Modern Day Rip Van Winkle

Back from the dead! Did you miss me? It's been what- almost 2 and 1/2 years since I last posted? That's like 1923847 years when it comes to blogging... don't want to think about how many lifetimes that is in the fashion industry. Is it bad that I had to google my blog to find it? Apparently, 20 other blogs and Myspaces are now called Model Mentality, so I just hope that my readers haven't gotten lost in the meantime! For the record, I was the first!

How crazy is it that since I started this blog in 2008, "new faces" have become industry vets? Vladimir Ivanov- remember him? You can now see him steaming up all the hottest runways and flashing you his pearly whites in the Sisley S/S 2011 campaign with Ahmad "AJ" Abualrub and one of my female faves/fellow Oregonian, Darla Baker! Whattup, Ptown?

(image source: TFS, IAmLordZen)

Four years is a long time, and while I love to see all the fresh new faces, it's sad to see some of my favorites go. Let's just say that I have a lot of catching up to do, but don't worry- my eyes are still in working order. Just because I've been MIA doesn't mean that I haven't been looking! So coming soon to a computer or smartphone near you (this summer to be a little more precise): more new faces and more updates on the classics. Excited? You should be!

You know you love me!

xoxo ptowngal

WHO AM I?

We've all been thinking it. Who is that gorgeous man in the D&G FW08 ads? If only the D&G Time commercial gave us a peek at our mystery man's passport! Do you know who he is? Let me know! 

You know you love me!

xoxo ptowngal

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!

You know you love me!
xoxo ptowngal

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.

You know you love me!
xoxo ptowngal

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. 

You know you love me!

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. 

You know you love me!

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!

You know you love me!

xoxo ptowngal