John Tan Casting/Styling

THE VISIT|JAMES CATER

2012-02-01T12:58:00.004-05:00

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IN CONVERSATION: JAMES CATER

Name|James Merric Cater

Age|20

Hometown|Shoalhaven Heads, Australia NSW

How did you get discovered?

Discovered in a soup kitchen, drinking with my friends, celebrating an 18th birthday party!

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Studying politics at University, living in a share house with friends

People would be surprised to know that I...

am the 4th generation of a mattress making lineage!

What's your latest obsession?

My brand new chicken hat, bought from a roadside market in New York City!

Your most prize possession?

My novel in progress

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

My parents

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

This morning, to my fiance!

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Optimistic, awesome and modest

Describe your personal style

Op shop dystopia

Your favorite place you have travel to

New York City!

Your favorite film

American Beauty Favorite scene: When Kevin Spacey's character says, "I want the job with the least amount of responsibility"

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Not a sports fan!

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?

Shoalhaven Heads, Australia NSW—Seven Mile Beach, whitest sands in the world—rich in biodiversity. The best fish & chips shops!

Your favorite song/artist

I've Been Delivered by The Wallflowers

What is your wish for 2012?

To earn some degree of money and to be independent financially!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Mario Acquarulo|Wilhelmina

IMAGES|John Tan

SURFER BOY|SHANE GIBSON

2012-02-01T11:48:00.026-05:00

Clothing: Grey shirt and tie, both by Bespoken

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IN CONVERSATION: SHANE GIBSON

Name|Shane Geronimo Moane Gibson

Age|19

Hometown|Berry, New South Wales, Australia

How did you get discovered?

I was discovered walking past a cafe in Sydney

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Studying communication and media studies at university

People would be surprised to know that I...

am already a uncle—niece Mila

What's your latest obsession?

Boots

Your most prize possession?

My Supra boots and my rings!

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

The Phantom

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

My parents before I left for New York!

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Independent, sociable and open minded

Describe your personal style

Flannel shirts and boots...real casual!

Your favorite place you have travel to

New York City, hands down!

Your favorite film

Lords of Dogtown—The scene when Jay Adams shaved his head!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Surfing

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?

Berry, New South Wales, Australia—Bondi beach—such a good place for people watching and learning to surf!

Your favorite song/artist

Modeselektor by Grill Walker

Your greatest moment in modeling so far...for you
Getting signed to Wilhelmina!

What is your wish for 2012?

Keep traveling!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Mario Acquarulo|Greg Chan|Wilhelmina

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Shane Gibson|Wilhelmina

Special thanks to Mario Acquarulo, Greg Chan and the men's board at Wilhelmina; Whitney Saffel at Maguire Steele PR; Shane for providing great energy to the shoot!

TOP GUN|DIEGO SCHIBELOSKE

2012-02-01T09:26:00.006-05:00

Suit by Acne; coat and tie, both by Bespoken; polo shirt and dress shirt, both by Trovata; sunglasses by Orgreen; all other clothing, Diego's own

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IN CONVERSATION: DIEGO SCHIBELOSKE

Name|Diego Schibeloske

Age|19

Hometown|Curitiba, Brazil

How did you get discovered?

I went with a good friend of mine to her agency because she needed to pickup some job sheets. The director of her agency asked if I would like to be a model and I said, why not?

What were you doing prior to modeling?

I was playing football (soccer) back in Brazil and studying business administration at university

People would be surprised to know that I...

have a very strong personality. When you first meet me you might see me one way but then once you get to know me, I am sure your first general impression will change for sure!

What's your latest obsession?

I just got back from Brazil and my last day there I spent on a lake with my uncle's jet ski. The memory of water jet skiing stayed in my mind for the past week!

Your most prize possession?

My soul—I think it is priceless!

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

It might sound cliche but it is definitely my dad. He worked hard his entire life and provide for the family makes me want to be like him when I get older!

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

It might be 10 minutes ago. I like to say "I Love You" to the people I care about. Everyone should do it all the time!

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Friendly, loving and thoughtful

Describe your personal style

A mix of all things...just depends on my mood

Your favorite place you have travel to

New York City, for sure!

Your favorite film

Into The Wild—The idea of leaving everything behind in your life and go live in the wild is an amazing thought!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Football (Soccer), I am Brazilian, so of course it's gotta be this sport!

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?

Curitiba, Brazil—Go visit all the natural environments!

Your favorite song/artist

Anything by The Strokes andJohnny Cash

Your greatest moment in modeling so far...for you
A perfume campaign beach shoot in Thailand! Everyone was so chilled!

What is your wish for 2012?

Peace!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Mario Acquarulo|Wilhelmina

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Diego Schibeloske|Wilhelmina

Special thanks to Mario Acquarulo and the men's board at Wilhelmina; Whitney Saffel at Maguire Steele PR; Amanda Greenfield at Williamson PR; Nathaniel Hinton at PR Consulting; Diego for the wait and doing the shoot with JTC!

LOOK SHARP!|IAN SHARP

2012-02-01T08:37:00.013-05:00

Name: Ian Sharp

Age: 17

Hometown: Patchogue, Long Island

Mr. Sharp is seen here wearing a polo shirt by Shipley & Halmos

Debuted and walked exclusively for Valentino at Pitti Uomo during FW 2012-2013 shows

Will make his NY debut for New York Fashion Week!

Ian is a musician, has a great collection of guitars and loves to dance to electronic/techno music.

Mr. Sharp is seen here wearing a polo shirt by Shipley & Halmos; blazer by Bespoken

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: Sarah Flaherty Palmer|Nole Marin|Aim Model Management

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CHANGES|PAUL CRADDOCK|PART 2

2012-01-28T11:32:00.022-05:00

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Kelly Elmore|Major

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CHANGES|PAUL CRADDOCK|PART 1

2012-01-28T10:56:00.026-05:00

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IN CONVERSATION: PAUL CRADDOCK

Name|Paul Emerson Craddock

Age|19

Hometown|Point Pleasant, New Jersey

(Lived in Orlando, Florida)

How did you get discovered?

I send my photos into the top 10 male agencies listed by www.models.com

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Studying international relations and working as a makeup artist

People would be surprised to know that I...

am somewhat fluent in mandarin chinese

What's your latest obsession?

Bargaining in Chinatown

Your most prize possession?

My relationships with my 3 older sisters and best friend, Jennifer

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

An intergalactic bounty hunter named Gene Starwind

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

To my mom, Rhonda today...

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Inquisitive, comical and sensitive!

Describe your personal style

Simple—I like color, any kind of thick boots—some vintage, some designer and love boat neck shirts!

Your favorite place you have travel to

Beijing's art district

Your favorite film

Let The Right One In

Favorite scene: When Eli rescues Oskar by mutilating the pursuers!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Volleyball

Team: University of Hawaii

Player: Jade Vorster

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?

Orlando, Florida—Go to "Little Saigon", they have the best Pho at Pho88

Your favorite song/artist

Que-Veux by Yelle and Hang With Me by Robyn

What is your wish for 2012?

To forget about all of the pressures and do what I truly love to do. Taking risks and living my one life however it maybe

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Kelly Elmore|Major

IMAGES|John Tan

PRIMITIVE|EDMUND ROOSENDAAL

2012-01-27T00:01:00.019-05:00

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IN CONVERSATION: EDMUND ROOSENDAAL

Name|Edmund Roosendaal

Age|22

Hometown|Amsterdam, Netherlands

How did you get discovered?

Walking down South Beach, Miami on holiday with my parents a few years ago

What were you doing prior to modeling?

High school and I played bass in a local rock band

People would be surprised to know that I...

am a huge nerd when it comes to video games. I used to be really shy until I hit 15/16 years of age, after that, I forced myself into learning social skills!

What's your latest obsession?

Model Caitlin Lomax, my on and off girlfriend! Can't live with her, can't live without her!

Your most prize possession?

Leather jacket my dad gave to me and a ring from my mom

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

Russell Brand. He's so full of shit! I love it!

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

This morning, when I kissed my girl goodbye!

Describe your personal style

Eclectic. Mom's old jeans, H&M, Dior Homme to huge fur coats!

Your favorite place you have travel to

Hong Kong—I lived there for almost 10 months, modeling and promoting clubs in Lan Kwai Fong district in HK

Your favorite film

Pulp Fiction

Favorite scene: "English, motherfucker, do you speak it?"

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Snowboarding

Player: Mike Tyson—He does his own thing and doesn't let anyone slow him down!

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?

Amsterdam, Netherlands—Cheese, Dutch's cheese is the best in the world! (Gouda, Edam, Old Amsterdam). I always take 2kg's of cheese from back home with me when I travel!

Your favorite song/artist

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Your greatest moment in modeling so far...for you

Shooting near the Gobi Desert—we were shooting 2.5km high on a mountain!

What is your wish for 2012?

Continue to be successful in modeling!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Kelly Elmore|Major

IMAGES|John Tan

COOL AS ICE|DALE TOOGOOD

2012-01-26T11:57:00.018-05:00

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IN CONVERSATION: DALE TOOGOOD

Name|Dale Gwyn Toogood

Age|25

Hometown|Northhamptonshire, London, England

How did you get discovered?

Working at a construction site, took a lunch break, followed for a while, then bang! Mr. Clarke (Elite London) asked me the big life changing question!

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Carpentry and chasing big money!

People would be surprised to know that I...

can bust a move as smooth as casanova or I don't have a proper education!

What's your latest obsession?

New York City

Your most prize possession?

Eminem music collection

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

My dad and the character in Scarface!

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

To my lovely daughters, Bella and Emily...everyday!

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Charming, punctual, polite and full of passion!

Describe your personal style

Classic gangster, a mix of New York and English

Your favorite place you have travel to

New York City

Your favorite film

Flight Of The Navigator

Favorite scene: When the ship flies, amazing!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Football

Team: Manchester United/Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid

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?

London, England—Visit The Queen and Buckingham Palace—the place is nuts!

Your favorite song/artist

My favorite artists: Eminem, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Meatloaf

Your greatest moment in modeling so far...for you

Getting signed to my very first fashion show, DSquared2...love Dean and Dan!

What is your wish for 2012?

For my family to be secure!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Oscar Garnica|ReQuest

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HIGH VOLTAGE|ALEXANDER MICHELS

2012-01-25T22:20:00.035-05:00

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IN CONVERSATION: ALEXANDER MICHELS

Name|Alexander Earl Michels

Age|18

Hometown|San Francisco, California

How did you get discovered?

I went into a modeling agency open call in San Francisco

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Studying in high school

People would be surprised to know that I...

was a part time hand model

What's your latest obsession?

Dunkin Donuts—There's only one in California! Love maple donuts!

Your most prize possession?

My Macbook Pro...It's my life!

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

Actor/model/artist Matthew Gray Gubler

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

One week ago to the lovely Zaya Bayarjargal!

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Lanky, obnoxious and cheap!

Describe your personal style

Fashionable homeless!

Your favorite place you have travel to

Benihana—love the food there!

Your favorite film

The Matrix

Favorite scene: The shootout scene, can't beat it!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Water polo

Team: San Francisco 49ers

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?

San Francisco, California—I would take you to Creme in Berkeley, amazing $2.00 ice cream cookie sandwiches!

Your favorite song/artist

Take Care by Drake

What is your wish for 2012?

To be able to survive and living in NYC!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Oscar Garnica|ReQuest

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Alexander Mchels|ReQuest
Special thanks to Oscar Garnica and the men's board at ReQuest; Alexander for coming by late in the evening to shoot with JTC in the garage basement, very fashion glamorous!

JTC POLAROIDS|PATRICK ARBOR

2012-01-25T00:25:00.028-05:00

Name|Patrick Alan Arbor

Age|16

Hometown|Chicago, Illinois

How did you get discovered?

At my cousin's graduation party, discovered by photographer, Stefani Pappas

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Playing lots of hockey, baseball and going to school

People would be surprised to know that I...

love to go pheasants hunting with my grandpa

What's your latest obsession?

Pond hockey—just played this weekend!

Your most prize possession?

Iphone!

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

Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks, Forward

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

Last night, before I went to bed to my parents

Describe your personal style

Chill, relax look—t-shirts, shorts and Nikes

Your favorite place you have travel to

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Your favorite film

Hangover 2

Favorite scene: When they realized they have to repeated the whole ordeal all over again!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Hockey

Team: Chicago Blackhawks

Player: Brent Seabrook

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?

Chicago, Illinois—Portillos, you gotta have a Chicago style hot dog

Your favorite song/artist

Cinema by Benny Benassi + Skrillex

What is your wish for 2012?

To do the best I can in school, hockey and modeling!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Oscar Garnica|ReQuest

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JTC POLAROIDS|VICTOR LECLERC

2012-01-24T07:40:00.019-05:00

All clothing by DeFursac SS 2012

Name|Victor LeClerc

Age|19
Hometown|Versailles, France

How did you get discovered?
On the street by a scout

What were you doing prior to modeling?
Studying art in university

People would be surprised to know that I...
have extremely large feet—size 46

What's your latest obsession?

To be recruit by a communication company so I can pursue by art career

Your most prize possession?

My laptop...it goes wherever I go!

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

Batman

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

One hour ago to my beautiful girlfriend

Describe your personal style
Very French...dress shirt, fitted trouser and a blazer!

Your favorite place you have travel to

Palermo, Italy

Your favorite film

Clockwork Orange

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Not really into sports but if I have to choose, it will be volleyball

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?
Paris, France—A excellent Japanese restaurant called Takara, it is located by the Opera area in Paris!

Your favorite song/artist
Electronic music—hard to be specific!

What is your wish for 2012?
Be able to travel a lot more this year! Great editorial shoots for my book!

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCIES: Karen Long|Shawn Zane|Root Mgmt. (NY) and MGM (Paris)
IMAGES|John Tan
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Victor LeClerc|Root Mgmt. (NY)|MGM (Paris)
Special thanks to Karen Long, Shawn Zane and the men's board at Root Mgmt.; Jacques Shu for DeFursac (Paris); Victor for doing the shoot during the busy show schedule in Paris! Merci beaucoup!

VT6|SHOW BOY|BONUS SHOTS

2012-01-16T23:07:00.015-05:00

THOM BROWNE SS 2012 Collection

Please visit: http: www.visualtalesmagazine.com

Book 2 for the complete feature

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: George Brown|Red Citizen

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CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

HAIR|Dennis Fei

MAKEUP|Hiro Yonemoto for MAC Cosmetics

MODEL|Peter Sikorski|Red Citizen

BOY FROM CAMBRIDGE|CRAIG LEWIS

2012-01-15T00:05:00.033-05:00

Clothing: t-shirts by Rxmance; jeans by Levi's; checkered shirt by Hollister; cardigan by Abercrombie & Fitch; coat by Superdry

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IN CONVERSATION: CRAIG LEWIS

Name|Craig James "Bungle" Lewis

Age|21
Hometown|Cambridge, England

How did you get discovered?
Discovered by super great agent, Dave Fothergill in Soho, NYC while sightseeing back in March 2011!

What were you doing prior to modeling?
Studying in London majoring in product design

People would be surprised to know that I...
play football (soccer) semi-professionally and looking to go professional

What's your latest obsession?

Watches

Your most prize possession?

Pandora bracelet (given to me by friends with charms to remember each on travels etc.)

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

My grandpa (Mr. Fix It) inventor/bits and bobs man—inspired me to get into what I do now at university

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

4 days ago when I skyped home to family

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Sporty, lively and funny

Describe your personal style
Smart, casual with a sporty twist

Your favorite place you have travel to

San Francisco, so many cultures in one place!

Your favorite film

Finding Nemo—Scene-"He touched the butt"

Batman: The Dark Knight-Joker bank robbery scene

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport-Football (soccer)
Player-Gareth Bale
Team-Tottemham Hotspur

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?
Cambridge, England—Fish & Chips—because it's not the same anywhere else in the world!

Your favorite song/artist
Music from The Script by Boyce Avenue

What is your wish for 2012?
Make it as a pro footballer
Make it in the modeling scene
Get my graphic designer business off the ground

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Dave Fothergill|Red Citizen
IMAGES|John Tan
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Craig Lewis|Red Citizen
Special thanks to Dave Fothergill and the men's board at Red Citizen Models; Paul Conrad at Medium Concepts; Craig for braving the cold to shoot with JTC, like a true Brit!