NEW FACE ALERT!

ENRICO PETZOLD

(image source: Bananas Models)

You might have seen him on the runways this past season, walking for the likes of Prada, Dior, and Hugo among others. While some models never see these coveted runways, this newbie landed them on his first shot. Signed with EQ, FM, and Bananas, make sure you jump on the bandwagon early, because there might not be room for you later!

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NEW FACE ALERT!

MICHAEL WINTHER
(image source: screencapped by me from Scoop Models)
For all you pre-teens and cradle-snatchers out there... Scoop's latest find is only FIFTEEN but you can already see just how much potential he has. Which is a lot. Already a MOTW, he's another great Dane in the making! Bearing resemblance to feline firecracker Taylor Fuchs, we can only hope that his career rockets just as quickly to the top.

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NEW FACE ALERT!

CHRIS BREW

(image source: Kevin Thomas)

San Francisco saw the success of the hommes from fellow west coast city, Portland (aka my town), and is issuing a challenge in response! City Models SF's discovery joins the ranks of the Ivanov brothers and has made quite a splash! The phenomenal response to this young newcomer's blue steel in the Kevin Thomas editorial "In Times of War" (posted earlier) is enough to get anyone excited. But the fashion industry isn't the only one interested in him (think college basketball), so when he isn't staring down the camera lens we can look to ESPN next year and root for him on the courts. But for now let's hope basketball is willing to share. 

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xoxo ptowngal

NEW FACE ALERT!

VICTOR NORLANDER

(image source: MH, lizzylily)

There must be some mutant gene with the phenotype "stunningly handsome" running rampant in Swedish males because they are popping up everywhere on the industry radar. This latest discovery by Stockholmsgruppen Models could double for Mathias Lauridsen, minus the scar. With his stunning profile, he's already hot property, snapped up by Sisley for its SS09 campaign. Having seen how photogenic he is, I cannot wait to add his campaign shots to those that wallpaper my dorm. 

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xoxo ptowngal

NEW FACE ALERT!

OLLE L.

(image source: www.kidoftomorrow.com)

They've done it again! Another fabulous face at Success! Discovered by Kid of Tomorrow Agency in Stockholm, he's Swedish to boot! With his clean and fresh look, he does blonde hair blue-eyed like none other. Expect great things!

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xoxo ptowngal

LEANIMAL STRIKES!

Props to Korto Momulo for putting on a fabulous show- I would wear anything in her collection. But it wasn't Korto who was King (excuse me, Queen) of the Jungle...  How much do I love Leanne Marshall from Project Runway?! Besides the fact that she's my homegirl (Ptown represent!),  she was the most fashion forward of the finalists this season. Her collection was gorgeous and her use of sustainable fabrics and materials scored some definite brownie points. I have to say, that summer article in the Oregonian had me worried that she wouldn't make it. Every elimination I held my breath thinking that this was the week Leanne would be cut. After all, "She filmed five or six weeks," doesn't seem like all that much to those of us who think on a weekly elimination basis. And while Nina Garcia and the others worry about her being able to break out of her petal phase, the preview for her fall collection should put their worries to rest. So far everything looks so good! Think structure, sophistication, and elegance. It's Leanimal, and it's FIERCE.

(image source: www.leanimal.com)

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xoxo ptowngal 

Back in Black?

Well it's been a long time and I owe every(one) who actually reads this blog an apology. I know you're here for the models, but to give you a little explanation why I've been so MIA, I've just finished my first month of college/university and am still trying to keep my head above the water. At this point I'm very afraid of drowning. So while I'm hoping for a comeback, posts will be a little irregular for this term. In the meantime, please enjoy this wonderful editorial by Kevin Thomas starring one of my favorites, Vladimir Ivanov (Wilhelmina), and his brother Andrey (Ford Paris). Could we be seeing another fabulous brother pairing in the industry?

In Times of War

Photographer: Kevin Thomas

Models: Vladimir Ivanov, Andrey Ivanov, Chris Brew

(image source: www.kevinthomasphotography.com)

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xoxo ptowngal