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World Cup Rivalary Takes Over the Runway with This Season’s Most Fresh-Faced Male Models

What happens when a mix of 19 soccer loving—excuse us, football—male models fanatics have a pitstop in Milan at the same time? Photographer Paolo Simi quickly discovered as tensions flared and home-country loyalties became as apparent as the piercing-editorial-stare born onto each model’s face. See our exclusive Fashion Week preview and FIFA World Cup Tribute below featuring Alessio Pozzi, Benoni Loos, Dean Stetz, Debiais Victor, Dino Sabanovic, Do Byungwook, Gordon Bothe, Jarno Boom, Kai Keller, Leo Mel, Lucas Mascarini, Mariano Ontanon, Marlon Nicolau, Nemanja Maksic, Rael Costa, Sam Steele, Stefan Knezevic, Stefan Radojkovic, and Toby Binge.

  • Benoni Loos

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    Agency: I Love Models

    Nationality: Belgian

    First scouted: Sitting on a bench in Antwerp

    Personal style: "Black jeans and black or white t-shirt."

    "I always enjoy watching a good game."

  • Mariano Ontanon

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    Agency: Elite Milano

    Nationality: Argentinian 

    Most recent campaign: Just Cavalli

    Favorite city: "Rome, because it's magical. I fall in love with it every time I've been."

    "I'm a citizen of the world, but I know and will never forget where I come from."

  • Alessio Pozzi

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    Agency: Elite Milano

    Nationality: Italian

    First scouted: in a shopping center

    Sports played: soccer, swimming, and gym

    "My style is very simple in my life."

  • Toby Binge

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    Agency: Independent Milano

    Nationality: British

    First scouted: 15 years old at a music festival

    Favorite city: "New York. There is always something different going on, it feels like being in a film."

    "I love to travel, but I am British through and through, from my favorite food (langers and mash) to loving football."

  • Marlon Nicolau

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    Agency: Elite Milano

    Nationality: Portugese

    Most recent campaign: Filipe Faisca

    Sports played: "I watch soccer all the time, but the only sport for me is sex. I hate the gym."

    "I am a philosopher of life."

  • Dino Sabanovic

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    Agency: Fashion

    Nationality: Bosnian

    Most recent campaign: Italia Independent Sunglasses

    Personal style: "Thrift shop"

    "I eat french fries with Nutella."

  • Kai Keller

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    Agency: 2morrow

    Nationality: German

    Most recent campaign: Mauro Grifoni

    Favorite city: "Barcelona, because it has everything."

    "I like to mix up streetwear and elegant pieces like Burberry, Saint Laurent, and Gucci."

  • Lucas Mascarini

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    Agency: Fashion

    Nationality: Brazilian

    Most recent campaign: Bottega Veneta

    Grossest thing seen in a model house: "dishes, dishes, dishes"

    "I don't see myself as a model."

  • Debiais Victor

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    Agency: Nologo

    Nationality: French

    First scouted: shopping at an H&M store in Paris

    Sports played:  swimming, running, and gym

    "When I was scouted I waited 6 months before signing my contract, because I didn't want to be a model at the time."

  • Stefan Knezevic

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    Agency: Independent Milano 

    Nationality: Serbian  (but supports the Bosnian World Cup team) 

    Most recent campaign: Pitti Immagine Uomo

    Sports played: "I played volleyball for 10 years, of which the last 3 were professional. Now I only do sports for fun."

    "I still haven't visited many of the places that I really want to see."

  • Gordon Bothe

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    Agency: I Love Models

    Nationality: German and Swedish

    Favorite city: "New York—they just opened a Nutella bar."

    Open bar anywhere for a night: "Las Vegas to make The Hangover movies look lame"

    "I played soccer all my life until I started modeling."

  • Dean Stetz

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    Agency: Nologo

    Nationality: American

    Most recent campaign: Tombolini

    Favorite memory of hometown: Beach with family 

    "I am much more simple and normal than my work."

  • Jarno Boom

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    Agency: 2morrow

    Nationality: Dutch (from The Netherlands) 

    Most recent campaign: Sascha

    Favorite city: "Milan feels like home, plus I love Italy."

    "Obviously there's no place like home, but I really do miss the cheese."

  • Sam Steele

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    Agency: Elite Milano

    Nationality: Spanish and British (born in Spain)

    Favorite memory of hometown: "Being outdoor with my mates."

    Open bar anywhere for a night: "Any pub in Ireland. They have great beer and drinking culture."

    "It's where you're at, not where you're from, that is important."

  • Rael Costa

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    Agency: Why Not

    Nationality: Brazilian

    Favorite city: "Rome and Florence — there are so many places to visit and so much history." 

    Sports played: soccer, volleyball, wake boarding, and skateboarding

    "Because of the easy way I live, most people say fake things about the job. I try to stay happy always."

  • Leo Mel

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    Agency: I Love Models

    Nationality: Italian

    Most recent campaign: Andrew Mckenzie

    Favorite city: "Rome because it's a historical city, and Paris because of the great modeling experience and the most romantic city in the world."

    "Modeling has made me open to different people and countries."

  • Stefan Radojcovic

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    Agency: Independent Men

    Nationality: Serbian (but supports the Australian World Cup team) 

    Favorite city: "Aruba or the Australian seaside because of their nature vibes."

    Staying in shape: "I was lucky that I trained in a gym as a child for 7 years, so now it’s easy to keep in shape."

    "Trough my travels I've become very flexible, but I still have my Serbian nationality."

  • Do Byungwook

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    Agency: Elite Milano

    Nationality: Korean

    First scouted: Elite China contest  

    Personal style: " It is terrible that I wear the same t-shirt and pair of jeans every day?"

    "If the weather is good, it's is not important where I am. I just want to see to fascinating young ladies. "

  • Nemanja Maksic

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    Agency: Fashion Milano 

    Nationality: Sebrian (but supports the Russian World Cup team) 

    Most recent campaign: adidas Originals

    Embarrassing story from adolescence: "One time I broke my shoes so my mother gave me my sister’s to wear. When people asked me about them, I just replied, 'Because it’s fashion!'" 

    "I have many sides to my personality."

 

Images photographed by Paolo Simi; Styled by Stefano Spinetta; Make up and hair by Sara Del ReMartin, Jorge Paradas, Claudia Tito, and Jonahid Miah; Editing by Piotr Trojanowski; Photo AssistantsGiulietta Raimondi and Nicola Lazzari; GIFs by Giulia Bertuletti.

Dolce&Gabbana Men Winter 15 (9)

Dolce & Gabanna Brings Male Models Back to Milan

Dolce&Gabbana Men Winter 15 (9)

An infantry of iron-clad, medieval suits donned the brown Norman-inspired oak runway in Milan last week. But unlike in recent seasons, the tailored sports coats and straight leg trousers—staples of the classic Dolce & Gabanna—did not come paraded out on handsome Sicilian men scouted from the every day street, as typical for the brand. Instead, a team of familiar—if not just as handsome—faces commanded the show, including seasoned male models such as Tony Ward, Noah Mills, Adam Senn and Elbio Bonsaglio, Evandro Soldati, and Jae Yoo and new faces such as Mariano Ontanon, Arthur Gosses, Alessio Pozzi, Andy Walters, Oliver Cheshire, Sam Webb, Diego Fragoso, Arthur Kurkov, Sacha Legrand, Dae Na, and Sung Jin Park. An appropriate cast for a collection based on conquest.

The theme of the night was culture convergence, dating back to the historical invasion of the island of Sicily by a group of Scandinavians in the year 1061, and the group’s rule in the centuries that followed. The succession of Norman kings during these years (Ruggero I, Ruggero II, William I, William II, Tancredi, Henry VI, Federico II and Manfredi) brought with them an affinity for cold, Gothic colors (think Greys, bordeauxs, browns, and bottle greens), embroidery, and religious imagery from the Church of the Martorana. The influence of this escalated in a 75-look runway show that was as powerful as the inspiration it was based off.

Images courtesy of Dolce & Gabanna.

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Wood Wood Spring 2013 Look Book: 3rd Movement

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We’re due for a Summer of Love, no? The third to be exact—the first being the 1967 San Francisco’s hippie movement and second the 1988/89 MDMA infused London rave scene. Both were built upon confrontation, liberation and driven by positive and engaging energy. (Also something else, but we’ll leave that to your imagination). Anyway, those things not parenthesized are just what  the guys at Wood Wood have been feeling and have channeled through their keen their street/performance sport inspired hands for the Spring 2013 collection. The 3rd movement in the “Summer of Love,” appears calmer, warmer and more subtle in its coloring than those electric acid ravers and tie died hippies—puce and brown tones are this season’s new base, along with classic navy, antique whites, army colours and grey melanges. Pop up blues and yellows and the unique prints that you already love Wood Wood for (this time round a distorted animal pattern, electric coloured florals and an ethnic bead print) give it just the right edited, clean, mitigated sentiment of a modern “Summer of Love.” The collection will pre-launch January 28th in the Wood Wood online store. Look book after the jump.

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Related: Marshall Artist Spring 2013 Look Book

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Favorite Five: Dsquared2 Fall 2013 Menswear

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“Rich man, poor man, dance hall or dive, when your toes start tapping to those bebop beats you know it’s time to swing.”

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    Dsquared2's new emphasis on relaxed fits are expertly framed with a polished three quarter coat and "big brother jeans."
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    Texture and motion abound.
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    Embroidered pants flare from beneath a demure camel three quarter coat. You've got savoir faire.
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    Daring, really, to wear a robe outside the house (unless you're happen to be named Hugh Hefner) but, we'll say, this is the kind of fun we love in Dsquared2.
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    The embroidered flowers make the man.
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Related: Dsquared2 Fall 2012 

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Favorite Five: Angelo Galasso Fall 2013 menswear

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“The new Autumn Winter Forever collection has been conceived with the widely travelled gentleman of today in mind, from impeccable suiting for the office and dashing attire for the evening to beautiful leatherwear and chunky knitwear for those cold winter weekends. Business Chic is the capsule wardrobe that offers formalwear and tailoring in the finest Italian wools and cashmere blends.  A new smart double breasted peak lapel suit sits alongside sharp two and three piece styles while Angelo’s new take on the classic Prince of Wales pattern results in the very first ANGELO GALASSO house check, delivered in the brand’s signature blue. A timeless trench with leather detailing and a luxurious shearling coat with crocodile inserts are part of the outerwear offering, as well as a 1920’s influenced striped velvet coat. Angelo Galasso’s long lasting love with shirts continues this season with exclusive fabrics designed specifically for the Royal Estate range, where suave flower printed shirts with a hint of English countryside are teamed up with chunky knitwear in warm wintry colours. Traditional leather making techniques are used to make bomber jackets and long coats in butter soft nappa with subtle herringbone patterns that will surely become must haves for the season. Evening Glam represents what the ANGELO GALASSO gent will wear for the party season. Beautiful Italian velvets are used to make single and double breasted jackets, and for the most demanding style savvy man there is an exclusive suit with fine gold stripes. Tuxedos play a key part in this look with slim fit checked trousers teamed up with sharply cut dinner jackets and the high collared Polso Orologio shirt, which was exhibited at the prestigious London Design Museum, elevating Angelo Galasso’s creations as works of art and timeless design.”

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    Tartan, tailored Italian style.
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    Vintage charm.
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    To the party.
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    The shearling crocodile, just the right amount of bite.
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Related:  The Plaza Welcomes its Newest Luxury Store: Angelo Galasso

 

 

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Favorite Five: Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2013 Menswear

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“Night-time in a buzzing metropolis: a frenzy of pulsating lights and their reflections in the mobile obscurity of wet asphalt. The accelerated rhythm of his nervous steps crossing the city. He’s a dynamic man, his silhouette the product of overlaying fabrics. Nothing is as it appears: his style is that of a chameleon, displaying innate sense of style and independence of thought. The urban face of modernity: reversible garments, modular and multi-purposed. Leather is rendered “technical” by rubberization. A new hybrid, redefining the aesthetics of modern luxury by associating the idea of functionality with the value of exclusivity. Tailoring becomes absolutely technical. The reversible pea-coat is made of leather backed by felt, the blouson is double-sided nappa with a removable shearling lining, while the rain cape has been enriched by a sumptuous lining of cashmere cloth with leather trimming. His eyewear is a mixture of different materials: rubberized plastic, metal and tortoise shell, perfectly matching his ‘rubberized’ metal watch, high chronographic performance yet with a sporty attitude. The knitwear is a triumph of 3D texturing, very high collars and striking patterns. Tactile sensations are created by high-tech neoprene, together with wool and silk yarn, by layering knitwear and with the reassuring touch of baize. The colours of the collection converge with the intensity of sheer black, saturating a range of greys such as Gun Metal and Storm, blue hues such as Blue Graphite and Midnight Blue, green tones like Night Green and Hurry Green, and ultimately Black Bean. Isolated flashes of colour maximize effect: azure, ice and Ferragamo red. A detailed process of creative experimentation: the new derby, the ankle boot and the mid-boot, accented with two-tone multi-layer rubber soles, their “tank tread” designed for perfect stability. Exceptional elegance on the urban asphalt. This pure experimentation is applied to bags, crossing the border that divides craftsmanship and technology. This transformational vortex applies sophisticated new textures to leather, as shown with the soft bi-material (rubberized and natural) duffle bag, the multi-purpose tote with contrasting piping, and the backpack, a masculine key piece with generous volume. Complete innovation shapes modern luxury with design that weaves together culture and modernity at infinite levels to create the Salvatore Ferragamo Autumn-Winter 2013-2014 Collection by creative director Massimiliano Giornetti.”

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    What's on the inside is also on the outside. We are fans.
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    The reverse peacoat with graphite blue leather pants, one of the key looks of the collection.
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    Cashmere lined, leather trimmed rain cape. How can we resist?
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    Gotham effusing asymmetry and rubberized leather...a most modern version of a classic.
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    Oversized, but appears tailored.
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Related: Key Looks: Salvatore Ferragamo F/W 2012 Collection

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Favorite Five: CoSTUME NATIONAL Fall 2013 Menswear

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“Anger. A global feeling, dissacrating, prelude to change, an energy I feel pulse through today’s youth. At the end of 50’s this feeling became a shore towards rebellion changing men’s costumes and attitudes. From them on progressing through the 60’s and 70’s, the younger generation repossesses themselves and the world for annstant. I hope it happens again. Soon. Today. Rock and roll! ”

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    Debonairly defiant with a wide ribboned double breasted suit worn over a zip up.
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    All the comfort of knit guarded by pylons of leather. Also, the bag.
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    Worn here with a T and black trousers, the jacket is visually commanding in its nonchalance. Go ahead, ignore it if you can. It could care less.
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    Graphic, mod, and sporty.
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    Blueberry suits and leather motorcycle jackets might not appear to always get along, but as seen here, disco and punk have fallen in love.
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Related: GLAD WE ASKED: COSTUME NATIONAL SPARKLY NEW STORE…AND ART SPACE