One last hoorah...

So I thought after PCA's March Madness, I'd be done with posting fabulous campaigns for a while. But the SS08 campaigns just keep on coming and I can't help but share this gorgeous campaign. It features one of my favorite boys, Garrett Neff and if I could have come up with a clever title for it, I would have put it in with all the other PCAs. Classy, gorgeous, luxurious, I just don't have enough adjectives to describe it.

Bamford & Sons SS08

Models: Garrett Neff

(image source: Bamford & Sons, screencapped by Giovanni/ptowngal)

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NEW FACE ALERT!

KERRY DEGMAN

(image source: MH, collins11, edited by ptowngal)

I can't help but show a little hometown spirit when it comes to Kerry. I mean, he lives in my district AND he went to school with my friends for god's sake! Another Mode discovery, he was immediately snapped up by Major, and has posed for JD Ferguson, Bruce Weber for Abercrombie, shot his first cover, and taken the online fashion community by storm. All I can say is, why oh why did I choose not to go to public school?

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NEW FACE ALERT!

DIEGO KRAUSS

(image source: Scout Model Management, screencapped by ptowngal )

So you've probably seen him on MDC's MOTW already, but I just had to put him up here too. He's Lucien's brother or cousin I swear. With the only difference being that his last name isn't Thomkins. They're from the same country, same town, and same agency. And as far as I'm concerned, he'll have the same success too.

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Model Watch: Ryan Cooper

RYAN COOPER(image source: MH, Jimmy)

So he's not exactly a new face, but he's new to me and definitely got me excited. I first spotted him in the DKNY Jeans SS08 campaign and after that I was completely hooked. See if the same doesn't happen for you! He's with Models 1, New York Models, and Nova. I want him on the runways STAT!

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NEW FACE ALERT!

SIMON LUND

(image source: MH, A Lonely Ghost)

Make no mistake. Simon is not related to the Lund brothers Jesper and Sebastian, but he does hail from their hood. The latest product of Denmark, he was discovered by 2PM Model Management and quickly snapped up by Success and Why Not. He made his runway debut last season walking for Burberry and walked for Noir this season in Copenhagen. A combination of Jeremy Dufour and Sean Harju, he is definitely one to watch!

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NEW FACE ALERT!

PIERRE ALBERTEAU

(image source: Success Model Management)

This new discovery from Success has a face with the capacity to make you melt with a sweet look or keep you mesmerized with an intense stare. And with France's stellar record for success in the industry, he's bound to go a long way.

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PCA: The Super Seller

And the award goes to...

FRANKIE MORELLO SS08 Campaign

Love it or hate it, the 50's is making a comeback. Maybe you first clued in when Amy Winehouse stepped into the spotlight, or when Chanel sent their pre-fall 08 models down the runway in beehives, but you've got to admit that these ads will be a hit. It's all about catering to the public, and right now this is what's hot. This campaign is fun and FIERCE. No matter what you think, it's not going back for rehab any time soon.

Frankie Morello SS08

Models: Jason Muirbook

(imagesource: MH, Ed)

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PCA: The Star Smash

And the award goes to...

MIU MIU SS08 Campaign

While Perez might call her "Drunkst" and make fun of her acting skills, there is no denying that Kirsten Dunst could always fall back on a successful modeling career if she ever chose to. Out of all the celebrity campaigns this season and the dozens of the past, none were so convincing as her turns for Miu Miu. A winning campaign if there ever was one!

Miu Miu SS08

Photographers: Mert and Marcus

Model: Kirsten Dunst

(imagesource: Miu Miu/dundeescauliflowers.blogspot.com )

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PCA: The Sexy Siren

And the award goes to...

EMANUEL UNGARO SS08 Campaign

There were many sexy campaigns out this season- the usual fragrance campaign looks among them. But this campaign is just chock full of tension that it makes us all want to scream "GET A ROOM ALREADY" even though the leading man isn't even shirtless yet.

Emanuel Ungaro SS08

Models: Geoffroy Jonckheere

(imagesource: Emanuel Ungaro, screen capped by ptowngal/Major Models blog)

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PCA: The Romantic Rally

And the award goes to...

DKNY SS08 Campaign

Let's face it. Sex sells. But romance is making a comeback. After all, the point is to sell the clothes. DKNY's campaign reminds us that you can still have fun without taking off your clothes. And if the clothes can score me a hot date with Andrew Cooper, I think I'll be investing some of my $$$ in DKNY in the future.

DKNY SS08

Photographer: Peter Lindbergh

Models: Andrew Cooper, Caroline Trentini

(imagesource: DKNY, screencapped by ptowngal)

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PCA: The Peace Promoter

And the award goes to...

ZEGNA SS08 Campaign

Promoting peace is all about bridging the gaps between cultures. This campaign makes that connection a reality in print. It doesn't just sell the clothes, it sells the idea that if we make an effort to understand others, maybe the world would be a better place.

Zegna SS08

Photographer: Nathaniel Goldberg

Models: Andres Segura, Robert Perovich

(imagesource: MH, leezadee)

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PCA: The Natural Neverland

And the award goes to...

NewMan SS08 CAMPAIGN

Reminiscent of a nicer and more memorable version of my high school backpacking trip, this campaign helps me forget the leaking kivas, unexpected beehives, and falling boulders of my trip and helps me remember the gorgeous scenery and beauty of the wilderness. With scenery so beautiful as this, the most litter-happy person of us all will convert to a tree-hugger in no time at all!

NewMan SS08

Models: Mathias Zivanovic, Reinis Babris, ?

(image source: MH, lizzylily)

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PCA: The Funny Factor

And the award goes to...

DIESEL SS08 Campaign

It just doesn't get any better than this. Diesel's campaign is like a series of screencaps from Night at the Museum. Only a hell of a lot better... and funnier. Clever and altogether awesome, it's a jolly bunch of chaos that had me laughing hysterically. See if you can figure out the message behind the madness!

Diesel SS08

Photographer: Laurie Bartley

Models: Sean Harju, Ryan Schira...(help me ID the others!)

(Image sources: MH/diesel.com)

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PCA: The Energy Escape

And the award goes to...

LACOSTE SS08 Campaign

Known for its preference for jumping models, Lacoste's campaigns have become iconic. This season's campaign is no exception. All this formation jumping just makes us sweat. We just wanna go buy Lacoste and launch our own facebook spinoff campaign!

Lacoste SS08

Photographer: Phil Poynter

Models: George Alan, Shannan Click, Stan Jouk, Heather Marks, James Neate, Behati Prinsloo, Owen Steuart, Nicole Trunfio

(Image source: MH, Ed/modaknowitall)

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PCA: The Creative Cornerstone

And the award goes to...

KENZO SS08 Campaign

No campaign this season made such an impression as Kenzo's. Unique and different, it is much like a collage of different ideas and colors. What could have turned out chaotic became one of my favorite campaigns of the season.

Kenzo SS08

Photographer: Yelena Yemchuck

Model: Malgosia Bela

(image source: frillr)

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PCA: The Cool Cat

And the award goes to...

ENERGIE SS08 Campaign

It just doesn't get much cooler than this. This is one badass campaign: the attitude, the intensity, the style... it's all there baby!

Energie SS08

Models: Marcus Hedbrandh, David Jensen, Dan Cameron

(Image source: TFS/MH/http://www.modelmisbehavior.com/)

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PCA: The Beauty Benchmark

And the award goes to...

GIVENCHY SS08 Campaign

It's hard to top the simple elegance of Givenchy's campaign. That combined with the aristocratic beauty of Mathias Lauridsen makes for a winning campaign.

Givenchy SS08
Photographer: Willy Vanderperre
Model: Mathias Lauridsen

(Image source: MH, posted by Ed)

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PCA: The Adventurous Advantage

And the award goes to....

DOLCE & GABBANA SS08 Campaign

Without a question, Dolce & Gabbana made quite a leap from selling models to selling its clothes. Their SS08 campaign ads feature the clothes and there are no random nude dudes in sight. While maybe not so entertaining, there is an intensity, drive, and focus which old Dolce & Gabbana lacked.

Dolce & Gabbana SS08

Photographer: Steven Klein

Models: Tyson Ballou, Michael Camiloto, Didier Cohen, Chad Dunn, Sean Harju, Marcus Hedbrandh, Noah Mills, Evandro Soldati, Tom Warren, Sam Webb

(Image Source: 100 male models)

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The Ptowngal Campaign Awards (PCA)

PTOWNGAL CAMPAIGN AWARDS

In light of the recent award show orgy, I've decided to throw my own into the dirty mix. Introducing the first seasonal Ptowngal Campaign Awards (PCA), designed to showcase the best campaigns of each season. These awards are not gender discriminative! This season's categories are the following:


The Adventurous Advantage: breaks with the label's generic look- for the better!

The Beauty Benchmark: makes your eyes pop and your jaw drop

The Cool Cat: cool is making a comeback- it's all about attitude!

The Creative Cornerstone: creativity is key

The Energy Escape: gives you a workout just by looking at it

The Funny Factor: most funny- duh!

The Natural Neverland: the world is paradise

The Peace Promoter: promotes cultural awareness/world peace

The Romantic Rally: love sells

The Sexy Siren: brings sexyback

The Star Smash: best celebrity campaign

The Super Seller: most likely to make bank

It's March Madness- you don't want to miss out on all the fun!

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xoxo ptowngal