VISUAL TALES

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|RICK OWENS

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|DRIES VAN NOTEN

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|DIOR HOMME

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|THIERRY MUGLER

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|LOUIS VUITTON

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|JIL SANDER

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|YSL

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|PAUL SMITH

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|RAF SIMONS

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|KENZO

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|ACNE

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|GIVENCHY

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|LANVIN

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|THOM BROWNE

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|NEIL BARRETT

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|JOHN VARVATOS

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|ETRO

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|MOSCHINO

2012-01-17T05:37:00.001-08:00

VT6|SHOW BOY|BONUS SHOTS

2012-01-16T20:34:00.000-08:00

THOM BROWNE SS 2012 Collection

Please visit: http: www.visualtalesmagazine.com

Book 2 for the complete feature

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: George Brown|Red Citizen

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

HAIR|Dennis Fei

MAKEUP|Hiro Yonemoto for MAC Cosmetics

MODEL|Peter Sikorski|Red Citizen

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|ZZEGNA

2012-01-16T17:26:00.001-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|VERSACE

2012-01-16T12:32:00.000-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|MONCLER GAMME BLEU

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MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|GUCCI

2012-01-16T06:09:00.001-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|BOTTEGA VENETA

2012-01-15T20:11:00.001-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|CALVIN KLEIN

2012-01-15T20:10:00.000-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|PRADA

2012-01-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|ROBERTO CAVALLI

2012-01-14T20:13:00.000-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA

2012-01-14T20:03:00.000-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|BURBERRY PRORSUM

2012-01-14T19:52:00.001-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|DOLCE & GABBANA

2012-01-14T19:51:00.001-08:00

MEN FW 2012-2013 COLLECTIONS|VALENTINO

2012-01-14T19:48:00.000-08:00

VT6|GLAMOUROUS CITIZENS|BONUS SHOTS

2012-01-13T06:14:00.000-08:00

BRENNAN KAREM-Discovered by George Brown

JAKOB GRAFF-Discovered by Dave Fothergill

Please visit: http: www.visualtalesmagazine.com

Book 1 for the complete feature

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: George Brown|Dave Fothergill|Red Citizen

IMAGES|Louis Christopher

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

GROOMING|Dennis Fei

MODELS|Brennan Karem|Jakob Graff|Red Citizen

IN NEON|MICHAEL LIEBERMAN

2012-01-12T07:24:00.000-08:00

VT6|OPENER MODEL

IN CONVERSATION: MICHAEL LIEBERMAN

Name|Michael Evan Lieberman

Age|24
Hometown|East Brunswick, New Jersey

How did you get discovered?
I persistently walked around New York to all of the agencies hoping they would sign me and was fortunate enough to get a call back!

What were you doing prior to modeling?
Drummer in an indie rock band, full time student at Rutgers and waiter at an upscale Italian bistro in Princeton

People would be surprised to know that I...
meditate every night—not only for relaxation, but to consciously meditate to a higher states of consciousness through Astral project

What's your latest obsession?
My new Dark K custom cymbals on my custom drum kit!

Your most prize possession?
My abs...just kidding :) No, my drums, of course!

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
Incubus' Brandon Boyd

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?
Last night to my mom. I have yet to be truly in love with my significant other, but I am working on that, it takes time!

Three adjectives that best describes you...
Spiritual, artistic and cultured

Describe your personal style
Grungy rock drummer sporting a fresh leather jacket, ripped jeans and a band shirt one day and a sleek European suit the next!

Your favorite place you have travel to
Barcelona, Spain

Your favorite film and scene from the film
Stepbrothers—Sleep walking scene!

Your favorite sport or sports figure
Sport: Skateboarding
Player: Rodney Mullen
Team: Element

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?
East Brunswick, New Jersey—Clyde's Bar—best cocktails in New Brunswick, New Jersey!

Your favorite song/artist
Too many to choose from but if I have to pick one, it would be—Pink Moon by Nick Drake

What is your wish for 2012?
Tour the country with my band and get a cover of a men's fashion magazine!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Kevin|Adam Models
IMAGES|John Tan
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Michael Lieberman|Adam Models
Special thanks to Kevin and the men's board at Adam Models; Michael for the shoot with VT!

JOSHUA TREE, 1951 FULL LENGTH TRAILER

2012-01-11T18:21:00.000-08:00

For more information, please check out

the complete interview with actor

JAMES PRESTON in VISUAL TALES|VT5

VISUAL TALES|VT6|JUST LAUNCHED!!!

2012-01-11T10:02:00.000-08:00

THE OFFICIAL COVERS:

BOOK 1|DEPARTMENTS

WITH MODEL JOSH TUCKLEY|SELECT (UK)

Photographed by DAVID NEEDLEMAN

Styled by Contributing Fashion Editor

DAVID VANDEWAL

BOOK 2|FEATURES

WITH MODEL LOWELL TAUTCHIN|SOUL ARTISTS

Photographed by PAUL MAFFI

Styled by Contributing Fashion Editor

DAVID VANDEWAL

JOHN TAN CASTING|BLOG COVER

WITH MODEL PETER SIKORSKI|RED CITIZEN

Photographed by JOHN TAN

VISUAL TALES|BLOG COVER

WITH MODEL DUCO FERWERDA|NEXT

Photographed by THOMAS HOEFFGEN

BONUS COVER

WITH MODEL NICOLA WINCENCE|REQUEST

Photographed by FRANCES TULK HART

VISUAL TALES|ANNOUNCEMENT

2012-01-11T06:06:00.000-08:00

IMAGE|Paul Maffi|Community.NYC

CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR|

David Vandewal|Art & Commerce

CASTING|John Tan|JTC Casting

VT6 COMING SOON!

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VISUAL TALES|VT6|COMING SOON!

2012-01-10T06:52:00.000-08:00

IMAGE|Frances Tulk Hart|See Management

CASTING|John Tan|JTC Casting

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VISUAL TALES|VT6|COMING SOON!

2012-01-08T09:12:00.001-08:00

Check back for more info on JTC and VT!!!

VISUAL TALES|VT6|COMING SOON!

2012-01-05T07:11:00.001-08:00

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VT RECOMMENDS: DE FURSAC S|S 2012 SHORT FILM

2011-12-08T08:19:00.000-08:00

www.defursac.fr

Model: Adrien Sahores|Ford

Art Director & Concept: Atelier Franck Durand

Music: Charlie Megira|Failure In Love

From http://hypebeast.com/: French fashion imprint De Fursac rolls out a video for its 2012 spring/summer line of finely crafted garments. It’s a balanced collection enhanced with splashes here and there of bright and bold colors which keeps things interesting. The video serves as both a nostalgic look at the De Fursac garments as well as an ode to filmmaking of yesteryear. Check it out!

GREATEST HITS|JAY BRANNAN

2011-10-11T06:04:00.000-07:00

"Greatest Hits"-New track from Jay Brannan forthcoming CD, Produced by David Kahne

For the latest interview and images on Jay Brannan, please visit Visual Tales latest issue: VT5|Sensation|Book 1

VT5|MUSICIAN JAY BRANNAN|BONUS SHOT

2011-08-29T07:27:00.000-07:00

IMAGE|Peter Stanglmayr

STYLING|John Tan
Special thanks to Jay Brannan

VT5|BOYS & GIRLS|CASTING SESSIONS

2011-08-26T07:34:00.000-07:00

VT5|THE HEAT IS ON|COOL OFF VERSION (BONUS)

2011-08-24T06:20:00.000-07:00

MY WAY|ERIC PUZIO|BONUS SHOTS

2011-08-23T06:20:00.000-07:00

MODEL AGENT|Dave Fothergill|Red|Citizen

VT5|JOSHUA TREE, 1951: A PORTRAIT OF JAMES DEAN|TRAILER

2011-08-19T09:07:00.001-07:00

Please visit: www.visualtalesmagazine.com for the complete feature

on actor James Preston and film stills with commentary by

director Matthew Mishory, from the forthcoming Iconoclastic motion picture,

Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean

VT5|MIDNIGHT RENDEZVOUS|BONUS

2011-08-19T07:21:00.000-07:00

Shot on location in Paris, France

Look: Juun.J

Look: Raun LaRose

Look: Juun.J

Look: Raun LaRose

Look: Juun.J

Look: Juun.J Shoes: by J.M. Weston

MAXWELL RUNKO, THAT'S WHO...

2011-08-18T09:31:00.000-07:00

Clothing: Raspberry seabrooke club print shirt, black riot print t-shirt, both by Plain Jane Homme; Navy brim hat, navy plaid bow tie, nebbilo button down shirt and ice blue stripe double faced rudd t-shirt, all by Riviera Club; charcoal grey wool suit by Trovata; blue vest by G-Star

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IN CONVERSATION: MAXWELL RUNKO

Name|Maxwell Runko

Age|17
Hometown|Montpelier, Virginia

How did you get discovered?
I'm a amateur photographer. I send in some pics to a local agency in Richmond, it just so happen I had self portraits of myself in my photography portfolio, that's how this modeling career all began...

What were you doing prior to modeling?
School, making art and hanging out with my creative circle of friends

People would be surprised to know that I...
have a twin brother (1 minute apart, but quite different from me), he is into sports and I am into the arts!

What's your latest obsession?
House and dub music

Your most prize possession?
My Pentax K7000

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

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?
A couple of weeks ago...

Your favorite place you have travel to
Out west (Grand Canyon and Yellowstone)

Your favorite scene from a film
Leon The Professional—Love Natalie Portman!

Describe your personal style
Relaxed, thrifted and a clean look

Your favorite sport or sports figure
Sport: Tennis
Player: Roger Federer

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?

Montpelier, Virginia—All the thrift stores (Diversity thrift/Goodwill/Rumors Thrift Boutique) because they have killer clothes for bargain basement prices!

Your favorite song/artist
Any dub, house, electronic music, really! If I have to choose, try Excision and Datsik!

Your greatest moment in modeling so far...for you
Being sign to Major (Never thought I was model material) and optioned for Jil Sander for Milan!

What is your wish for the remaining months of 2011?
Book some modeling jobs but mainly to live happily and travel more!

MODEL AGENT|Shawn Zane|Major

IMAGES|John Tan
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Maxwell Runko|Major
Special thanks to Shawn Zane and the men's board at Major Models for their support; Amanda Greenfield at Williamson PR; Ida Khabazian at G-Star; Maxwell for returning twice to be shot by VT!

CLOTHING:
Plain Jane Homme-www.plainjanehomme.com
G-Star-www.gstar.com
Riviera Club-www.rivieraclothing.com
Trovata-www.trovata.com

VT5|SENSATION|HAVEN'T YOU HEARD?

2011-08-17T19:01:00.000-07:00

STAY TUNE FOR THE ANSWER...

VISUAL TALES|VT5|SENSATION|SETH NUMRICH

2011-08-16T21:48:00.000-07:00

BEHIND THE SCENES

ACTOR SETH NUMRICH

PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID NEEDLEMAN

GROOMING: DENNIS FEI

FASHION:

CLOTHING: DE FURSAC

SHOES: J.M. WESTON

VISUAL TALES|VT5|SENSATION|BONUS COVER

2011-08-16T19:47:00.001-07:00

LIMITED EDITION

WITH ACTOR SETH NUMRICH

Photographed by DAVID NEEDLEMAN

VT5|SENSATION-THE OFFICIAL COVERS

2011-08-15T16:24:00.000-07:00

BOOK 1|DEPARTMENTS

WITH ACTOR SETH NUMRICH

Photographed by DAVID NEEDLEMAN

BOOK 2|FEATURES

WITH ACTOR JAMES PRESTON

Photographed by ALEXEI HAY

Styled by DAVID VANDEWAL

JOHN TAN CASTING|BLOG COVER

WITH MODEL OSKAR TRANUM

Photographed by PAOLO DI LUCENTE

VISUAL TALES|BLOG COVER

WITH MODEL ERIC PUZIO

Photographed by JOHN TAN

VOYAGE|SHORT FILM BY BELL SOTO

2011-07-05T12:16:00.001-07:00

Makeup by Hiro Yonemoto for Makeup Forever

VOYAGE—FROM THE DIRECTOR'S EYES

2011-07-05T12:13:00.000-07:00

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FILM DIRECTOR|PHOTOGRAPHER BELL SOTO

VOYAGE is a experimental short film. It is different from the usual films I do, but the motto is the same. I was inspired by the children books and the story is about meditation of one's path. The knight/soldier is looking at his journey as in his future or as something that already passed. The rock is the wisdom. He is also fighting his own demons, as the eyes of the dragon becomes the eyes of the knight.

I tried not to over analyze the elements. I rather play with them and let people come up with different levels of interpretation.

A dot on a wall can be an amazing concept or can be just a dot on the wall. And sometimes fashion film is defined by clothes and profiled models, so narrative is complicated yet a challenge. I was honestly just having fun with it.

The process of creating this piece took longer than others. I wanted to have the best suited music and needed ample time to edit the miniature pieces and the footage on the model.

This project was inspired by my dear friend John Tan, who also did the casting and styling for the film. Makeup was created by Hiro Yonemoto, a team that I always enjoyed collaborating with. Model is Duran Bunch from Wilhelmina, who portrays our perfect knight for the film.

John & I have discussed and wanted to do this knight vs. dragon, good vs. evil concept for quite some time now. Instead of going epic, I decided to make it more intimate, almost kitsch at times. We were like kids again. I think it is important to have a good sense of humor while you are working on a creative project such as this. Just let the organic process finds it own path.—Bell Soto, director of the film "Voyage"

To view more films by Bell Soto—Please visit: http://www.bellsotofilm.com/

THE POND|A SHORT FILM BY BELL SOTO

2011-05-17T07:18:00.001-07:00

JTC PRESENTS: THE POND|A SHORT FILM
DIRECTED BY BELL SOTO
STARRING AUGUSTO|BERNARDO
with special guest appearance by SHAUN HAUGH

THE POND|PREMIERING 5.17.2011

2011-05-16T07:15:00.000-07:00

A SHORT FILM DIRECTED BY BELL SOTO

THE LIVING DEAD|BONUS SHOT|SIMON KOTYK

2011-03-16T09:23:00.000-07:00

IMAGE|HEATHER CULP

MODEL|SIMON KOTYK|RED MODELS|MAJOR PARIS

Special thanks to Daphne Seybold at Comme des Garcons;

Rodger Mikhaiel at Major (Paris) and Dave Fothergill at Red Models

FASHION|COMME DES GARCONS

THE PERFECT SIMON|BONUS SHOTS

2011-03-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

IMAGES|CHIDI ACHARA

GROOMING|ANNA BERNABE FOR MAC COSMETICS

MODEL|SIMON NESSMAN|SOUL ARTISTS MANAGEMENT

Special thanks to Jason Kanner at Soul Artists Management and all at Williamson PR

FASHION|BESPOKEN

MORNING|REID SCOTT|BONUS SHOTS

2011-03-10T17:23:00.000-08:00

IMAGES|DAVID NEEDLEMAN|www.davidneedleman.com

GROOMING|ANNA BERNABE FOR MAC COSMETICS

Special thanks to Craig Schneider at Pinnacle PR

Jason Mancuso and the staff at The Franklin Hotel, NYC

Jill at Peri Ela, NYC for their delicious food and hospitality

FASHION|SALVATORE FERRAGAMO|ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA|

BRONI|SIMON SPURR|TOM FORD

AN OFFICER & A GENTLEMAN|BONUS SHOTS

2011-03-09T19:01:00.000-08:00

IMAGES|PETER STANGLMAYR|SEE MANAGEMENT

MODELS|JOHANN JENKINSON|SELECT; SASHA LYSENKO|REQUEST

GROOMING|MICHAEL MORENO

FASHION|THOM BROWNE|BURBERRY PRORSUM

BACK ALLEY YOUTHS|BONUS SHOTS

2011-03-07T19:14:00.000-08:00

IMAGES|HOWARD CHU|www.howardchustudio.com

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN|HEDI SLIMANE

2011-02-28T17:31:00.000-08:00

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN—Myths and Legends of Los Angeles

at the Almine Rech Gallery, Paris

February 26-March 26, 2011

An exhibition curated by HEDI SLIMANE

Featuring works by

Ed Rusha, John Baldessari, Mark Grotjahn, Bruce Conner, Patrick Hill, John McCracken, Aaron Curry, Dennis Hopper, Sterling Ruby, Jim Shaw, Joel Morrison, Mike Kelley and Raymond Pettibon

TARA FERRY|VT4|BONUS POSTER

2011-02-28T07:57:00.001-08:00

VT4|ONLINE NOW!!!

www.visualtalesmagazine.com

VT4|POWER-THE OFFICIAL COVERS

2011-02-22T05:12:00.001-08:00

BOOK 1|DEPARTMENTS

WITH MODEL AIDEN ANDREWS

Photographed by HOWARD CHU

BOOK 2|FEATURES

WITH MUSICIAN|MODEL TARA FERRY

Photographed by JAMES WHITE

JOHN TAN CASTING|BLOG COVER

WITH MUSICIAN|MODEL TARA FERRY

Photographed by JAMES WHITE

VISUAL TALES|BLOG COVER

WITH MODEL DANA DRORI|TRUMP

Photographed by HENRY HARGREAVES

TOUGHLOVE|JAMES COX

2011-01-13T18:07:00.000-08:00

AJ'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE CONTINUES...

2010-10-26T09:12:00.001-07:00

FASHION EDITOR|CASTING|JOHN TAN
MODEL|AJ ENGLISH|NEXT LA
Special thanks to Christine Chu and Ryan Nelson.

DUCKIE BROWN|9.9.2010|11:00AM

2010-09-17T16:49:00.000-07:00

IMAGES|HELGA TRAXLER|www.photosalonhelga.com

DESIGNER|DUCKIE BROWN

PR|DUCKIE BROWN

TIM HAMILTON|9.10.2010|6PM

2010-09-17T15:28:00.000-07:00

IMAGES|HELGA TRAXLER|www.photosalonhelga.com

DESIGNER|TIM HAMILTON

PR|TIM HAMILTON

JOHANNES FAKTOTUM|9.9.2010|4:00PM

2010-09-17T10:32:00.000-07:00

SHOWTIME IMAGES|PROVIDED BY JOHANNES FAKTOTUM|COMPANY AGENDA

STYLING|JASON FERRER

HAIR|FRANCO GOBBI

MAKEUP|SARA GLICK

CASTING|NATACHA OLIVEIRA

MUSIC|PHYSICAL THERAPY

VIDEO|PROJECTION|MATT RAMIREZ

FRONT OF HOUSE PR|COMPANY AGENDA