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N. HOOLYWOOD
SPRING 2019

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We first fell in love with designer Daisuke Obana’s creations for the N. Hoolywood Japanese menswear label some seasons back and the designer consistently intrigues us season after season.

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DAVID HART
SPRING/SUMMER 2019

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It’s no secret that we eagerly await whatever New York City menswear designer David Hart throws at us on his runway each season. And we’re never disappointed. This season saw an obvious nod to the early 70s, and we were enamored with the entire collection.

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WILLY CHAVARRIA
SPRING 2019

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Willy! Willy! Willy! The past few seasons from designer Willy Chavarria have made us big fans of all things Willy. And this season was no different. The New York City designer took inspiration from immigration rights issues in the United States. Way to go!

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LIBERTINE
FALL 2018

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We’ve probably said this before, but here we go again…Libertine is hands down our favorite collection to feature every season during New York Fashion Week. Brilliant designer Johnson Hartig is consistently dead on with his LA based hi-end fashion label, catering to fun girls and boys with a bit of extra cash in their wallets.

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FADE TO GREY
MILES MONTIERTH

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“Fade To Grey” is the name of our latest Ponyboy menswear editorial, a song title from the new romantic band Visage, fronted by style icon Steve Strange. A favorite time period of ours, the late 70s to early 80s proved to be so creative and expressive, from the punk movement to the birth of new wave.

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ABASI ROSBOROUGH
FALL 2018

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The Abasi Rosborough men’s collection for Fall 2018, shown during New York Fashion Week. Casting by John Tan. Photography Alexander Thompson. http://abasirosborough.com/

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LUAR
FALL 2018

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Luar is the eclectic, young and really fantastic menswear/womenswear/unisex line that’s designed by the fascinating talent known as Raul Lopez. His Fall 2018 Pieces of Me collection is one of the freshest things we’ve seen in ages with it’s creative cuts and twisted designs.

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FENG CHEN WANG
FALL 2018

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Enamored is what we are of brilliant designer Feng Chen Wang’s bold menswear statements. Last season we just couldn’t get enough of her “Made In China” collection for SS 2018. And her Fall 2018 season was just as strong with her coming home theme.

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WILLY CHAVARRIA
FALL 2018

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Menswear designer Willy Chavarria is making bold statements with his dark and masculine collections. Unfortunately, we missed last season’s show at the infamous New York City leather bar, The Eagle – a very strong showing that had people talking. This season’s show dubbed “Believers” was no less powerful.

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DAVID HART
F/W 2018

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It’s no secret that Ponyboy worships all things from menswear designer David Hart, with his twist on 50s midcentury aesthetic presented in past collections. However, this season Hart made this statement: “This collection is really inspired by the mass exodus of American brands leaving New York to show in Paris.

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MINETTA STREET
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  • Male model Casey Jackson stars in Ponyboy magazine menswear editorial
  • Model Casey Jackson featured in Ponyboy menswear editorial
  • Model Casey Jackson, from New York Models, wears 1950s vintage menswear. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Casey Jackson photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Casey Jackson, from New York Model Management, featured in menswear editorial
  • Male model Casey Jackson, from New York Model Management, featured in Ponyboy menswear editorial
  • Male model Casey Jackson wears vintage gabardines. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Casey Jackson, from New York Model Management, wears 1950s vintage menswear. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Casey Jackson wears a vintage Sun Records t-shirt. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Casey Jackson, from New York Model Management, wears 1950s vintage clothing. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Casey Jackson, from New York Model Management, wears 1950s vintage clothing. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Casey Jackson, from New York Model Management, featured in menswear editorial
  • Model Casey Jackson, from New York Model Management, wears 1950s vintage menswear. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.

MINETTA STREET ’57

CASEY JACKSON

Our latest menswear editorial featuring 20 year old male model Casey Jackson, from the New York Model Management. Men’s grooming by Walton Nunez, from the Brooks Agency New York, using hair products by Victory Brand Products; skin products by Dermalogica. Photography and menswear styling by Alexander Thompson. Thank you to Ammon Carver Studio in New York City for grooming location services.  https://www.instagram.com/caseyljackson/

LIBERTINE
S/S 2018

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  • Libertine. Spring/Summer 2018. Backstage photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male model Lucas photographed in a day-glo skull t-shirt from Libertine, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Luisa snapped in sequins, backstage at Libertine S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine.
  • Male model Camil photographed in a sequin look from Libertine, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model snapped in a whimsical Libertine dress for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male model Vitor photographed in a sequin bomber and shorts from the Libertine collection for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model wears a full sequin look, backstage at Libertine for S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model photographed in a banana print trench coat by Libertine, for Spring/Summer 2018. Backstage photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Harriet wears Libertine for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears a full sequin look & pirate hat, backstage at Libertine for S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Conrad photographed backtage in a striped sequin blazer from Libertine S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Sasha T. snapped backstage in sequins at Libertine for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Justin snapped backstage in sequins and pirate hat at Libertine for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears a day-glo skull trench coat, backstage at Libertine for S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model photographed in a banana print trench coat by Libertine, for Spring/Summer 2018. Backstage photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model wears a skull t-shirt and pirate hat backstage at Libertine for S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears a lace shirt & shorts backstage at Libertine for S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Mary wears a plaid pink coat with banana applicques, from Libertine for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Noah wears a
  • Male model Doug Payne photographed backstage in Libertine S/S18 by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model wears an iridescent sequin pantsuit from Libertine S/S18. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Tori wears a day-glo skull trench coat. Photographed backstage at Libertine S/S18 show by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model wears a suit & pirate hat, backstage at Libertine for S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model photographed in sheer shirt and pants, backstage at Libertine for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Ana Cristina photographed backstage in Libertine, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male model Paul photographed in a sequin bomber by Libertine, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Olivier photographed in a sheer shirt and pants, backstage at Libertine for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model in a dog trench coat, snapped backstage at Libertine for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A model holds a Libertine clutch while wearing a dress for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.

LIBERTINE

S/S 2018

Backstage at designer Johnson Hartig’s sequin filled, colorful collection for the fabulous Libertine label. Shown during New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2018.  Photography Alexander Thompson. http://www.ilovelibertine.com/

MATIERE
S/S 2018

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  • Matiere Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model's dressing cards photographed backstage at Matiere, Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model has his lips applied, backstage at Matiere for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Spring/Summer menswear snapped backstage at Matiere for 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Theo from D1 Agency, photographed backstage at the Matiere Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models snapped backstage before walking at the Matiere menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Rocky Hardwood photographed backstage at Matiere for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models photographed in front of a chain link fence at the Matiere S/S18 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model has his sunglasses adjusted before walking at the Matiere Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models snapped before walking backstage at the Matiere runway show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models pose while getting dressed, backstage at the Matiere runway show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A men's clear bag photographed backstage Matiere for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Models in black looks at the Matiere runway show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Kai Taylor, from Soul Artist Management, snapped backstage at Matiere for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model's dressing cards photographed backstage at Matiere, Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models dressing backstage before the Matiere runway show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male models in matching bucket hats, backstage at the Matiere runway show for S/S18. Photographs by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • B&W portrait of a male model backstage at Matiere menswear show, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models photographed in front of a chain link fence at the Matiere S/S18 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models at the Matiere runway show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Seth Hill, from the DNA agency, photographed backstage at Matiere for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models in bucket hats, backstage at the Matiere runway show for S/S18. Photographs by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Close-up of a male model, photographed backstage at the Matiere Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model's dressing cards snapped backstage at Matiere, Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Spring/Summer menswear snapped backstage on models dressing, for Matiere 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male models wear the latest from Matiere, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears a bucket hat, backstage at Matiere Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male model Rocky Hardwood photographed backstage at Matiere for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.

MATIERE

S/S 2018

MATIERE is inspired from the French word meaning “material” or “subject matter.” Established in 2013, by founders Henry Choi and Scot Shandalove. The Los Angeles, CA based design lab is continuously evolving the seamless integration of form, function, and comfort into their sleek modern aesthetic with an understated yet refined point of view.

The brand’s global research and development of luxury fabrics is achieved in partnership with world-class knitting mills, from the Wakayama Prefecture of Japan to the woven technical expertise found in the Italian Province of Como. This drives the brand’s innovative collections combined with experimentation in textile dying and production treatments. Photography Alexander Thompson. https://www.matiere.com/

RAUN LAROSE
S/S 2018

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  • The Raun LaRose menswear presentation shown during New York Fashion Week Men, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models snapped dressing backstage at the presentation for menswear designer Raun LaRose, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Models dressing card, backstage at the Raun LaRose Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Close-up of a male model before walking backstage at the Raun LaRose S/S18 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears Raun LaRose at the menswear presentation for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Headshot of a male model, snapped backstage smiling at the Raun LaRose menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears Raun LaRose S/S18, photographed backstage by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Men's plaid shorts photographed backstage at Raun LaRose, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model gets his hair groomed, backstage at Raun LaRose, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears designer Raun LaRose at the menswear presentation for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Men's socks & sneakers, shown on male models, backstage at Raun LaRose for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model snapped at the Raun LaRose menswear presentation for Spring/Summer 2018, at New York Fashion Week Men. Photographed for Ponyboy magazine NY by Alexander Thompson.
  • B&W portrait of a male model, backstage at the Raun LaRose menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models pose backstage at Raun LaRose, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model wears Raun LaRose at the menswear presentation for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models photographed backstage at the Raun LaRose Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A model poses at the Raun LaRose menswear presentation for S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Details of menswear from designer Raun LaRose, for S/S18. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Dane Bell wears designer Raun LaRose at the menswear presentation for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models snapped before walking backstage at the Raun LaRose S/S18 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Headshot of a curly-haired male model, snapped backstage smiling at the Raun LaRose menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A young male model wears designer Raun LaRose at the menswear presentation for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model snapped backstage smiling at the Raun LaRose menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears the latest from designer Raun LaRose at the menswear presentation for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Sasha photographed backstage at Raun LaRose S/S18 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Lettering on the backside of t-shirt, at Raun LaRose for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.

RAUN LAROSE

S/S 2018

System Down is the Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection by progressive, young menswear designer Raun LaRose. Presented in New York City during men’s fashion week. Photography Alexander Thompson. http://raunlarose.us/

N-P-ELLIOTT
S/S 2018

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  • Model Olof Källström snapped backstage at N-p-Elliott menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model gets his lips applied backstage at the N-p-Elliott Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models wear bold patterns backstage at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model photographed backstage dressing at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Long-haired male models photographed backstage dressing at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Jordan Lagessa snapped dressing backstage at the N-p-Elliott menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Boots snapped backstage at the N-p-Elliott menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models photographed backstage dressing at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model puts on his shirt, backstage at the -p-Elliott menswear show, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Charlie James snapped backstage in Look #9 at N-p-Elliott S/S18. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models pose for photographers, backstage at N-p-Elliott menswear collection for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male models photographed backstage before the N-p-Elliott menswear collection for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Dagsen Steele Love photographed backstage at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Models August Gonet & Reid Rohling photographed backstage at the N-p-Elliott Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male model Jordun Love snapped backstage at N-p-Elliott menswear collection for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • ale models wear white tops backstage at N-p-Elliott Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Close-up of a male model, backstage at the N-p-Elliott menswear runway show for S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male model Jordan Lagessa snapped backstage at the N-p-Elliott menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Close-up of a male model, backstage at the N-p-Elliott menswear runway show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Olof Källström snapped backstage at N-p-Elliott menswear show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Portrait of a male model with long hair, backstage at the N-p-Elliott menswear runway show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Charlie James snapped backstage in Look #9 at N-p-Elliott S/S18. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Close-up shot of trousers, backstage at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models wear bold stripes backstage at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A model dressing backstage at the N-p-Elliott runway show for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Long-haired models photographed backstage dressing at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A bold black & white jacket photographed backstage at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Reid Rohling snapped backstage dressing at N-p-Elliott Spring/Summer 2018 runway show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Yves snapped backstage in a bold op art pattern at the N-p-Elliott S/S18 menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model August Gonet photographed backstage at N-p-Elliott for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.

N-P-ELLIOTT

S/S 2018

Scottish-born, New York City designer Nicholas P. Elliott’s first US runway show for his N-p-Elliott
menswear line, Spring/Summer 2018. Photography Alexander Thompson. http://npelliott.com/

FENG CHEN WANG
S/S 2018

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  • Feng Chen Wang. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Made In China. Backstage at Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models snapped being prepped backstage before the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Dane Bell snapped backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model snapped backstage in a white jacket at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Backstage at Feng Chen Wang menswear. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model's board snapped backstage at Feng Chen Wang, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photograph by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Intricately designed clothing, backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model snapped getting dressed, backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Young male models photographed backstage before the Feng Chen Wang menswear show, S/S18. Photographs by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Closeup of jeans backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models before walking backstage at Feng Chen Wang menswear. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model gets his makeup applied backstage at the Feng Chen Wang collection. Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Intricately designed clothing on male models, backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A fanny pack, backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear collection. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Made In China. Backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Backstage, Feng Chen Wang collection. Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model snapped getting dressed, backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Cutting edge clothing, backstage at Feng Chen Wang menswear. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Portrait of a male model backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Backside of clothing, backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model snapped putting on his hoodie, backstage at Feng Chen Wang, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photograph by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model wears a red look backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show, S/S18. Photographs by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A model's look board snapped backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Gathered details on menswear, photographed backstage at the Feng Chen Wang collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Gathered details on clothing snapped backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Backstage, Feng Chen Wang. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Detail shot of trousers and sneakers, backstage at Feng Chen Wang menswear. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Backstage at the Feng Chen Wang menswear collection. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Gathered details on cutting edge menswear, photographed backstage at the Feng Chen Wang collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model wears a plaid look backstage before the Feng Chen Wang menswear show, S/S18. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Portrait of a male model in Feng Chen Wang, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photograph by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Backside, Made In China. Photographed backstage at Feng Chen Wang menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Feng Chen Wang menswear. S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.

FENG CHEN WANG

S/S 2018

With a master’s degree in fashion from the prestigious Royal College of Art in London in 2015, we first became aware of the London based menswear designer Feng Chen Wang when the brand was nominated for the LVMH Prize in 2016. In her first New York runway show, the designer paid homage to her home country with “Made In China” emblazoned on many of the looks. Most designers don’t usually boast about that, but Feng Chen was determined to change the negative connotations of her produced in China collection. With the designer’s focus on technical outerwear, we saw futuristic garments that caught our eye in more ways than one. Design touches included ruching, drawstrings, top-stitching and slashes on this primarily athletic line. And what about those fantastic gloves! A quote from the brilliant designer in WWD regarding her inspiration, “The Chinese landscape, with it’s vast rural expanses and vivid expressions of color, inspired a collection which contemporizes China’s luxury heritage.” Feng Chen Wang, a Ponyboy favorite. Photography Alexander Thompson. http://www.fengchenwang.com/

GUSTAV VON ASCHENBACH
SPRING 2018

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  • Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model snapped backstage in hair at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models dressing boards snapped backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model gets his hair prepped before walking backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model poses backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models get dressed backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A mustard trench coat snapped backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Sage gets dressed backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model snapped backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Headshot of a dreaded male model backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine.A dreaded male model backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Trousers and sneakers snapped backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model snapped backstage in hair & makeup at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models wear the latest from Robert Geller in his Gustav Von Ashcenbach menswear project for Spring 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model poses backstage at the Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Headshot of a male model with an afro hairstyle, backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine.A dreaded male model backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A dreaded male model backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model gets dressed backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models dressed in blue, backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Headshot of a male model with an afro, backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine.A dreaded male model backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models dressing boards photographed backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model gets dressed backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models dressed in red, backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Men's sneakers photographed backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine.A dreaded male model backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model poses backstage at the Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by New York designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model gets his hair styled before walking backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model dressed all in black, snapped backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models look board snapped backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A male model gets his hair prepped before walking backstage at Gustav Von Ashcenbach Spring 2018 menswear show by designer Robert Geller. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Gustav von Aschenbach. Spring 2018. Robert Geller. Ponyboy magazine NY.

GUSTAV VON ASCHENBACH

SPRING 2018

Gustav von Aschenbach is the highly anticipated menswear project created by New York City designer Robert Geller. In usual Geller fashion, the designer did not disappoint. Named after the main character from the book “Death in Venice” by Thomas Mann, Geller created a more accessible and affordable line, taking a break from his usual very stylish and avant-garde collections. Looks were very easy and effortless, something that you could just pull out of the dryer and throw on. But it was far from boring. In fact, we found the simplicity of the boxy and oversized cuts, many shown in monochromatic pairings, to be refreshing, youthful and just beautiful. It all seemed utilitarian, as if one was wearing a uniform or workwear. As always, Geller keeps us watching and wanting more. Photography Alexander Thompson.

PRIVATE POLICY
S/S 2018

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  • Male model Jacopo Olmo wears Private Policy Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model has his makeup applied backstage at the Private Policy menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model board, backstage at Private Policy Spring/Summer 2018 show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Keisuke photographed backstage at Private Policy Spring/Summer 2018 menswear presentation. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model gets fitted backstage at the Private Policy Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A female model snapped backstage in stripes and chaps, at the Private Policy Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Elvis adjusts his sunglasses, backstage at the Private Policy S/S18 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Sunglasses photographed backstage at Private Policy Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male models get dressed backstage at the Private Policy menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A model wears Private Policy S/S18 menswear. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model gets snapped backstage at Private Policy Spring/Summer 2018 menswear collection. Photography for Ponyboy magazine NY by Alexander Thompson.
  • Model Eliseu photographed in Private Policy, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Sup Park snapped backstage in hair at Private Policy for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Male model Damien Medina photographed backstage at the Private Policy Spring/Summer menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A model snapped backstage getting dressed by Alexander Thompson at Private Policy S/S18, for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Dallas snapped backstage at Private Policy menswear presentation. Photography for Ponyboy magazine by Alexander Thompson New York.
  • Model Jacopo Olmo gets his makeup applied at the Private Policy S/S18 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A female model in top and shorts by Private Policy, for Spring/Summer 2018. Photographs by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A female model photographed backstage at the Private Policy S/S18 menswear presentation. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Sup Park snapped in Private Policy for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Models photographed backstage before the Private Policy S/S18 menswear presentation. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model wears a
  • A male model poses in a trench coat, backstage at Private Policy S/S18. Photos by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model backstage in checkerboard, at Private Policy S/S18. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Dallas photographed backstage at the Private Policy Spring/Summer 2018 menswear show. Photograph by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Backstage Private Policy for Spring/Summer 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.

PRIVATE POLICY

S/S 2018

Young and hip, Private Policy showed their Spring/Summer 2018 collection called Trinkets during Men’s New York Fashion Week. The design duo, consisting of creative founders Haroran Li and Siying Qu, both graduates of the Parsons School of Design, once again gave us rebellious youth with their vision. Albeit a small collection, Private Policy gives all their guts and glory! This season’s inspiration seemed to be a mix of both cowboy and bondage, or perhaps western punk? Key elements included satin bombers with matching chaps and bondage trousers. The black & white checkerboard look thrown into the mix was a festive element, as well as the Native American jacquard jacket and shorts ensemble, worn by male model of the moment, Jacopo Olmo. And all looks were worn with cowboy boots. But perhaps our favorite look was the incredible trench coat that appeared to be made from plastic deli bags with the classic “Thank You” text. These super fab looks were topped off with fun wigs by Oribe wizard, Kien Hoang, which helped to lend that rebellious “Sprouse” punk feel. Private Policy is one to follow. Photography Alexander Thompson http://www.privatepolicyny.com/

DAVID HART
SPRING 2018

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  • David Hart Spring 2018 menswear collection. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A green Ban-lon style sweater photographed backstage at the David Hart Spring 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Guayabera shirts shown for Spring 2018 by menswear designer David Hart. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Menswear from New York designer David Hart, for Spring 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A straw hat and knit top by menswear designer David Hart for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Kien Hoang for Oribe puts finishing touches on a male model, backstage at the David Hart Spring 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • An off-white linen suit by menswear designer David Hart for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Womenswear looks by designer David Hart for Spring 2018, shown during New York Fashion Week Men. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model wears a tan linen suit by designer David Hart for 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model in a striped knitwear from designer David Hart, for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Colorful linen suits shown during New York Fashion Week Men S/S18, by designer David Hart. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A model wears a Guayabera shirt by designer David Hart for 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Paisley tuxedos shown on the runway at David Hart for Spring 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model snapped backstage in a David Hart Spring 2018 suit. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models photographed backstage before the David Hart Spring 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A female model in a tie top and high waisted pants, photographed backstage at David Hart Spring 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Menswear by designer David Hart, for Spring 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A vivid mint suit on a male model, snapped backstage at David Hart for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Colorful suits at the David Hart Spring 2018 show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A model wears a Cuban inspired menswear look by designer David Hart for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • B&W images of male models, backstage at David Hart for Spring 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A bold striped blazer photographed on a male model, backstage at David Hart for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Spring 2018 Cuban inspired menswear on the runway for David Hart. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A bright red suit on a male model for Spring 2018, by menswear designer David Hart. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A female model gets her makeup touched up before the David Hart menswear show for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A male model in a blue paisley tuxedo by menswear designer David Hart, for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Ban-lon inspired knitwear by menswear designer David Hart, for Spring 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A female model in a tie top and high waisted trousers, backstage at David Hart Spring 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Spring 2018 Cuban inspired menswear looks on the runway by David Hart. Photography for Ponyboy magazine NY by Alexander Thompson.
  • A male model in a brown paisley tuxedo by menswear designer David Hart, for Spring 2018. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Hairstylist Kien Hoang for Oribe puts finishing touches on a male model, backstage at the David Hart Spring 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A banana print shirt photographed on a male model, backstage at David Hart for Spring 2018. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A pink Guayabera shirt on a male model, backstage at David Hart for Spring 2018. Photography for Ponyboy magazine NY by Alexander Thompson.
  • Male models in sunglasses, backstage at the David Hart Spring 2018 menswear show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • David Hart

DAVID HART

SPRING 2018

Menswear designer David Hart kindly took us on a colorful trip to Cuba with his oh-so-cool collection for Spring 2018. It’s no big secret that we at Ponyboy are big David Hart fans and can never get enough of his terrific vintage inspired clothing. This season we saw beautifully cut linen suits in a great color palette, including mint, salmon and coral. The boldly striped blazer was a fabulous piece, as well as the banana print shirts. He showed two Guayaberas, our favorite being the pastel pink version. And we loved the Ban-lon inspired knits. Accessories included straw hats, wayfarers and silk neck scarves that lent an air of stylish sophistication. Hart knocks out tuxedos so beautifully (which we saw last season), for example, the blue paisley print stunner, also shown in brown. We love when he throws a few women’s looks into the collection. This season he featured a 50s “pipe dreams” print tie top shown with a high waisted trouser. While Hart looks to the past for inspiration, his designs never seem too retro, and always appear to be made for the modern stylish man. Photography Alexander Thompson http://www.davidhartnyc.com/

LIBERTINE
IN LIBERTINE WE TRUST

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  • Model Jonathan Normolle wears a Libertine Dangles tweed coat, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine Roses & Kitty blazer, with Roses photo tee. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine Sup dog cashmere pullover & Krampus sweatpants. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine Neat crystal coat, and Party Hardy coat. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears Libertine Roses sweatpants, photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine Blazed beanie & hoodie. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine sequin driver jacket & shorts. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine Rainbow poncho. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine velvet rose driver & shorts set. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine Rainbow sequin bomber with Roses sweatpants. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine sweatshirts and leopard shorts. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Jonathan Normolle, from New York Model Management, wears a Libertine face mask. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.

LIBERTINE!

IN LIBERTINE WE TRUST…

Founded in 2001, the West Coast based clothing company, Libertine, is forever on our mind and always our favorite show to cover each season during New York Fashion Week. It’s much more than a fun-filled show. The collection that designer/founder Johnson Hartig sends down his runway each season pops with explosive color and design. It’s the perfect mix of art meets fashion, never boring and always fun-filled, young and vibrant. Take a trip down an electric walkway and live life to the fullest! Wear Libertine! Model Jonathan Normolle/New York Model Management. Photography Alexander Thompson. Stylist/editor Xina Giatas. Men’s grooming Walton Nunez. All menswear courtesy of Libertine, for Fall/Winter 2017. http://www.ilovelibertine.com/

THEE TEEN-AGED
ALYASHA OWERKA-MOORE

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  • The Teen-Aged. Photography by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • The Teen-Aged posse, photographed by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Photo from Thee Teen-Aged menswear look book. Photographed by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Detail shot of trousers by menswear line Thee Teen-Aged. Photography by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Alyasha Owerka-Moore & Jason Adams, from Thee Teen-Aged. Photography by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Tony Bang & Taylor Vinton photographed for Thee Teen-Aged menswear line look book. Photography by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Taylor Vinton for Thee Teen-Aged menswear look book. Photography by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Alex Mazuera photographed for The Teen-Aged menswear look book by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • The Teen-Aged crew, photographed by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Detail of a printed t-shirt from Thee Teen-Aged menswear line. Photography by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Taylor Vinton photographed by Connor Wyse for Thee Teen-Aged menswear look book. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Cal Travis Oaks, Taylor Vinton, Jason Adams and Alyasha Owerka-Moore photographed for Thee Teen-Aged menswear look book. Photograph by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Cal Travis Oaks photographed by Connor Wyse for Thee Teen-Aged look book. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • A t-shirt from the menswear line The Teen-Aged. Photographed by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Mug shots from Thee Teen-Aged. Photography by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Detail shot of men's trousers by Thee Teen-Aged. Photography by Connor Wyse. Ponyboy magazine New York.

THEE TEEN-AGED

ALYASHA OWERKA-MOORE

Thee Teen-Aged is the new “bad boy” menswear brand that we stumbled upon from the oh-so-talented Alyasha Owerka-Moore. Alyasha, also known as ‘Aly’, helped launch Phat Farm, the very popular 90s clothing label from record mogul Russel Simmons. He’s also had design stints with Droors Clothing (DC), American Dream Inc., Alphanumeric, Fiberops and now resides as the brand historian for the PF.Flyers sneaker brand. Photography & Videos Connor Wyse.  https://thee-teen-aged.com/  https://www.instagram.com/theeteenaged/?hl=en

PONYBOY:  Aly! You just recently launched a menswear project, Thee Teen-Aged clothing line. How did this all come about?

ALYASHA OWERKA-MOORE:  Thee Teen-Aged has actually lived several lives starting back in 2011. I’d printed some shirts back then and worked with a friend’s company to do a collaborative project. We’d built, cut and sewed samples and then unfortunately, my friend’s company went bankrupt. Later it was launched as a skateboard company and more of just a passion project. In December 2016, I partnered up with some old friends who gave me the opportunity and support to hire a team, and actually build the brand I’d initially wanted it to be. I get to work with a bunch of like-minded and talented friends whom I’ve respected for a long time.

PONYBOY:   What originally caught our attention is the aesthetic behind the line, reminiscent of a 1950s B movie, bad boy teenage delinquency, with a twist of punk thrown in there. We just love it! Tell us about this inspiration?

ALYASHA OWERKA-MOORE:   I’m a big fan of those exact 1950s teenage delinquency films. When I was a kid, my mom hipped me to brands like Fiorucci. In the late 70s and early 80s there was a big revival of 40s & 50s fashion, as well as a reinterpretation of rockabilly, as well as punk taking the piss at the 40s-50s utopic nuclear family. I feel like today we are living in a similar time socially and politically. The name simply means that the things that I do to make me a functioning adult and productive member of society are the exact things I was told to discard to become that. Thee Teen-Aged is actually the anti-midlife crisis.

PONYBOY:   The vintage inspired clothing trend has really exploded over the past few years, primarily menswear and workwear. What makes this label stand out from the other vintage inspired labels?

ALYASHA OWERKA-MOORE:   There are so many brands that do “workwear” well. Perhaps too many. I love workwear, but I’m a black man who grew up in New York City. I don’t personally find any romance in the dustbowl, depression or Jim Crow eras, as much as I respect the clothing and style of those eras. I do find inspiration in the music of those times. In my mind, the world doesn’t need another workwear brand. I like rock ‘n’ roll and city shit. A brand is similar to a person; if you spend your time trying to be everything to everyone, you lose your sense of self and identity. It’s my own opinion, but a brand should have an attitude.

PONYBOY:  Well said! The pieces are made in the USA. In fact, you have a teaser video titled, “Proudly Made By Immigrants in The USA”, obviously a statement against President Trump’s policies. Correct?

ALYASHA OWERKA-MOORE:  Absofuckinglutely right!

PONYBOY:  The staples in the collection seem to be the denim jeans, button-up shirts (love the leopard detail!), jackets and t-shirts. How many pieces do you have in the line so far?

ALYASHA OWERKA-MOORE:   Two jeans. One is a classic stovepipe, and the other is a roomier version of what is contemporarily called a “Slim-straight”. An hbt pant in black and khaki. There’s a flannel Shirt. And a selvedge chambray shop class shirt. A nylon “windbreaker”. Leather riders jacket (called the “Tony Wong” named after the baddest cat in the film The Wanderers.) And six tee shirts.

PONYBOY:   Who are the core members of Thee Teen-Aged project? Are you the main designer or is it a collaborative effort?

ALYASHA MOORE:   Technically, I am the main designer and creative director. However, it is definitely a collaborative effort. Connor Wsye shoots all the photos and video. George Wilson does all of the manufacturing, production management and collaborates on cut and sew design. Jason Adams contributes graphics and design concepts. Brian Awitan manages sales. And Cal Travis Oaks, Tony Bang and Taylor Vinton keep the energy flowing!

PONYBOY:   What can we expect from Thee Teen-Aged in the future? Any plans for a pop-up? Trade shows? Collaborations?

ALYASHA MOORE:   We’ve been toying with the idea of showing at Liberty Fairs / Piti Uomo / Made in USA section. As well as Complex Con and Inspiration. It would be cool to do a pop-up, but I think that a flagship store says so much more. Other than that, keep making things that we dig on.

LIBERTINE
F/W 2017

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  • Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A Libertine model snapped backstage in hair/makeup for Fall/Winter 2017. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponboy magazine NY.
  • A red embellished women's overcoat backstage at the Libertine F/W17 collection. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Ryan Keating snapped backstage at Libertine F/W17 show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Masha Tsarykevich snapped backstage at the Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • An elaborate jacket photographed on a model backstage at Libertine for Fall/Winter 2017. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model wears an embellished wool cap backstage at the Libertine F/W17 collection. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Chen Siqi photographed backstage at Libertine F/W17 show. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Blond models photographed backstage at Libertine F/W17 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Jonas Kloch snapped backsage at Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Embellished Converse sneakers photographed backstage at Libertine F/W17 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male models Keisuke Asano & Malik Alain snapped backstage at Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine New York.
  • Model Elza Briuka photographed in Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Dressing card for model Cristina Piccone, backstage at Libertine Fall/Winter 2017. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponboy magazine NY.
  • Models wear the latest from Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photographed for Ponyboy magazine NY by Alexander Thompson.
  • Nail art photographed backstage at Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Ian Weglarz photographed backstage in Libertine, Fall/Winter 2017. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A tie-dyed mink at Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Embroidered women's boots snapped backstage at Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Atikah Karim photographed backstage in a Libertine mink for Fall/Winter 2017. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Model Alexander Newman wears a
  • Model Cristina Piccone photographed backstage at Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models Dallas Alberti & Josh Knight photographed in Libertine for Fall/Winter 2017. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • A model wears an embellished coat, backstage at the Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Libertine bags photographed backstage for Fall/Winter 2017. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models Alina Honcharuk & Karime Bribiesca photographed in sequins, backstage at Libertine F/W17. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Models Masha Tsarykevich & Gustavo Sanches photographed in leopard looks from the Libertine Fall/Winter show. Photographed by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Mikhael Ayoub photographed in Libertine for Fall/Winter 2017. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Male model Nick Hadad photographed backstage at Libertine F/W17 in holographic paillettes. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
  • Eclectic nail art photographed backstage at Libertine Fall/Winter 2017 collection. Photography by Alexander Thompson for Ponyboy magazine NY.
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LIBERTINE

F/W 2017

Johnson Hartig is the Los Angeles based designer and founder of the oh so fabulous clothing label Libertine. Shown twice a year during New York Fashion Week, Hartig’s collection is the one that we are always most excited to cover. Perhaps it’s the explosion of prints and emblems on colorful clothing, as well as the intriguing mix of punk references on high fashion clothing. Or perhaps it’s because each individual piece of clothing is a thought out piece of wearable pop art. But whatever the reasons, we are extremely ecstatic for our interview with the brilliant Hartin. Photography Alexander Thompson http://ilovelibertine.com/

PONYBOY:  Johnson, we’re big fans of the Libertine label and it’s always a Ponyboy favorite to cover during New York Fashion Week! Please tell us about your most recent collection for Fall/Winter 2017.

JOHNSON HARTIG:  Thank you! We’re big fans of Ponyboy! Our Fall/Winter 17 collection was inspired by everything from Romanian gypsies to Ann Getty interior design. Always art inspirations, as art is nearest and dearest to us. With my art background it’s little wonder… it was a really luxurious collection, and quite divine and rich we think…

PONYBOY:   Libertine collections are always such a fun event – so young and filled with colors, patterns and textures. Where do you get your inspiration from?

JOHNSON HARTIG:   Travel, literature (the pop art word print was Robert Burns’ “Oh were my love yon Lilac fair” done in these intoxicatingly bright saturated colors), nature, history, luxuriousness, beauty, punk rock, no wave, and classical music…all the usuals…

PONYBOY:   Each show is a visual explosion of creativity. And we can never decide our favorite Libertine looks each season (those punk Union Jack pieces from Spring/Summer 2017 are always in our dreams!). But offhand, for this collection, we loved the pieces with holographic paillettes, the full leopard looks, and the “Neat Neat Neat” trench, which we think might be a nod to The Damned song? Oh and we mustn’t forget the black coat with the silver beading and hands that gave us Art Deco/Schiaparelli visions. What would you say are your own personal favorites from this collection?

JOHNSON HARTIG:   I love the “neat, neat, neat” crystal effect, yes inspired by the Damned, also a cool “Birthday party” sweatshirt, and the all over leopard spotty looks DRIVE ME CRAZY –  so fucking divine…men’s clothes are so easy, women are more complicated…

PONYBOY:  There seems to be consistent pop art/punk overtones in your collections, which is something that we go crazy for. Would you say this comes from your formative years?

JOHNSON HARTIG:  Yes, of course! I was a product of the late 70s/80s and there was a thriving punk rock scene in Los Angeles and Orange County. It was such a free time to express one’s creativity through clothing, and especially being in art school at the time – never could beat that time – the kids of today have NO idea how to express themselves – they aren’t confident enough, there’s too much self analyzing now…it’s a shame really…

PONYBOY:  We’re enamored with the pop art “lettering” print on Looks #16 & 17 – that mink is just fantastic! Did you design that print?

JOHNSON HARTIG:   Yes, I designed it. As I said, it’s the English romantic poet Robert Burn’s poem done in poppy colors….that mink coat is over 600 pieces of intarsia pieces – our furrier called us in a rage when she received the pictures of what I wanted and said she could never do it, then did, and it is her favorite thing she’s ever made now…

PONYBOY:   Some of the very dramatic one of a kind coats and capes that are shown on your runway each season are extensively covered with embellishments/beading, which must be very labor intensive to create. Can you tell us on average how long it might take to make a piece like this?

JOHNSON HARTIG:   Some of them weeks, some of them a day, some hours, and in a great flurry of inspiration, if I’m in the studio working alone, with a great classical aria playing, maybe just minutes…inspiration is elusive, and can’t be predicted…

PONYBOY:   We’re big vintage collectors and have been for years, since high school actually. And we’ve never stopped collecting! The Libertine label is not only ready to wear, but also an interesting mix of vintage with embellishments. Would you say that vintage plays a big part in your life as well?

JOHNSON HARTIG:   Vintage is all I wore when I was a young man, we all did, everyone in art school then did…the more outrageous the better…and in fact my Grandmother and Great Aunt Birdie used to take me to thrift stores when I was a very young child – they loved it so much…they used to wear one pair of shoes into the store and wear another pair they liked better out – their reasoning was – they’re all old anyway – who cares as long as they leave a pair…any wonder I have such a rebellious contrary spirit?!

PONYBOY:  You are a West Coast based label. Do you have any thoughts of opening a boutique in Los Angeles?

JOHNSON HARTIG:  We are opening a free standing Libertine shop in the new Fred Segal store opening in the fall on Sunset Boulevard. That’s as close as we’ll get to our own store I think – we’ll leave that to the pros….

PONYBOY:  A rather sad thought, a large chunk of your Spring/Summer 2016 collection went missing, thanks to UPS. This is such a devastating loss, as your pieces are like works of art. Were the pieces ever recovered?

JOHNSON HARTIG:  Nope, never saw that box again…I know it’s sitting in some warehouse somewhere just waiting for us patiently …what a cadre of divine things just sitting there in a dark box somewhere …