Tag Archive for: designer

SCOTT FRASER SIMPSON
DESIGNER

Sensational menswear designer Scott Fraser Simpson from the UK.

LEANDRO CANO
S/S 2021

The Leandro Cano Spring/Summer 2021 collection.

NEON MUSIC
VENUS IN FURS

Los Angeles-based musician/artist Neon Music for Ponyboy magazine.

CALVIN LUO
FALL 2018

The Calvin Lou Fall 2018 womenswear collection photographed in New York City.

CHRISTIAN COWAN
FALL 2018

The Christian Cowan womenswear collection for Fall 2018.

MICHAEL WARD
FASHION ILLUSTRATOR

Michael Ward – New York City fashion illustrator.

STELLA
NEEDS A VACATION!

Hats! Stella Rose Saint Clair collection.

KENNETH NING
S/S 2017

The Spring/Summer 2017 menswear collection by designer Kenneth Ning.

MARTIN KEEHN
F/W 2016

The Martin Keen Fall/Winter 2016 menswear look book.

AUDREY KITCHING
A NEW LOOK

Model/designer Audrey Kitching photographed and interviewed for Ponyboy.

ERIN FETHERSTON
S/S 2016

The Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2016 collection.

KENNETH NING
S/S 2016

The Kenneth Ning Spring/Summer 2016 menswear collection presented at Industria Studios.

DAVID DALRYMPLE
SKIN TIGHT

Legendary New York City clothing designer David Dalrymple.

CALL OF THE WILD
LOLA DEVLIN

Designer Lola Devlin photographed & interviewed for Ponyboy.

SOPHIE THEALLET
A/W 2014

Sophie Theallet’s Autumn/Winter 2014 ready-to-wear collection shown.

KENLEY COLLINS
DESIGNER

PATRIK ERVELL
S/S 2014

  • Patrick Ervell Spring Summer 2014 opener for Ponyboy Magazine, photographed by Alexander Thompson.
  • Backstage for Patrik Ervell SS2014, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Backstage men's grooming at Patrik Ervell, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Futuristic men's pompadour, backstage at Patrik Ervell SS 2014. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Photo by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine, backstage at Patrik Ervell SS 2014.
  • Male model photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Alexander Thompson photographs male grooming backstage at The Patrik Ervell SS 2014 Collection.
  • Male model backstage at Patrik Ervell Spring Summer 2014 for Ponyboy Magazine, photographed by Alexander Thompson.
  • Profile of male model backstage at Patrik Ervell SS 2014, for Ponyboy Magazine, photographed by Alexander Thompson.
  • Men's portrait backstage at Patrik Ervell SS2014, photographed for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson.
  • Greasy pompadour backstage at The Patrik Ervell men's collection SS2104, photographed for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson.
  • The Patrik Ervell Collection Spring Summer 2014, photographed backstage by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Models walk the runway for Patrik Ervell SS2014, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Male models walk for The Patrik Ervell Collection SS 2014, photographed for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson.
  • Models walk the runway at the Patrik Ervell SS2014 show, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • The Patrik Ervell Collection for SS2014, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Pony Magazine.
  • Spring Summer 2014 Patrik Ervell Men's Collection photographed at Milk Studios in NYC, for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson.

PATRIK ERVELL

MENSWEAR S/S2014

Patrik Ervell’s Spring/Summer 2014 menswear collection “OFFSHORE”. Models walked the runway in messy pompadours. Contemporary athletic clothing. Baggy shorts and sandals. Oversized silhouettes with technical fabrics. Ocean wave prints. Bomber jackets. 90’s logo sweatshirts. Tailored suit jackets with matching shorts. All very solid menswear staples. A brilliant nautical themed presentation by a very talented designer. All for the very MODERN young man. Photography Alexander Thompson.

HERCHCOVITCH
S/S 2014

  • Alexander Herchcovitch SS2014 Women's Collection, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Backstage women's hair and makeup, Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2104 for Ponyboy Magazine, photographed by Alexander Thompson.
  • Models backstage for Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2014, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Backstage photograph by Alexander Thompson, SS2014 Alexandre Herchcovitch collection, for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Female models photographed for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson, the Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2014 collection.
  • More backstage beauties at Alexandre Herhcovitch SS2014, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Backstage beauties photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine, at Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2014.
  • Models walk the runway in Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2014, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Female models on the runway for Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2014, photographed for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson.
  • Runway photo by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine, SS2014 Alexandre Herchcovitch Collection.
  • SS2014 Alexandre Herchcovitch women's collection, photographed for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson.
  • Women's wear at Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2014, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Backstage hair/makeup at Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2014 for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson.
  • Blonde beauty backstage at The Alexandre Herchcovitch SS2014 for Ponyboy Magazine, photographed by Alexander Thompson.
  • Backstage beauty for Ponyboy Magazine, photographed by Alexander Thompson, at the SS2014 Alexandre Herchcovitch collection.

ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH

SPRING/SUMMER 2014

DARK GLAMOUR. Alexandre Herchcovitch Spring/Summer 2014 ready-to-wear collection. Polished models in side swept 1920’s bobs. Wearing a variety of beautiful dresses/silhouettes. A range of fabrics. Zebra. Leather. Pinstripes. A stunning black lace one-shouldered cocktail dress, completely sheer. Crop tops. Tunics. Shirt dresses. And some dazzling metallic purple creations. A few sleeveless dresses had matching jackets pinned to the back, giving the illusion of wings or a cape. Quite an impressive collection from the avant-garde Brazilian designer. Photography Alexander Thomspon.

ASHTON MICHAEL
A/W 2013

  • Ashton Michael AW 2013, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Diandra Forrest and Shaun Ross in Ashton Michael AW 2013, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Diandra Forrest and Shaun Ross modeling for Ashton Michael AW 2013 collection, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Model Diandra Forrest photographed by Alexander Thompson in Ashton Michael AW 2013 collection for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Albino models Shaun Ross and Diandra Forrest in Ashton Michael AW 2013, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.
  • Beautiful Diandra Forrest photographed in monochromatic Ashton Michael AW 2013 collection for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson.
  • Male model Shaun Ross photographed for Ponyboy Magazine by Alexander Thompson, wearing Ashton Michael AW 2013 collection.
  • Shaun Ross modeling for Ponyboy Magazine, wearing Ashton Michael AW 2013 clothing. Photographed by Alexander Thompson.
  • Unisex Ashton Michael AW 2013 clothing, worn by model Diandra Forrest, for Ponyboy Magazine, photographed by Alexander Thompson.
  • Credits for Ashton Michael AW 2013, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy Magazine.

ASHTON MICHAEL 2013 COLLECTION

UNISEX  COUTURE

Ponyboy was thrilled to shoot Los Angeles based Ashton Michael clothing collection titled “Black Heart” for Autumn Winter 2013. Styled by Ashton Michael and art directed by make-up genius James Vincent, the very modern monochromatic unisex clothing was photographed on albino “models-of-the-moment” Diandra Forrest and Shaun Ross.

STELLA ROSE SAINT CLAIR!
DOWNTOWN DARLING

Stella Rose Saint Clair! – Downtown Darling for Ponyboy.

ASHTON HIROTA
ASHTON MICHAEL

Ashton Hirota, the Los Angeles based designer for Ashton Michael Couture, featured in Ponyboy Magazine.

ASHTON HIROTA

THE MONOCHROMATIC DESIGNER

Ashton Hirota is the designer/stylist for the Ashton Michael label. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ashton first sprung onto the fashion scene at the young age of nineteen, with his first LA fashion week show. That quickly led to boutiques picking up his line including Patricia Field and Fred Segal. The rest is fashion history. Ashton has gone on to making one-of-a-kind fashion forward creations for performers including Will.i.am, Nicki Minaj, and Usher. We spoke to Ashton in-between client fittings, the opening of a new shop, and prepping for his Ashton Michael Spring/Summer 2014 collection.

PONYBOY:  You’re making quite a mark not only in the LA fashion scene, but universally as well. Tell us how you got into designing clothing.

ASHTON HIROTA:  When I was thirteen years old I was a child model/actor. I grew up with a passion for clothing. Being able to play “dress up”, I realized at a young age the power that apparel can have on someone’s state of mind. As I got older I just fell into it. By the age of nineteen I started my first company and never looked back.

PONYBOY:  Your collections seem very dark and futuristic. Is that how you would describe the aesthetic for your clothing designs?

ASHTON HIROTA:  I’ve been called a few things. “Urban Goth”. “Future Punk”. “Weird”. Hahaha.  The terms have been across the board. I just call it ASHTON MICHAEL!

PONYBOY:  What inspires you to design clothing?

ASHTON HIROTA:  TEXTURE. I love working with monochromatic texture. Creating a 3D shape out of flat objects triggers me. I typically work in black, nudes, grays, etc. There is something about these colors that will last forever in a closet and become a staple.

PONYBOY:  You have a big celebrity clientele. Who is  your favorite to work with?

ASHTON HIROTA:  My two favorites to work with are Will.i.am and Rico Love. Will has been a long time client, and has become a man that I admire and respect so much. He’s incredibly talented, smart, and one of the kindest people I know. He really is about building an artist community and is a huge advocate in team playing. I am blessed to have him in my life and work with him on the regular. Rico Love is another whom I admire a lot. Most people know his music re-writes, and he produces.  Yet not as many know the man behind these chart toppers. I can relate a lot to him in that respect. Being the man behind what people admire, but not knowing the source is incredible. Both of these men are willing to take risks in fashion and still keep masculinity paired with it.

PONYBOY:  You just opened a new space in Hollywood?

ASHTON HIROTA:  Correct. I had worked out of the same shop in the heart of Hollywood for the past 9 years and just four months ago I moved four doors down and opened up the first official ASHTON MICHAEL ATELIER. It’s a creative workspace and showroom/store front (with a full bar of course).

PONYBOY:   Who would be your ultimate dream client to design for? That you have never worked with.

ASHTON HIROTA:  I used to say Cher, just because she is so iconic and really can do no wrong. She is such a powerful woman who doesn’t give two shits about what people think about her. That mentality is what I want people to feel like when they wear my clothing. But now that I’ve worked with her this year a few times, I’d have to say my next on the bucket list is Deborah Harry. Hands down, for more reasons that I can type.

PONYBOY:  Minus celebrities/entertainers, describe the customer that buys your ready-to-wear.

ASHTON HIROTA:  I think my target market is the man or woman who wants to make a statement without screaming it. He/she is an individual who can catch the attention of others with minimal amount of effort, someone with a strong sense of self and identity.

PONYBOY:  What designers do you look up to?

ASHTON HIROTA:  Rick Owens. Most people don’t know but I worked out of his old atelier for the past 8 years in Los Angeles. I see a lot of similarities between our aesthetic and would love to follow in his foot steps. He started out LA based and is now internationally loved and appreciated.

PONYBOY:   If you could design for any big name house, who would it be?

ASHTON HIROTA:  It would definitely be for Balmain or Givenchy. The craftsmanship of  their garments are beyond fabric and thread. They are works of timeless art.

PONYBOY:  Lastly, what do you see for yourself in the future?

ASHTON HIROTA:  WORLD DOMINATION