January 21, 201510 yr Author Milan Menswear Collections Fall/Winter 2015-2016 ____________________________________ BOGLIOLI
January 29, 201510 yr Author Paris Fashion WeekFall/Winter 2015-2016 ________________________________ THOM BROWNE In a dark and somber Dickensian atmosphere, American designer Thom Browne presented his much-talked-about, gender-bending Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 collection during Paris Fashion Week. Dressed all in black, the models paraded slowly and solemnly in a mock funeral procession, in a shower of (fake) ash, paying their respects to a departed friend. In this backstage interview, the designer talks about the inspiration behind the collection and its presentation: Wojtek walks at 0:56 For an interesting critique of the collection, read this review from style.com: http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-menswear/thom-browne
February 7, 201510 yr Author Wojtek in Japan Part 1 In December 2014, Wojtek traveled to Japan for an extended stay. He was welcomed by his new agency in Tokyo with a beautiful bundle of balloons. His reaction says it all! He is signed with model agency Cinq Deux Un (CDU) in Tokyo. Here he introduces himself; CLICK ON "WOJTEK WEB" JUST BELOW THE VIDEO: http://www.cdumodels.com/video.aspx?modelid=749585&subid=12213&mainsubid=12213&video=Wojtek He did a series of photo shoots in Tokyo and Nagoya; here are a few of the results: Needless to say, he took advantage of any spare moments to explore both cities; he shared some of his favorite photos on his instagram page. Here is his shot of a beautiful sunset at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo: The highlight of his trip, however, was no doubt his session with famed photographer Shigeru Masui: A stunning photo editorial by this master photographer, inspired by the ancient Japanese art of ikebana (flower arranging) and the Kabuki theatre, will follow in the next post.
February 9, 201510 yr Author Wojtek in Japan Part 2 In this section, the photographer pays homage to the Japanese art of ikebana, which is steeped in the philosophy of bringing nature and humanity together in harmony: "He is just beautiful, like a flower." -- Shigeru Masui In this final section, the cultural reference to Japan's ancient tradition of kabuki theatre, with its elaborate face paint and makeup, is evident: Source: http://shigerumasui.com/flor/index.html
February 11, 201510 yr Author Wojtek in Japan Part 3Godiva Chocolates http://youtu.be/NSwgsFWnvrs http://youtu.be/xlE9PQciu1U Sorry! Now that Valentine's Day has come and gone, Godiva has taken these videos down. Enjoy the screenshots from the videos that follow: Screenshots Happy Valentine's Day!
February 23, 201510 yr Author Back home in Poland Hitting the gym... ...and hitting the slopes with friends: A mid-winter break to recharge his batteries and spend time with his family and his beloved Tibetan Mastiffs, Asanga and Dziaba. Here are two Christmas photos, first of the "youngster", Dziaba... ...and here is the aging Asanga: Wojtek and Asanga have been together now for over 12 years. He refers to her as "my old true love." source: Wojtek's instagram
March 5, 201510 yr Author ___________________________________ Wojtek is the new face of Japanese fashion designer HIROKO KOSHINO's Homme Collection
April 3, 201510 yr Author Sad news: Wojtek's beloved Tibetan Mastiff, Asanga, died today. She and Wojtek had been together since he was 10 years old. He posted this touching 2007 photo on his instagram account today... ...along with this eulogy: "Thank you for growing up with me, saving my secrets, sharing your love. 12 years together. You will be missed. My girlfriend forever."
April 22, 201510 yr Author Wojtek (at far left) in Harper's Bazaar Thailand Men Spring/Summer 2015 Also in this photo: Tomek Szalanski, Roberto Sipos, Philip Kesselev, Darwin Gray and Alexander Johansson
May 9, 201510 yr Author Masculine Feminine Starring Wojtek Czerski and Catalina Nicora The world of fashion blurs the lines between many things, but there is still, and always has been, an invisible line drawn between what society deems Menswear and Womenswear. However, have we often as a society stopped to consider why we still adhere to the now arbitrary and archaic limitations of the past?The history of separation between male and female fashion has created society's standards as to what is considered “masculine” or “feminine.” However, the images to which we tie each of these words, "masculine" or "feminine," are based on our predisposed prejudices, not to our innate human characteristics.You can say that to be feminine is to be soft and sensual, dressing in order to attract and entice, whereas perhaps dressing masculine is intuitively angular, structured and poised to create the image of strength and power. The question then is, why can’t a man be soft, sensual and attractive? Why can’t a woman be structured and direct your attention to her strength and power? There are many examples in history to where strong men have worn skirts, and elegantly feminine women have worn perfectly structured tailored garments.As society loosens its demands on each gender to act in a certain way, clothing has become more and more endogenous, and rightfully so, for how can clothing possess gender? To continue to abide by dated rules of how to dress and how to be expressive is needlessly oppressive. Clothing shouldn’t be used as a weapon to judge each other, rather as a medium of conversation, an extension of one's self. For some, that means dressing in a way that is simple and understated in order to focus on other things, whereas for others, fashion is seen in a playful context as a way of expressing personality.Whether or not you accept it, clothes make the first impression, before anyone has the chance to exchange words. Both sides of the conversation have the ability to be accepting or to be defensive. Oftentimes people feel uncomfortable if faced with obvious differences, however the differences between individuals are the substance that give people character. These differences should be celebrated and treated with intrigue, instead of frustration.It is tedious to expect each other to fall into categories that we can then use to stereotype and typecast each other. The idea of defining gender identity through clothing is dated and restrictive to the progression of equality. There is a beauty in the duality of the masculine and feminine that goes beyond gender and is a means of expression for all. Photography by John AldenStyling by Georgia AllenHair by Brent LavettMakeup by Amy ChinText by Ashley Owens Source
May 21, 201510 yr Author Fay Fashion TheatreFall/Winter 2015-2016Tokyo, Japan Italian fashion brand FAY, headquartered in Milan, introduced itself to the Asian market with a splashy fashion show at Tokyo's Roppongi Hills Arena on May 13, 2015, featuring both male and female fashions. This was Fay's first-ever men's collection: Note the quilted down vest, an iconic look from Fay brand designers Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi._____________________________________________________________ VIDEO OF THE EVENT Wojtek is the fourth male model on the runway: http://www.fay.com/fashion-theatre/event/ Don't miss the Kabuki dancers at the end of the show! ______________________________________________ Backstage before the show: This is Wojtek's second trip to Japan in the last six months (see previous posts on this page from his first trip to Japan in November/December 2014). Source: fay.com
May 26, 20159 yr Author May 26 Happy Birthday, Wojtek! Wojtek turns 23 today, on assignment in Japan. His Tokyo agency, CDU, had a birthday party for him: His birthday is a perfect excuse to repost this sexy photo by Brian Jamie: ...and to post these photos of baby Wojtek from his instagram account: Workin' that pose ever since he was a baby! Fashion-forward from the beginning! What a sweetheart! Happy Birthday, Wojtek! Wszystkiego dobrego! Source: Wojtek's instagram
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