Catalan Model- Andrés Velencoso Segura

Top Male Model Andes Velencoso Segura has been producing memorable and unforgettable images since he started modeling; the Banana Republic ads, Chanel Allure campaign, Louis Vuitton with Jennifer Lopez ads, and of course the legendary cover and editorial with Inez on Arena Homme +. Born in Tossa de Mar, Girona a small, beautiful Mediterranean village on the Costa Brava of Spain, some ninety miles from Barcelona, Andres got into modeling through the suggestion of his mother. After just immediately being signed to Group Management in Spain his career sky rocketed to the top.

“I was in Barcelona when I broke my ankle and it was my mother that suggested I go to a modeling agency. She thought I should try it. She was always trying to get me to try out for Mr. Spain or things like that, even though I always told her no. I didn't want to be a "Mr." anything. But she was always asking me about it, and my sisters too.
So quietly one day I went to see this tiny agency next to my school, just to check it out. But the guy there told me I had an amazing potential and encouraged me to go to Group instead, which is one of the big agencies in Spain. He really encouraged me.” From Modellaunch.com
“..models are always on the road and it’s difficult to focus on a relationship. Family is always there for you but it’s different in what concerns to others persons. It is difficult to keep girlfriend and friends because some of them tend to think you forgot about them because you are not physically there…from “The World his Runway” Man Magazine.

Agencies:
2pm Model Management
Models 1
Beatrice Models
Wilhelmina New York
LA Models
Next Company
Donna Models
Stockholms Gruppen Models/Atom Agency
Marilyn Agency
Spanish Models
Irene Marie
View Management

Q Models Profile

Andrés Velencoso y Paz Vega trabajan juntos

Models.com Interview

Making of Carte Noire Commercial

Carte Noire

Cortefiel S/S 2008

Sand F/W 2006 AD

Ermenegildo Zegna Spring Summer 2008


There are more photos and interviews of Andrés Velencoso Segura here, Andresseura.net

Catalan Model- Oriol Elcacho

Born in Barcelona male model Oriol Elcacho first jump to stardom was when star maker Steven Meisel photographed him for Valentino ads in 2002. After that he signed a lucrative fragrance contract with Bvlgari’s Aqva. Soon major campaigns like Ralph Lauren followed. Along walking on show like Milan and Chanel he appeared in many editorial magazines; L’Uomo Vogue, DV Magazine, Vman, Detail.

Agencies:
PMA Hamburg
Success Models Paris
Wilhelmina New York New York
LA Models Los Angeles
Why Model Management
View Management Barcelona & Madrid

Oriol Elcacho para BVLGARI

Massimo Dutti Commercial

Uno De 50

Again, I apologize for the long post break. It has been crazy busy after my vacation. Since I told you guys I will be posting fashion bits I discovered while in Spain. Here’s one of them. As soon as I saw the window display in their store in Chueca area in Madrid I feel in love with their chain jewelries. I’m not a jewelry person but it so easy to be amaze with their design elements. (Also a good thing to note that the Sales Guy in that store is major hottie.).

Uno de 50 was founded by Concha Díaz del Río with other group of artistic and rebellious designers to create a collection of jewelries and accessories that are different from the classic or traditional designs. They named it “Uno de 50” because all models are produce only in 50 pieces, thus, also making every item very exclusive. The combination of traditional and rebellious spirit makes Uno de 50 product devoid of trends. So you could wear any items from them year after year.

Now, Uno de 50 embarked on producing handbags. According to Uno de 50, their new line is primarily centered on five materials and styles which Uno de 50 has made its own over the years: Cremalleras, Flecos, Moteros, Shopping Bag and Noche. Each of these will inspire various handbag models designed according to their own specific characteristics, but always with the brand’s personal stamp: young, fresh, urban and non-conformist. Fine materials have been selected for this new line’s first collection, such as top-quality leathers dyed in practical and functional colours for winter, including various shades of black and brown.

Uno de 50

Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week - Men's Spring/Summer 2009

Too bad I missed this year Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. But here is the round up of the men’s spring/summer 2009 collection.

Ana Locking showed the softer and shinier side of men in outfits made from silky and gauzy fabrics. The most daring outfit was the shiny blazer paired with equally shiny short shorts. I wonder what kind of guy would wear that. For Mallagan designer Davidelfin he wants men for spring/summer to wear narrow shirt collars, symmetric and compact cuts clothes and transparent leggings.

El Delgado Buil showed a collection with graffiti-inspired prints – orange brushstrokes, powdery tones, lavender, olive greens, mauve, black and pastels in a mural bursting with artsy colours. The trousers feature pleats and turn-ups, in fabrics such as cotton, viscose, and light gauze. The men wear XXL double-breasted winter coats, culotte-style shorts and gold-fringed Palestinian scarves. Elio Berhanyer offered very clean, understated chic classic sports wear -finely-knit sweaters in stone grey and grass green, semi-transparent polo shirts and casual, unpleated tailored trousers. There is no question that his clothes were designed to flatter rather than dress up. The whole collection is pure and refined.

On the other side of the spectrum designer Jan Lu Mes showed a very sexy attention grabbing collection. The clothes were gauze shirts, transparent sweaters and jackets, pants and shorts made from fabrics that were polished and look slippery. Catalan designer Josep Abril was inspired by magical stone malachite which he applied in colour of the clothes from this collection. With regard to patterns, we find jackets that are stretched out to a frock coat style. The same occurs with the knitted jumpers and cardigans, whose lengths reach down to the knee and cover much of the trousers. Overlays, tailored ankle trousers and sports chic shorts paired with trouser socks based on the international “nothing underneath” trend. Abril aimed his collection aimed to men who sets trends.

Victorio & Luccino offered a classic tailoring updated with modern techno fabrics.

ANA LOCKING