A young Ash, photographed by Jacob Sutton…I just don’t get his appeal!

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Isn’t it comforting to know that Ash Stymest was not only in a boy band, but was a Myspace whore too? How incriminating photos from the past can be!

Thanks to The Fashion Spot!

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Corey recently posted this incredible video featuring one of my favorite models, Ash Stymest, for Metal Magazine’s 17th issue. Here are a few stills from the shoot…enjoy!:

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Cole Mohr may be Kirby’s love obsession, but Ash Stymest is 100% my idol. This video of him for Metal Magazine’s #17 issue is really cool. I’ve been considering getting my hair cut similarly to his, what do you think?

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Love, love, LOVE his hair. Ash Stymest is dreamy….shot by JM Ferrate for Metal Magazine, #17

LINK LOVE: Metal Mag

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I’m always surprised at how busy and nutty-acting everyone gets during Fashion Week prep. Everyone is in a huff. I’ve seen a lot of models in Soho, they’re almost all in huffs. Except for the “It” models, you know like Ash and Jethro. I bet they’re never in anything like a huff, they’re only in magazines. Is Cole Mohr still “It”?

Anyway, I got invited to the model casting for Duckie Brown. It made me feel a little special, but whenever I told anyone they sort of laughed. Everyone thought I was trying out to be a model, I wasn’t. Duckie wanted me there to cast models, and pretend to DJ. I really like pretending.

It was self-defeating though. The casting, I mean.  I was the short, pasty, black-clad kid with grandma glasses and bad hair. Everyone around me was 6 foot tall, healthy, fit, and beautiful. It was awful, and amazing. Amazing because they were changing and naked and trying on great clothes.

Two boys I party with came on a go-see. Is that an official term? Go-see? Or did Tyra make that up for America’s Next Top Model? But, right, Jace and Harvey came on a go-see. It was nice seeing them out and about during the day. And I think both of them were cast, because they have amazing walks and are so handsome.

Oh. Did anyone see that Craiglist missed connection from Tuesday? A friend posted it to my Facebook. I think someone I know, a boy, gave a man a blowjob at the Box while his girlfriend watched. It all happened on the balcony, I mean, I must have been a few feet away. Was it you? Tell me the truth. I need the scoop.

I think it’s a good nightlife when things like this can still happen. It reminds me of Studio 54.

It’s so sad that the Ruff Club is ending. I don’t know what else to say. It’s the end of an era, or something. There’s a rumor that Peaches Geldof and Jethro Cave will be there. That they’re going to DJ. I love Nick Cave, and his son Jethro is amazing. I didn’t know that Peaches is still around. Can I have her job? What is her job?

P.S.

I forgot to mention I met Christopher Sauve and Julia Frakes yesterday while creeping Soho with Alex. Chris was the nicest, like so pleasant. Julia was a button, but I kind of think I squeezed her hand too hard. Alex thought her pants were a great Beacon’s find, but of course they were Erin Wasson. Nicollette said Julia was a downtown luminary.

I guess she must be if she’s curating a collection at Screaming Mimi’s for Fashion’s Night Out. I’m jealous, wish I was curating a collection.

Did you know that even the Disney Channel changes its New York programming before and during Fashion Week? I told you, nutty-acting. Everyone.

READ MORE ABOUT: Aaron K, americas next top model, ANTM, ash stymest, Beacons Closet, Christopher suave, cole mohr, disney channel, Duckie Brown', Erin Fetherston, fashion week, Fashion's Night Out, Jethro Cave, julia frakes, new york fashion week, Nick Cave, Peaches Geldof, Ruff Club, Screaming Mimi's, studio 54, the box, tyra banks

Mom grounded me for putting my face on the car windows. Ash made money.

Photographer: Steven Meisel

Models: Anna Maria Jagodzinska, Ash Stymest, Christian Brylle, Jamie Bochert, Max Rogers, Sasha Pivovarova, Sessilee Lopez, Simon Nessman, Will Lewis

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “Performance” Vogue Italia September 2009

Thanks Fashion Copious!

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Maria Jagodzinska, ash stymest, Christian Brylle, Jamie Bochert, Max Rogers, Sasha Pivovarova, sessilee lopez, Simon Nessman, Steven Meisel, vogue italia, Will Lewis

Steven Meisel shot Sasha Pivovarova and Ash Stymest for the homeless-chic September cover of Italian Vogue.

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Paul Smith is helping to cure nostalgia with his very late 80’s/ early 90’s, Wes Anderson film inspired Fall 2009 Jeans collection. Featuring male models Ash Stymest, Jethro Cave and Stuart Jones, Paul Smith Jeans Fall 2009 is obviously for the flashier gentleman who isn’t afraid of a little fun and color. While I can live without men in neons and acid-wash denim, It sure is nice to see some tight jeans paired with bulky knits and duck-printed button-ups!

Via The Fashionisto.

READ MORE ABOUT: acid wash, ash stymest, Jethro Cave, neon, paul smith, Stuart Jones, Wes Anderson

I’ve always been relatively impressed by the denim variety carried by Barneys New York, and further gaining my stamp of approval is the Barneys Fall 2009 denim catalogue. It’s been a little while since we’ve seen Cole Mohr or Ash Stymest work on anything of substance, let alone work on modeling gig together, but the boys are back in the Fall 2009 mailer and looking better than ever! Really folks, jeans are never going out of style, so if you’re in the market for some new denim, I’d say Barneys is the place to look!

Check out the Barneys New York Fall 2009 Denim mailer here!

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I haven’t been home in Buffalo but two days and I’m already suffering from A.M.W (what physicians like to call ‘attractive male withdrawal). It is needless to say that stumbling upon Forbes’ 2009 list of the most successful male models was not only a sight for sore eyes but rather informative about the business of the modeling industry.

While the industry is dominated by doll-faced, lanky females, male models with more classic looks tend to be the most successful. In the midst of a recession, agencies have had to renew older contracts to save money, thusly narrowing the types of men represented. The Cole Mohrs and Ash Stymests, although trendy “image guys,” tend to fall once they’ve been used and seen enough. In addition, those who have been branded to a fragrance campaign tend to endure a low profile in the industry since such campaigns are so publicly widespread.

I’ll admit, it is a bit disheartening to see some of my favorites so low, or even nonexistent, on the list, but based on magazine covers and spreads, advertising campaigns, contracts and runway shows over the past two years, here is Forbes’ most successful male models:

1. SEAN O’PRY

2. MATT GORDON

3. DAVID GANDY

4. DANNY SCHWARTZ

5. GARRETT NEFF

6. OLLIE EDWARDS

7. TYLER RIGGS

8. JON KORTAJARENA

9. TAYLOR FUCHS

10. COLE MOHR

Via Forbes.

READ MORE ABOUT: ash stymest, cole mohr, Danny Schwartz, david gandy, forbes, Garrett Neff, Jon Kortajarena, Matt Gordon, Ollie Edwards, Sean O'Pry, Taylor Fuchs, tyler riggs

**WARNING** If you have an intolerance for shallow observations or you recently modeled in Men’s Spring 2010 Fashion Week, don’t read this. 

The end of June and beginning of July are of importance to me for one reason: men’s fashion week. Yeah,the tailored suits and spring apparel are nice, but what  I really look forward to is the hours I spend cooing over drop dead gorgeous models. The chiseled jaw. The supple lips. The piercing eyes. I’m like a kid in a candy-store!

But these past two weeks have been less than enjoyable for my model addiction. Is it just me, or are designers and bookers seriously skimping on the man candy this season? What once was a Cole, Ash, Luke and Taylor dominated field is now pillaged with some of world’s less fortunate looking creatures. Is there some sort of repulsive man trend I’m missing the boat on here? 

Costume National

Bernhard Willhelm

Walter Van Beirendonck

Maison Martin Margiela

Blaak Homme

Proceed in clawing your eyes out. 

Images courtesy of NY Mag.

READ MORE ABOUT: ash stymest, bernhard willhelm, Blaak Homme, cole mohr, costume national, Luke Worrall, maison martin margiela, male models, Spring 2010, Taylor Fuchs, walter van beirendonck

You haven’t seen boys in makeup until you’ve seen the models from John Galliano’s Spring 2010 menswear showing. With an Arabian Nights meets “Lord of the Flies” vibe, the boys were decked out in foliage headgear, covered in tan makeup, painted with facial hair and fake abs, making it hard to recognize even the most famous of models! Even I couldn’t recognize Cole Mohr or Ash Stymest…tis a sad day in the life of Kirby. 

GALLERY: BACKSTAGE: John Galliano Spring 2010 Menswear

Thanks Models!

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GALLERY: SPREAD UM: Ash Stymest For Rodeo Magazine May 2009

Thanks Cheapskate Chic!

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Jump-starting another successful modeling career is Hedi Slimane and his series of photographs featuring 18-year-old Brit, Alex Dunstan. If you recall, Slimane practically catalyzed the careers of Cole Mohr, Georges Barnett, Josh Beech and Ash Stymest, so it isn’t too far-fetched to predict that Alex Dunstan is going to be the next big face in the male-model world. It’s nice to see some fresh blood in the mix, but Cole and Ash will always be near and dear to my heart! Oh, and is it just me, or does this kid look strangely like Olivier Theyskens? 

GALLERY: FIRST LOOK: Alex Dunstan’s First Time

 Check out Hedi Slimane’s Diary here! Thanks for the tip Fashion Copious!

READ MORE ABOUT: Add new tag, Alex Dunstan, ash stymest, cole mohr, Georges Barnett, Hedi Slimane, josh beech, Olivier Theyskens

Having recently posted some pieces from Bliss Lau’s recent jewelry line, there’s no doubt that I’m a huge fan of the body chain jewelry, as seen plastered all over Cole Mohr, Ash Stymest and Luke Worrall in the Vogue Italia February 2009 issue. After doing my daily snoop on Nitrolicious, I noticed that Wendy was rocking out some similar pieces by indie designer, A(r)mor.

Essentially, A(r)mor creates structural body chains, just like Bliss Lau, but at a fraction of the price. While many of Lau’s pieces push the $600+ mark, A(r)mor is just as cool and basically under $200. Loving the Miko piece and how it is a dual necklace and body chain! 

GALLERY: DESIGNER TO KNOW: A(r)mor Jewelry

Shop A(r)mor at Etsy here!

READ MORE ABOUT: A(r)mor, ash stymest, Bliss Lau, cole mohr, Luke Worrall

The messy hawk is trickling down into mainstream, and now that Kingston did it, we’ll be seeing more of this do on the streets..

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Fashion Indie recently posed some images from “The Life of A Boy Model” in the recent issue of Arena Homme +. In addition to those photos, the gallery below includes part II of the editorial and the actual editorial. The spread, shot by photographer Alasdair McLellan, features top male models George Barnett, Cole Mohr, Ash Stymest, Josh Beech and Luke Worrall in all of their natural, charming, tattooed boy glory. 

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “The Life Of A Boy Model” Arena Homme +

Thanks to The Fashionisto for the images!

READ MORE ABOUT: Alasdair McLellan, Arena Homme +, ash stymest, cole mohr, George Barnett, josh beech, Luke Worrall

I often find myself Googling and lurking on photos of male models. Somewhat creepy, I know, but you’ll have to excuse me while I fill the void of stunningly gorgeous men in my life (just because NYU is rated the most fashionable university doesn’t mean it’s the most attractive…) While creepin’ on the ever-handsome  Ash Stymest, I came across a few videos in which Ash and his look-a-like girlfriend, Eliza Cummins, talk about Ash’s tattoos. Besides sharing the story about how his “dyslexic as fuck” friend spelled something wrong on his arm, Ash talks about his plan to cover his entire body with tattoos, including his neck and face. NO ASH, NOT THE FACE!!

Yes, the punky, inked boy is all the rage in the modeling industry at the moment, but I find it really hard to believe that anyone completely covered with tattoos could make it as a model. The more ink you add, the more distracting the tattoos will be, taking focus away from the fashion. Models are like a canvas for clothing and I doubt there are many designers who will want to compete with an already painted-on canvas. 

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If the concert lineup and gorgeous California weather wasn’t enough to make me regret my absence from this year’s Coachella music festival, the photos above certainly add to my contrite mood. Leave it up to Hedi Slimane, my personal favorite fashion photographer, to document the weekend’s most beautiful people. Granted, many of these model status bohemians are probably under the age of 16, but there is no denying that a modeling career isn’t terribly farfetched. I’m seeing a few Ash Stymest and Luke Worrall look-a-likes out there! And that bony boy in the White-Sox hat, I bet IMG is on the phone negotiating a contract as we speak. 

Check out Hedi Slimane’s photo diary here!

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You’ve seen them everywhere and know who they are by now, but what’s life really like for these industry leading bad boys? You can check out a preview of the upcoming Arena Homme Plus issue that will give you all the dirt at Morphane

READ MORE ABOUT: Arena Homme Plus, ash stymest, cole mohr, geoge barnett, josh beech, luke worall

So the hottest couple (has that been deemed official yet?) in fashion modeling, Ash Stymest and Eliza Pressly have turned up the heat for the #38 edition of Anthem Magazine. I want to know how Ash manages to always has the best pieces pulled, hence the Jeremy Scott Adidas.

Gallery: SPREAD UM: Ash & Eliza For Anthem Magazine

Via: The Fashionisto

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Soar put together quite the show for all the London attendees this season. The collection featured a lot of flashy materials and patterns, and the jumper above with the naked women on it was one of two or three. The collection has a ton of great pieces and elements too it. Grabbing a few of these items for your wardrobe would score brownie points with any fashion fiend.

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Soar Fall 2009

Courtesy of : The Fashionisto

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Real-life couple Ash Stymest and Eliza Cummins are the cover babes for the March 2009 issue of Dazed & Confused.

Shot by Mariano Vivanco and styled by Nicola Formichetti, the goth-punk, androgynous shoot is already freaking people out — Ash is only 17, and Eliza shows nipple! Heavens!

READ MORE ABOUT: ash stymest, Dazed & Confused, Eliza Cummins, Marciano Vivanco, Nicola Formichetti