentesm
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Fenty x Puma by Rihanna Fall 2016 Ready-to-Wear
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 12, 2016
by CHIOMA NNADI
After the Yeezy extravaganza at Madison Square Garden yesterday, the next hot celebrity ticket of the week—Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma debut—was a relatively subdued and intimate affair. There was no art installation, no cast of thousands, and the only reason the show was held up by 15 minutes was because Rihanna’s pal, supermodel Naomi Campbell, was running late. Not that the Barbadian superstar is known for being timely herself: The long wait for her new album release left fans wondering if Anti would ever come out at all.
When it comes to tapping into her fashion instincts though, it’s clear that Rihanna moves at lightning speed, never second-guessing herself, even when her most daring looks are paprazzi’d from all angles. Those witchy senses seemed to guide her in her debut tonight. Lexi Boling, whose off-duty look has made her something of a street style rabble-rouser in her own right, was the first out on the runway, wearing a hoodie-cum-dress with dramatic proportions and striking thigh-high boxing boots. Other distinctive bad-gal tropes came through in the outerwear, and there were several compelling iterations of the classic bomber—a jacket that has surely usurped the biker in a rebel’s wardrobe—including an off-the-shoulder version worn by Ruth Bell with a pair of spindly sneaker-stiletto boots. “If the Addams Family went to the gym, this is what they would wear,” said Rihanna backstage after the show, sporting a freshly cropped black bob that would make Wednesday Addams green with envy.
Overall, the collection had less to do with athlesiure and more with the kind of subversive streetwear rumblings that have been coursing through fashion lately. “I’m inspired by attitude more than anything,” said Rihanna. “Literally from my album to my collection, everything has been stemming from what makes me feel something, what moves me.” Of course, Rihanna has attitude in spades. She has never been afraid to take a risk on a new designer or styling trick in her wardrobe; in fact, if there’s anyone who could pull off both the women’s and the men’s looks here, it’s Rihanna.
In that sense, the clothes synthesized the trends driving a disruptive streak on the runways—not new, per se, but right now. And you could argue that sneaker culture has upended the very notion of an It shoe, given the prices that certain styles fetch on the resale market. Rihanna’s fans will be most eager to get their hands on the shoes, which ran the gamut from wedged stompers to spacey laceless booties, and kicks will be available as soon as the end of next month for less than the price of her sellout creepers. If the heels that Rihanna wore to take her bow are any indication, though, the odds on a stiletto revival just got a little bit higher.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Fall 2016 Menswear
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 13, 2016
A giant bowl of popcorn sat propped on a coffee table otherwise stacked with photography books. Models lounged on couches in front of floor-to-ceiling “windows” showcasing stunning views of New York City monuments and skyline. An Irish Setter trotted here and there, eager to make friends. Stepping into the Polo showroom on Madison Avenue, buyers and editors with packed schedules joked about pulling up a club chair and staying a while. Ralph Lauren’s world is a seductive one—anybody who’s tried to book a table at the always-packed Polo Bar can tell you that.
Lauren’s Fall men’s and women’s offerings for Polo looked familiar, but in a way, that’s the essence of their appeal. Don a tweedy three-piece suit with a chambray shirt, collegiate tie, and duck boots, or a faded camouflage M-65 style jacket with a cashmere Aran sweater and beaten-up blue jeans and you’re part of his guy’s club. On the women’s side, where fashion moves at a much faster pace, the Polo-isms were to be found in the accessories (a Southwestern belt), details (fringe: yards and yards of it), and the unlikely city-country combination (this season seen in the faded flannel shirt tied around the waist of a silver Lurex thread slip dress).
Within each collection there were novelties: A three-piece men’s suit in washed black denim looked cool, and the sized-down women’s version of Polo’s classic camel coat made a strong combination paired with a thin black turtleneck and a pinstriped pencil skirt. Lauren has incorporated timely touches of athleisure into the lines beyond the performance wear of Polo Sport. But change isn’t this aspirational brand’s selling point: It’s about timelessness and recognizability, especially on the men’s side. Polo is a ticket to the good life—for its customers and certainly for Mr. Lauren himself.
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Fresh Shots of Casey Conway for Sluggers
The new fresh shots of Casey Conway promoting new collection from Aussie swimwear brand Sluggers are here to stay. Sluggers is taking you to comfortness, security with original designs ready for you. 
Once you testing on your waist I bet you will order more than one for this Spring / Summer that we all patiently waiting. Unless you live in Australia, Brazil or Cuba. Order some pair of Sluggers you won’t regret it. They have a great service for all your questions about to shop for the first time.
Take some look to backstage, nice view huh?
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Charlie France for Gieves & Hawkes
Sight Management presented Charlie France for Gieves & Hawkes’ latest Campaign. Photos by Vincent Peters. Styled by Paul Mather.
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MR BECK by Estévez + Belloso
German-Argentinian model Matias Beck (View Management) hits the photo studio for a portrait series captured by Estévez + Belloso and styled by María Molina.
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J. Crew Fall 2016 Menswear
These days, in the age of Instagram, J.Crew is less about whipping up mass populism and more about curating one’s style, taking traditional comfort items and tweaking them so they’re imbued with a sense of character, of personality, of individuality. How serendipitous it was, then, that men’s designer Frank Muytjens recently discovered a trove of vintage horse blankets, their faded pastoral colors exuding the unassuming rustic quality for which he’d been looking. Enhanced texture with a subtle slouch—he knew he had found his mood for Fall.
“There’s an opulence to them,” said Muytjens, pointing to muted stripes and plaids at the small men’s presentation today (shown alongside women’s). “But at the same time, they’re peaceful and nonchalant,” he added. “That’s what I wanted to convey.” Cord pants were double pleated, for a certain off-ness; a lamb’s wool cardigan came loosely belted; a camel coat had been cropped slightly; and pajama piping appeared throughout, mixed in with shearling and denim. An argyle sweater made the cut, because you just can’t find them anymore, said Muytjens. But his favorite piece of the bunch was an extra-long, raglan-sleeved herringbone topcoat, worn with a malleable “crusher” hat in tweed, and, he said, “a frickin’ awesome” patchwork silk tuxedo scarf, which he also happened to be wearing, tied just so. If Muytjens is going to talk style curation, he’s going to walk it, too.
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ARTEM + ELQUEST
Moscow based photographer Ruslan Elquest famous and talented photographer known shot by ES Collection Campaigns among others, connected with Russian adonis Artem Gerasimov who quoted: “I was always very worried when he invites me to shoot . Although I know that he has always done his job perfectly!”. Obviously we can appreciate this on this portrait.
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TOMMY MARR FOR CAFÉ MAGAZINE
Swedish magazine Café hones in on general men’s trends to adopt for spring with a new editorial lensed by photographer John Scarisbrick. SOUL model Tommy Marr stars in the outing. He’s pictured wearing a designer wardrobe styled by Julia Stridh with fashion direction from Daniel Lindstrom. For more, visit TheFashionisto.com #MODELSofSOUL
source: http://soulartistmanagementblog.com
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TOP MODEL SECRETS: ARTHUR KULKOV
ARTHUR KULKOV
He ranks as one of sexiest, highest-grossing, most iconic male models in the industry and dreams of designing shoes. Meet Siberian hunk Arthur Kulkov.
PHOTO: JESSE LAITINEN/MINK MGMT
From the tundra in Siberia to the runways in New York, Paris and Milan. Arthur Kulkov was scouted in 2008 and, in contrast to most models who have to struggle for at least a couple of weeks before launching successful careers, he reached instant fame in the industry. During his first season – fall 2008 – he booked several big campaigns before he had walked a single show. He went on from there to getting several features in prominent international magazines like GQ and Details.
Eight years after his breakout season, Arthur Kulkov’s success has stabilized at a high level. Now, MODELS.com ranks him as one of the industry’s sexiest, best-paid and most iconic male models – and his versatility keeps him in the male modeling top layer.
While shooting for H&M in Stockholm, we asked the Russian hunk to fill out our Top Model Secrets questionnaire. Keep scrolling or swiping to get to know him better.
MY FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER IS…
“It’s hard for me to pick a favorite photographer, especially since I have worked with so many over the years… I think many photographers have good qualities that I can appreciate.”
IN MY CAREER, I AM MOST PROUD OF…
“Not letting the industry change me.”
MY MOST MEMORABLE SHOOT/SHOW WAS…
“It has to be a job I did in Las Vegas with artists from the Cirque du Soleil show O.”
THE MUSIC THAT ALWAYS GETS ME GOING AT A SHOOT IS…
“Drake.”
MY CREATIVE OUTLET IS…
“Music.”
I smell like leather and wood.
ARTHUR KULKOV
MY BEAUTY SECRET IS…
“Hydration.”
I KEEP IN SHAPE BY…
“All-around workouts, not just focusing on one muscle group.”
FOR A QUICK HAIR FIX, I…
“Don’t wash my hair.”
MY SECRET TALENT IS…
“Speed.”
I SMELL LIKE…
“Leather and wood.”
MY FAVORITE OFF-DUTY LOOK IS…
“Sweats and Timberland boots.”
RIGHT NOW, I AM OBSESSED WITH…
“The Walking Dead.”
THE BEST BEAUTY TIP I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS…
“[To wear] sunblock on my face.”
MY FAVORITE HOTEL IS…
“The Ritz in Moscow.”
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IS…
“Morandi in New York.”
FOR BREAKFAST, I ALWAYS HAVE…
“Eggs.”
FOR A LONG FLIGHT, I ALWAYS PACK…
“Minimal.”
WHEN I HAVE SOME FREE TIME, I…
“Work out.”
THE BEST ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS…
“Use your trust carefully.”
MY FAVORITE THING TO SHOP FOR WHEN I AM AWAY IS…
“Shoes.”
BEING A MODEL, I’VE LEARNED…
“To deal with all kinds of people and personalities.”
POST-MODELING, I WOULD LIKE TO…
“Design shoes.”
MY FAVORITE TV SHOW IS…
“The Sopranos.”
RIGHT NOW, I AM READING…
“Babble by Charles Saatchi.”
MY GOAL IN LIFE IS…
“To have health, success and happiness.”
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Renatos Freitas in Etnos by Ivan Sanchez
Fashion brand “Etnos” invited international model Renato Freitas to collaborate modeling all recent items. Photographed by Ivan Sanchez in Miami. Renato represented by NEXT MODEL MIAMI and Fly Models mother agency. This is the best chose ever made by Etnos, choosing lovably Renato. Nice job!
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Nicola Formichetti Spring/Summer 2016 Campaign
Nicola Formichetti is known for his creative approach to branding – this, after all, is the man thatrecently announced an advertising collaboration between Diesel (for which he is creative director) and Pornhub. But, for the label that he describes as his “baby”, Nicopanda, Formichetti has instead opted to spotlight some of his favourite creatives in a SS16 campaign lensed by Christopher Makos.
The American photographer has an impressive portfolio and has previously worked with Man Ray andAndy Warhol, so Formichetti was keen to draw from his experience and merge it with young talent. The resulting images embody the “hard and soft side of Nicopanda” as the designer puts it, “it’s an amalgamation of subcultures which collide into one universe.” This theme of juxtaposition is the connecting thread between the collection and each image, all of which fuse punk imagery with softer, romantic elements.
As for the casting, Formichetti has always been open about the importance of diversity, often tapping his own friends and muses as opposed to models. This season, stars include artists Phillipa Horan and Sydney Weisman, model-slash-skater-kid Anthony DeFalco and ET Chong, a friend of his assistant’s – all part of the Nicopanda gang. As for the poppers and pills, he’s keen to underscore that they aren’t drugs – they’re candy, designed to release a Nicopanda high. It’s hard to imagine a series of images more emblematic of the designer’s own ethos. As he explains, “Fashion is for everyone. It’s genderless, ageless and for people who are free-spirited and want to have fun!”
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Where is room 826
Talented photographer Seth London is sharing with us his latest work featuring the stunning Blizzard from Alva Page Development, entitled work “Where is room 826”, styled in YSL, TOPMAN, Gucci, Alexander Wang, among others.
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TWO BOYS, A KISS | OUT MAGAZINE
Out Magazine is spreading some love with new work by photographer Doug Inglish, featuring Joey Kirchner and Sean Harju at Soul Artist Management, styling by Grant Woolhead, Fashion assistant: Kenneth Hash and Groomer: Mira Chai Hyde at the Wall Group.
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NSFW: PURPLE SEX – MILES MCMILLAN
Model Miles McMillan is breaking the internet with NSFW completely full frontal nude shots for “Purple Sex” shot by Jack Pierson.
The professional model has gone full-frontal for a special sex-themed shoot by photographer Jack Pierson, and there’s certainly nothing bashful about the extensive collection of images.
Miles has been dating Mr Quinto for just over two years now, and the Star Trek actor opened up about the pair’s relationship and hopes for the future in Attitude’s December 2015 Issue (you can still download a copy here, or have it ordered directly to you door here).
“Marriage is certainly something we talk about”, Zachary told to Attitude Magazine. “I’m thrilled now that we can, if and when we decide we want to, but I don’t think it’s something both of us a re necessarily hurtling towards.”
“I’ve never been happier. I’ve never felt so integrated and in place with anyone else. That’s what matters to me and that’s what matters to Miles”.
On the basis of this latest shoot, we’d certainly be putting a ring on that, Zach…
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Lacoste Fall 2016 Menswear
Felipe Oliveira Baptista unveiled his Fall/Winter 2016 collection for Lacoste during New York Fashion Week.
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Introducing Michael Dignan by Jarrod Carter
Once you’ve seen this stunning fresh unseen images from Jarrod Carter Photography you will thrill about to meet hunk male model Michael Dignan wearing Stonemen‘s latest collection.
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GRIM
Introducing the work of Camden Sutkowski. This work entitled “Grime” Camden is modeling and photographing himself in an artistic, dramaticc surreal world of his own. The Model and actor quoted “Photographer side hobby I picked up. I’m always goofy and silly, and I am always moving and dancing. I laugh excessively, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Creativity is key. Respect is a trait not many seem to value anymore. Please never give up on your dreams.”
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