SPORTSWEAR INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE|#252|STYLING|CASTING

SPORTSWEAR INTERNATIONAL COVER|#252
Photography: Ryan Michael Kelly

Styling|Casting: John Tan

Grooming: Cecilia Romero|Art Dept.

Model: Louis Steyaert|VNY Models

Clothing: Ben Sherman|PRPS

Special thanks to Gian Luca Fracassi and Sara Francia at  Sportswear International; Ryan Michael Kelly; Loni Bronfren|Lana Tomczak at VNY; Cecilia Romero; Deanna DiDonato  at Art Dept.; Ann Akiri at Ben Sherman; Brittany Lutzk and Sebastian Masmela at Agentry PR

MEET MISTER MORREL|THOM MORREL

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IN CONVERSATION|THOM MORREL

Name|Thom Morrel

Age|23

Hometown|Tahiti

How did you get discovered?

I was scouted rolling around in a muddy puddle at Reading Music Festival and the rest is history

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Studying medicine at Imperial College, London

People would be surprised to know that I...

can be a nice guy

What's your latest obsession?

Coconut water

Your most prize possession?

The watch I am wearing—vintage Omega my mother bought for me for my 21st birthday

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

I went through a phase where I used to want to be Pikachu

When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?

To my mom

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Unpredictable, Creative and eclectic

Describe your personal style:

Keep it simple

Your favorite place you have travel to:

Barcelona in the summer, Paris in autumn

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

Untouchables—Scene: The shaving scene

Your favorite sport:

Anything with adrenaline!

Love watching Nitro Circus, I idolize those guys!

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?

Tahiti—Teahupoo—biggest wave break in the world

Your favorite song/artist:

Sympathique by Pink Martini

Favorite moment in modeling:

Dolce & Gabbana show, January in Milan—Amazing collection (embroidered coats), amazing luxe feeling!

Your wish for 2013?

For my family to be happy and healthy!

Clothing: Navy t-shirt by Robert Geller; jeans by Acne; sneakers by Converse; white t-shirt by Calvin Klein Underwear; sunglasses, Thom's own

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: 
Dounia Benjelloul|Select Models (UK)

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Thom Morrel|Select Models (UK)

Special thanks to Dounia Benjelloul and the men's board at Select Models (UK); Corinna Springer at Nouveau PR; Thom for his time and the long chat!

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THOM MORREL' S SELF PORTRAIT

SPOTLIGHT: DREAM GIRL|NATALIE KEYSER

PHOTOGRAPHED BY JAMES SMITH

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IN CONVERSATION|NATALIE KEYSER

Name|Natalie Ann Keyser

Age|20

Hometown|Bend, Oregon

How did you get discovered?

I was discovered & scouted at a pet store

What were you doing prior to modeling?

High school, being a normal teenager

People would be surprised to know that I...

can tie a cherry stem with my tongue! Takes about 25 minutes though!

What's your latest obsession?

Getting a miniature Australian shepard

Your most prize possession?

Pictures from my photo album

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

My favorite model, Coco Rocha

When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?

My boyfriend, Eric...he is a amazing chef!

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Energetic, Passionate, Confident and Wild

Describe your personal style:

Very rock and roll with a rag and done feel

Your favorite place you have travel to:

Italy and Paris

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

Shutter Island—Scene: When he realize he is crazy, scene with wife

If you could meet anyone, who would it be?

No one, just myself!

My theme song

Wouldn't It Be Nice by Beach Boys

Your wish for 2013?

To get Calvin Klein exclusive for fashion week!

Clothing: Cosmic t-shirt by Brooklyn We Go Hard (BWGH); trouser by Norvis; top by Richard Chai Love; dresses, shirt and skirt, all by Marissa Webb; black dress and jeans, both by Topshop; shoes, Natalie's own

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Josh Bostwick|Fusion Models

IMAGES|James Smith

CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Natalie Keyser|Fusion Models

Special thanks to Josh Bostwick and the women's board at Fusion Models; Natalie Connor at Maguire Steele PR; James for taking the photos for this spotlight feature and Natalie for being so much fun to work with!

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NATALIE KEYSER' S SELF PORTRAIT

FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS|IAN SHERIDAN

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IN CONVERSATION|IAN SHERIDAN

Name|Ian Patrick Sheridan

Age|18

Hometown|Monroe, New York

How did you get discovered?

I was discovered at the opening of Barclay Center in Brooklyn at the Jay Z concert

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Working at a coffee shop and supermarket while going to high school

People would be surprised to know that I...

make it my mission to bring as much joy and happiness I can to everyone I come across throughout the day!

What's your latest obsession?

Playing baseball

Your most prize possession?

A picture with me and my grandma shortly before she passed away

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

Derek Jeter of the NY Yankees because of his work ethic and class

When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?

This morning on the phone with my dad

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Loyal, Funny and Respectful

Describe your personal style:

I am a sport guy so I dress in mostly athletic clothing but I also have a preppy side

Your favorite place you have travel to:

New York City

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

It's A Wonderful Life—Scene: When George realize his life was the reason behind so much of his fellow neighbors happiness and successes

Your favorite sport:

Sport: Baseball

Team: New York Yankees

Player: Derek Jeter

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?

Monroe, New York—Big Mikes, which is a local Italian restaurant that has a great family atmosphere that I think everybody would enjoy!

Your favorite song/artist:

Diamonds Are Forever by Jay Z

Favorite moment in modeling:

One moment that really meant a lot was meeting you because you really helped answer my questions and taught me a lot about the business and you being one of the nicest people I have ever met was also a plus! (Editor's note: Thanks for the kind words!)

Your wish for 2013?

To be successful in this industry and find my direction in life as this will be my first year attending college!

Clothing: T-shirt with naked outdoorsman by P.A M.; sleeveless shirt with white pocket by 55DSL; white tank t-shirt by CK Jeans; jeans and belt, both by Levi's; green netted tank t-shirt by Robert Geller; grey sweatshirt by Brooklyn We Go Hard (BWGH); navy t-shirt by GUESS; shoes, Ian's own

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: 
Christophe Sanchez-Vahle|New York Models

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Ian Sheridan|New York Models

Special thanks to Christophe Sanchez-Vahle and the men's board at New York Models; Paul Conrad at Medium Concepts Showroom; Corinna Springer at Nouveau PR; Ian for the long trek to NYC to meet up with JTC, doing the night shoot and being greatly enthusiastic throughout the whole process! Thanks Ian!

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IAN SHERIDAN' S SELF PORTRAIT

SPOTLIGHT: RAPTURE|MYLENE ROCHER

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IN CONVERSATION|MYLENE ROCHER

Name|Mylene Rocher

Age|22

Hometown|Paris, France

How did you get discovered?

I won a modeling contest

What were you doing prior to modeling?

I finished my last year at school to get my degree. I was supposed to enter nursing school.

People would be surprised to know that I...

have no confidence in myself

What's your latest obsession?

A boy

Your most prize possession?

My cat

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

My dad

When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?

To my mom

Four adjectives that best describes you:

Timid, Impulsive, Ambitious and Positive

Describe your personal style:

I like to change my style according to moods of the day, sometimes a fighter, other times classy

Your favorite place you have travel to:

Anywhere with a beach

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

I love a lot of movies, especially the dramatic comedies (love story)

If you could meet anyone, who would it be?

Will Smith

My theme song

Stay by Rihanna

Your wish for 2013?

Do really well in NY, modeling wise!

Clothing: White vest and  grey jeans, both by Marissa Webb; grey jacket and asymmetric tank shirt, both by Love Richard Chai; black blouse and long skirt, both by Osklen; black dress with print by Norvis; black bra top, bikini bottom, boots and shoes, Mylene's own

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: 

Elana Katz|Karen Long|Root Management

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Mylene Rocher|Root Management

Special thanks to Elana Katz, Karen Long and the women's board at Root Mgmt. for trusting me to photograph one of their girls; Natalie Conor at Maguire Steele PR; Mylene for the trust and getting dirty shooting at the tunnel!

NYFW 9/5-9/12|NEWS FROM THE CFDA

The New York Spring/Summer 2013 SHOWS are scheduled for Thursday, September 5 - Thursday, September 12. 

You should be aware that Rosh Hashanah will start at sundown on Wednesday, September 4 and is observed until sundown on Thursday, September 12 (though some people continue to observe through sundown on Friday). We greatly respect and understand the importance of this holiday but, given the international calendar of European shows directly after New York, we do not have the option to shift the dates later. We realize that the observance of the holiday will impact some of you in your ability to attend or present shows—but we are asking that everyone please work with us.

For designers: When scheduling your shows, it is imperative that you remain on the same day/time slot that you had last season. It is not possible to move from your given slot unless you have permission from the CFDA. The Fashion Calendar continues to schedule ALL the shows and keeps the calendar --- and does so in direct consultation with the CFDA. 

FORCE OF NATURE|DEVIN SCHNEIDER

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IN CONVERSATION|DEVIN SCHNEIDER

Name|Devin James Schneider

Age|22

Hometown|Brooklyn, New York

How did you get discovered?

An open call at Major Models

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Studying liberal arts for the moment  at Borough of Manhattan Community College

People would be surprised to know that I...

strongly prefers dogs over cats and I learned how to built bombs in the air force

What's your latest obsession?

Peanut Butter and Company's peanut butter

Your most prize possession?

My acoustic guitar given to me by a dear friend

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

Don't really have any heroes growing up but I always thought Will Smith is cool!

When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?

My mom!

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Chill, Sarcastic and Fun

Describe your personal style:

Casual look—white t-shirt, jeans and boots

Your favorite place you have travel to:

Yellowstone Park

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

Goodfellas—Scene: Go get your shine box!

Your favorite sport:

Sport: Baseball

Team: NY Yankees

Player: Outfielder Paul O'Neil

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?

Brooklyn, New York—Eat a bagel in Thompkins Square Park

Your favorite song/artist:

Driftin' Back by Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Favorite moment in modeling:

I am a newbie, so not much memorable best modeling moments yet, I hope they are coming!

Your wish for 2013?

Achieve something cool with this new venture in modeling!

Clothing: Shirt with print  and pullover sweater with shirt  sleeves with print, both by Brooklyn We Go Hard (BWGH); sweater by Vans; t-shirt by CK Jeans; trouser by J.Crew; shoes & belt, Devin's own

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Alejandro Smoker|Major Models

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Devin Schneider|Major Models

Special thanks to Alejandro Smoker and the men's board at Major Models; Paul Conrad at Medium Concepts; Christopher Overholser at Vans; Devin for not giving up drawing his self portrait!

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DEVIN SCHNEIDER' S SELF PORTRAIT