MEN'S BOOK|SAND & SEA|CASTING

MEN'S BOOK|MODERN LUXURY

THE SPORTS ISSUE

www.modernluxury.com

PHOTOGRAPHER: David Needleman

FASHION DIRECTOR|STYLING: James Aguiar

MARKET EDITOR: Isaiah Freeman-Schub

PHOTO EDITOR: Julie Hammond

CASTING: John Tan for JTC Casting

GROOMING: Anetta Klemens

MODEL: Vegard Vik|Root Mgmt.

Special thanks to: Elana Katz and Karen Long at Root Mgmt.

SOUL MAN|ODIN GRINA

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IN CONVERSATION|ODIN GRINA

Name|Odin John Lindstrom Grina

Age|24

Hometown|Minneapolis, Minnesota

How did you get discovered?

I was working on a rooftop restaurant in Minneapolis

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Teaching and tutoring Spanish

People would be surprised to know that I...

love to write poetry, garden and cook what I grow

What's your latest obsession?

Extreme stretching aka the splits, backbends, handstands etc.

Your most prize possession?

My mind, body and soul

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

Ernesto "Che" Guevara

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

My last day in Minneapolis, two weeks ago, to my mom!

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Alive, thankful and thoughtful

Describe your personal style:

Real, fun, comfortable and practical

Your favorite place you have travel to:

Turkey on the Mediterranean  Sea

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

The Lion King—Scene: When Simba was first born and Mufasa raises him to show all the animals in the valley

Your favorite sport:

Sport: Any sport I am currently playing!

Team: Minnesota Vikings

Player: Adrian Peterson

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?

Minneapolis, Minnesota—Just bike!

Your favorite song/artist:

Say A Little Prayer by Areatha Franklin

Favorite moment in modeling:

Getting paid for the first time! Haha!

Your wish for 2013?

Grow emotionally and write a lot!

Clothing: T-shirt with Zebra art print by Mrs. Grina; all other clothing, backpack and bike, Odin's own

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: Carmelo Pizzuto|Click Models

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Odin Grina|Click Models

Special thanks to Carmelo Pizzuto and the men's board at Click Models; Odin for riding the bike to meet JTC on a rainy weekend and for the free styling rappin'!

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ODIN GRINA' S SELF PORTRAIT

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ODIN GRINA' S FREE STYLE RAPPIN'

THE DUANE'S SUITE|KYLE McCOY

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IN CONVERSATION|KYLE McCOY

Name|Kyle Alexander McCoy

Age|23

Hometown|Coral Spring, Florida

How did you get discovered?

My friend, Paul Cavaco introduced me to his agent Casey Smith, who saw something in me, who then introduce me to Karen Long at Root Management and so this new journey begins!

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Working at Whole Foods at the seafood/butcher section in Florida

People would be surprised to know that I...

am a buddhist

What's your latest obsession?

Abstract art and fashion

Your most prize possession?

My soon to be niece

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

My grandfather, all around an incredible person

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

To my mom, 29 minutes ago...

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Humble, Spiritual and Big Heart

Describe your personal style:

Black clothing and Nike sneakers

Your favorite place you have travel to:

The Beach and Manhattan (I know, extreme opposites)

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

Snatch—Scene: The entire film

Your favorite sport:

Sport: Basketball

Team: Miami Heat

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?

Coral Spring, Florida—The beaches at Fort Lauderdale

Your favorite song/artist:

The Geese of Beverly Road by The National

Favorite moment in modeling:

Today, doing this shoot with JTC!

Your wish for 2013?

Traveling, working and getting to meet talented people in the industry!

Clothing: Denim jeans and sweatshirt, both by Rochambeau; mandarin collar dress shirt and mesh sweatshirt, both by Kunz; polka dotted dress shirt and vest, both by Robert Geller; white t-shirt with black square print by Siki Im; tank t-shirt by CK Jeans; underwear by Calvin Klein Underwear; cardigan sweater by J.Crew; bathrobe and towel, both courtesy of Duane Street Hotel; all jewelry, Kyle's own

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: 

Elana Katz|Karen Long|Root Management

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Kyle McCoy|Root Management

Special thanks to Elana Katz, Karen Long and the men's board at Root Management; Corinna Springer at Nouveau PR; Nicolas Daeppen and the great staff at Duane Street Hotel for the junior suite; Kyle for collaborating with JTC on his very first shoot in modeling!

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KYLE McCOY' S SELF PORTRAIT

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