the new pornographer

Here's an article I wrote for Surface Asia Magazine based in Singapore on Korean designer Han Dongwoo / 한동우 and his label Irony Porn(o). I love the masculine feminine mashup in his collections and was lucky enough to model for him a few seasons ago in Seoul - check out some backstage shots from his FW10/11 show HERE.

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bringing sexy back: Resurrection ss12

This is an article I wrote for Surface Asia magazine about Korean label Resurrection's SS12 collection and sunglasses line by designer Juyoung Lee.  Such badass sunglasses and how rad is that blue leopard paneled shirt?  I could totally see myself in that.



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jehee sheen ss12

It was all about shorts at the SS12 collection by Korean designer Jehee Sheen, which was presented during Seoul Collection back in October.  Short shorts, medium shorts and long shorts (trousers?) were all seen under oversized linen jackets in black, white & neutrals and were paired with very styling gladiator sandals.  The short shorts were my faves (obvi) but I also enjoyed the full cut of the just-above-ankle length variety as well.  Calf length capris however, I am never a big fan of.  





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want 1.5

I'm so all about the new Prada SS12 campaign starring Michael Pitt (how rad is he in Boardwalk Empire?!) and I especially WANT this over the top adorable cartoon print shirt.  It reminds me of old comic books and vintage wallpaper that you might find in a little boys room.  Totally sweet.  Though when I showed it to a few female coworkers they were all 'yuck!' lol.


Another reason I find this campaign so appealing is how awkward most of the photographs (shot by photographer David Sims) are and how unsure Michael Pitt seems in front of the camera.  It's an interesting combination and I like the outcome much better than the FW11 Prada campaign with Toby Maguire.  It definitely makes me want to go and buy a patterned silk scarf to accessorize with this spring.  



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want 1.4

I'm totally into this candy colored collection entitled Katharsis by Spanish designer David Elfin, which was inspired by colorful fabric swatches. I especially WANT the half mint, half white leather biker vest with colorful zips and belts and buttons - it looks so good paired with the crisp white shirt and trousers.  I'm also drawn to the pink striped sheer shirt and red trousers outfit, but I think that might be a tough top to pull off...maybe if the stripes were a little wider ;)







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ALANI SS12 in Surface Asia magazine

This is a small article I wrote for the 7th issue of Surface Asia magazine about Korean menswear designer Kim Jae Hwan and his label ALANI.  


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thexoxokids in STATUS Magazine

Here are a few London Fashion Week after party highlights from back in September out now in the NIGHTVISION section of STATUS Magazine's January issue.  
To see the full selection of party photos from the KTZ after party click HERE.  

For more party photos from the Belle Sauvage after party click HERE.  


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wut berlin ss12

My friend Ben just modeled in the spring summmer 2012 pattern explosion of a collection for Wut Berlin in Tokyo.  Styled with Greek god-like golden eyebrows & winged headbands, the models wore layers of pastel patterns and patchwork.  A very loud and proud of it show not for the faint of heart.  Right up my alley.  



















photographs by fashionsnap.com 

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want 1.1: katie eary

Last week I assisted on a menswear shoot for 1883 Magazine and one of the stand out designers we pulled from was Katie Eary (Exposure PR), a London based designer who makes some really effing cool menswear pieces. This hat was one of the pieces we pulled along with some of her animal print tops and thick, almost plastic trousers from her SS12 collection which she showed this season at the Somerset House back in September.


I love the tan almost untreated looking leather of the cap with the huge leather stitches, which she also used in jacket in her collection. Orange was a huge color in the show as was shiny gold which was featured on the back of a few of those long & thick trousers I mentioned. The bald eagle t-shirt screams cool and the silk growling mirrored cheetah top (another want!) looks smart with the sky blue trousers. Take a look at the video for her this collection by Vicky Lawton for DAZED Digital.
























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