2010: 90 POSTS LATER...A SPECIAL THANKS!

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would like to express a "Special Thanks!"

to the following models, designers, actors and artists,

without whom, the blog/magazine would not have existed.

To my amazing collaborators-photographers, hair and makeup teams.

The designers and their respective pr firms for lending the collections to be featured in JTC/VT.

The modeling agents and their respective modeling agencies for their time and efforts.

My VT team: Mikael Larson, Gene Kogan, Rachel Miles, Jonathan Shia & Brady Donnelly

for their valuable time and professional support.

To the supporters and followers who kept coming back...

Here's to more postings and exciting projects in 2011!

Cheers, John.

DESIGNERS:

Antonio Azzuolo

Odyn Vovk

Thom Browne

Patrik Ervell

Billy Reid

Siki Im

Osklen

Ben Sherman

G-Star

Agnes B.

Comune

Thomas Engel Hart

Copperwheat

T/M

Bernhard Willhelm

Cast Of Vices

Orgreen

Obesity And Speed

Emperor's New Clothes

and all the major brands/collections that I had the pleasure to feature.

ACTORS:

Elias Comfort McConnell

Lucas Till

MUSICIAN:

Charlie Siem

Will Cameron

PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Colin & Diana Angus

James White

Howard & Christine Chu

Alexander Wagner

Bell Soto

Kira Bunse

Darren Black

Leonard Greco

Kurt Mangum

Peter Stanglmayr

Henry Hargreaves

Helga Traxler

Shannon Sinclair

Joshua Allen

Andrew Burmeister

Alexis Brooks

Thomas Hoeffgen

Della Bass

Marius Bugge

Alexander Neumann

Guy Robinson

Michael Elmquist

Karl Simone

Minh Ngo

Agnese Mazzenzana

Jesse Jenkins

John Tan

FASHION ILLUSTRATOR:

Belinda Chow

MODELS: (Not in any particular order)

Eliza Cummings|Select|Women

Taylor Warren|Wilhelmina

Adi|Wilhelmina

Luke Stevens|Select

Alex Dunstan|Select

Joe Pesci|Colby Models

Eric Bell|Fusion|I Models

Oskar Landstrom|Premier

Ned Shatzer|Fusion

André Feulner|Premier

Taylor Maxey|Wilhelmina|I Models

Alexander O'Neill|Next

Gil Schiavon|Ford

Sam Dumas|APM

Maximilian Parsons|Select

T.J. Leavey|Ford

Christian Plauche|VNY

Axel Miraton|Red

Moritz Stefan Laufer|Tomorrow Is Another Day

Steffen Hurst|Tomorrow Is Another Day

Max Peters|Tomorrow Is Another Day

Danny Hoggins|Major (Paris)

Niclas Huntelmann|Major (Paris)

Wael Sersoub|Major (Paris)

Juan Heredia|Red

Cole Mohr|ReQuest

Matt Gontier|Ford

Dennis Hirdt|Ford

Jeff Moerchen|Ford

Andre Z|Ford

Eric Watts|Ford

Rory Torrens|Major

Matthew Coatsworth|Major

Rutger Derksen|Next

Corey Baptiste|VNY

Johnny Angel|Ford

Brandon Nardini|ReQuest

Dan Felton|Red

Bobby Nicholas|Ford

Jason Rotan|Ford

Benoit Taupin|Nine Daughters

Ole Jacobs|Nine Daughters

Marcus Andersson|Ford

Mike Sharits|Ford

Daniel Ditomasso|Ford

Sam Saffman|Ford

William Moody|APM

Miles McMillan|APM

Caspar Smyth|Select

Charles Guislain|Major (Paris)

Danny Arter|Major

Jakub Zelman|Major

Dylan Reitz|Wilhelmina

Mariusz Smolinski|Major

Joan Pedrola|Major

Brennen Steines|Ford

Logan Stockwell|Ford

Patrick Clark|Ford

William Henrotin|Red

AJ Abualrub|Ford

Lasse Pedersen|DNA

Anthony Murrell|New York

Marcel Castenmiller|DNA

Charlie Westerberg|DNA

River Viiperi|Major

Alex Wolf|Red

Zhao Lei|Wilhelmina

Josef Exner|New York

Daje|Ford

Ford Smith|Ford

Daniel Johnson|Fusion

Julius Beckers|Red

Asa Fox|Ford

Max Motta|Ford

Miles Garber|DNA

Jonas Kesseler|Wilhelmina

Jethro Cave|DNA

Paolo Anchisi|Ford

Sam Bennett|Ford

Ethan James|Ford

Michael Smoley|DNA

Pavel Baranov|ReQuest

Sasha Lysenko|ReQuest

Chris Winters|Red

Silviu Tolu|Red

Thomas Penfound|D1

Oleg Antosik|VNY

Clement Chabernaud|Wilhelmina

Matthew Hitt|Wilhelmina

Philippe Durocher|Colby Models

Noma Han|Red

Berthold Rothas|Fusion

Johannes Linder|Wilhelmina

Salieu Jalloh|Red

Charlie Westerberg|DNA

Aiden Andrews|Ford

Bastien Bonizec|Q

Simon Nessman|Major

Wes Phillips|DNA

Joseph Culp|Fusion

Dennis Gilstad|Q

Nick Hinman|Wilhelmina

Vladimir|Wilhelmina

Taras Koltun|DNA

Eric Anderson|Major

Aram|VNY

Travis Bland|Wilhelmina

Matthew Coatsworth|Major

Tobias|VNY

Johnny George|VNY

Alex Cunha|DNA

Petey Wright|Ford

Alim|VNY

Martin Rogal|Red

Robbie Wadge|New York

Lars|Click

Eric Sage|Major

Jonathan Marquez|Click

Peter Bruder|DNA

AJ English|Next (LA)

Joe Flemming|Premier

Laurie Belgrave|Models 1

Patrick Peltier|VNY

Trevor Himes|New York

Dennis Droemer|ReQuest

Alex Rodriquez|Wilhelmina

Antonio Navas|Wilhelmina

Simon Kotyk|Major (Paris)

Shane Gambill|Adam

Mitchell King|Wilhelmina

C.J. Bandy|Colby Models

Joseph Hartmann|Ford

and many more models I had the pleasure to have met and work with.

IN MEMORIAN:

Patrick Wessel

Charles DeVoe

Ambrose Olsen

HAPPY 2011 EVERYONE!

VARSITY BLUES|JOSEPH HARTMANN

Archive coat by Alexander McQueen; shirt and gloves, both by Barbour; corduroy jeans by American Apparel

Denim jacket by Guess; jeans by Adriano Goldschmied; pullover shirt by No Excess (www.no-excess.com)

Archive coat by Alexander McQueen; archive blazer by Helmut Lang; jeans by American Apparel; tank tee by CK Jeans; shoes, Joseph's own

Archive coat by Prada; jeans by Adriano Goldschmied; pullover shirt by No Excess (www.no-excess.com); sweater by G-Star

Left: Archive coat by Alexander McQueen

Right: Coat, shirt and gloves, all by Barbour; jeans by American Apparel; shoes, Joseph's own

Denim jacket by Guess; jeans by Adriano Goldschmied; pullover shirt by No Excess (www.no-excess.com); cap by Gap; belt and shoes, Joseph's own

Archive blazer by Helmut Lang; shirt and gloves, both by Barbour; jeans by American Apparel

Name|Joseph Hartmann

Age|22

Hometown|Platteville, Wisconsin

How did you get discovered?

I submitted some photos of myself to Ford Models agency. Upon meeting me, they immediately switched me from the commercial to the editorial board.

Items that are always with me when I am traveling:

A good crossword puzzle and a pen, it's a good way to use your mind and occupy time.

Favorite places you have been to:

Italy, would like to travel more through modeling.

Favorite dish to eat:

Indian food, especially saag paneer!

People would be surprised to know that I...

I was going to school to become a veterinarian.

What type of music do you like listening to?

Bjork, Ratatat, M.I.A. and LCD Soundsystem

Do you have a lucky charm?

A wristband that my rowing coach gave me in college with the inscription that says "Harden the fuck up".

Your favorite curse word...and why?

Shit! Just love the sound of it.

Describe your personal style.

Casual but I do like to get dress up from time to time.

What are your plans for the holidays?

Back home in Wisconsin

MODEL AGENT|Jesse Simon|Ford

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Joseph Hartmann|Ford

Special thanks to Jesse Simon and the men board at Ford for their continuing support.

IN TOWN: TOXIC|CHARLES C.J. BANDY

Name|Charles C.J. Bandy

Age|19

Hometown|Seaville, New Jersey

How did you get discovered?

Hanging out in the mall

Items that are always with me when I am traveling:

Money, clothes, id and mobile phone.

Favorite places you have been to:

New York and Atlantic City

Favorite dish to eat:

Beef stew

People would be surprised to know that I...

I am a 2nd dan black belt

What type of music do you like listening to?

Blink 182, Green Day, Sum 41 and Sublime.

Do you have a lucky charm?

Don't have one

If you had to choose a song that would best describe you as an individual, what song would it be and why did you choose it?

Fat Lip by Sum 41

What are you most obsessed about?

Being happy

What irritates you?

Cab drivers

Your favorite curse word...and why?

Fuck...it can be use in so many ways.

What turns you on? What turns you off?

A good kisser turns me on and a smoker turns me off.

What's your favorite pickup line?

"Girl, next time you look at me, I'm gonna need a parachute because when I look into your eyes I feel like I'm falling."

Describe your personal style.

Skater/punk

What are your plans for the holidays?

No specific plans, stay home and chill with my folks.

MODEL AGENT|Ryan Colby|Colby Models

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Charles C.J. Bandy|Colby Models

Special thanks to Ryan Colby for his continuing support.

ENTERTAINING MR. KING|MITCHELL KING

Left and Right: Archive leather jacket by G. Guaglianone;

jeans by Cheap Monday; belt, Mitch's own

Archive blazer by Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane; jeans by Adriano Goldschmied; sunglasses by Ray Ban; boxers by Calvin Klein Underwear

Coat by Burberry Prorsum (F/W 2010); jeans by Cheap Monday; belt, Mitch's own

Archive leather jacket by G. Guaglianone; jeans by Cheap Monday; belt, Mitch's own

Left: Archive leather jacket by G. Guaglianone; jeans by Cheap Monday; belt, Mitch's own

Right: Tee shirt by SKar. by Sofia Karvela (www.skar.gr); jeans by Adriano Goldschmied

Left and Right: Archive tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent; shirt by Thierry Mugler; bow tie by Adam Kimmel (F/W 2010)

Left: Archive tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent; shirt by Thierry Mugler; bow tie by Adam Kimmel(F/W 2010)

Right: Pullover shirt by No Excess (www.no-excess.com); archive coat by Jean Paul Gaultier

Name|Mitchell King

Age|22

Hometown|Sydney, Australia

How did you get discovered?

I was asked to join my Sydney agency when I went to pick up my ex-girlfriend (a model) from work.

Items that are always with me when I am traveling:

My camera, a book, iPod, and laptop.

Favorite places you have been to:

New York, Spain, and Sweden

Favorite dish to eat:

Love a good steak

People would be surprised to know that I...

Secretly like watching The Hills.

What type of music do you like listening to?

Lots of stuff, from dubstep right back to Louis Armstrong.

Do you have a lucky charm?

A necklace that used to belong to my grandmother. (See photo)

If you had to choose a song that would best describe you as an individual, what song would it be and why did you choose it?

I don't think I could choose one song in particular. I love a lot of songs. I usually listen to a type of music that corresponds with the mood I'm in at that time. Right now I'm listening to Celine Dion at full volume.

What are you most obsessed about?

I'm most obsessed about a burger shop in Sydney, where I'm from, called the Salty Rooster. You'll know what I mean if you ever go there. You'll probably see my mate Zac asleep outside.

What irritates you?

Waking up in the morning is always severely irritating.

Your favorite curse word...and why?

It's probably “fuck.” It's so multifunctional and it sounds great.

Your most often repeated phrase?

Fuck...? No, just kidding. Not too sure. I like saying YOLO (You Only Live Once) when I'm making certain decisions. Completely cheesy.

What turns you on? What turns you off?

I'm turned on by traveling to new places on impulse. And I'm turned off by sharing food with seagulls.

What's your favorite pickup line?

"Please don't walk away yet..."

Describe your personal style.

I guess it would be fairly casual. I only really wear skinny jeans and I like t-shirts with most get-ups. I wear mostly dark colors and I'm always looking out for new coats. You can never have enough coats. Although in the summer at home I tend to only wear boardies.

What are your plans for the holidays?

These holidays I plan to spend Christmas with my family in Australia. Then over New Year's I'm heading to a place called Byron Bay with my mates. After that I'll head back to Europe and New York for the shows.

MODEL AGENT|Mario Acquarulo|Wilhelmina

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Mitchell King|Wilhelmina

Special thanks to Mario Acquarulo and the men's board at Wilhelmina for their continuing support.