Alistair Wardell

 
 
1. Tell me a little bit about yourself, (your background, and your interests, anything you want the public to know)

Well, I was brought up predominantly in Harrogate in North Yorkshire, spending a few formative years in Scotland, before venturing to London to read Law at University College London (UCL). Upon graduating from UCL I went to work as an Investment Banker in the City for nearly two years, and despite the unpopularity of the industry at the moment, it was a fantastic opportunity to meet, learn and socialise with some incredibly intelligent and diverse characters.

I guess that my main interest would have to socialising, anybody who knows me certainly wouldn’t hesitate in vouching for my enjoyment of a good party, and any attempt at claiming a proper or noteworthy hobby would just be a fabrication having stopped playing Rugby seriously shortly after beginning University. Though as pastimes go drinking, dining and conversing with friends and good company, particularly in a City as vibrant as London, is hard to surpass.

Over the years I have also become fond of exercising. Having not always been quite so athletic, I think it really was working in the City and escaping to the gym to maintain sanity and focus that cemented my affinity with sweat.

2. What made you decide to enter the Calvin Klein competition?

 In short, it was my brother. Several people have mentioned modelling to me in the past, but it was not until he brought the competition to my attention and suggested I enter that I gave it serious consideration. Coming out of working in the City, and looking for a change, coupled with my brother’s encouragement, made me think why not. I mean the competition offers a unique opportunity to experience something completely different, and really would provide the change in direction to my life that I have been searching for.

 3. What artists would I find on your iPod right now?

Somewhat of an eclectic mix, including the new Bon Jovi album, The Script, David Guetta, Pavarotti and of course some old school Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack.

 4. What makes you stand out from the crowd/ what makes you unique?

Probably my creativity and panache for innovative and different thinking. To be clichéd, my thinking out of the box approach to life. This comes out in my care free and free spirited, borderline reckless, approach to enjoying life.

 5. If you could escape for a week to anywhere in the world where would it be?

Whitehaven beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia. Forming part of the protected Australian national park, Whitehaven beach on the uninhabited Whitsunday Island is accessible only by seaplane or boat, and for me, offers unparalleled escapism.

Photography by Zach Burns for WWIT

Were Worth It Too is a UK based online  style bible, that caters  100% to mens fashion. “By mixing designer, highstreet and vintage style, it will provide a comprehensive guide to trends, hottest buys, style & making the most out of your wardrobe.” These photographs were taken by multi-talented model/ photographer Zach Burns.   The model on the cover is Ernestas Juodis from Evolution Model Management.

More Photos of Ernestas after the Jump.

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"Hello mate!",  I always try to feature as much British content as possible on this blog. A few months ago I featured British photographer Suzanne Tak.  Here are some great photos from a series by another British Photographer, Dean Stockings. These  photos are from a 10 page spread he did entitled "SNOW QUEENS". The spread can be seen in reFRESH issue 53 Nov/Dec.

Featured in the spread are James Nyman & Ollie Pearce from Nevs , Dan Hall, James & Harry from M&P   and Leslie Wallace from Evolution.

More photos and photo credits after after the Jump

Photo Credits

Hair & Makeup : Sean Chapman

Jewellery: kindly provided by HANNAH MARTIN (www.hannah-martin.com) & TOMASZ DONOCIK (www.tomaszdonocik.com)

Underwear: supplied by ANDREW CHRISTIAN (www.andrewchristian.com), LOW TEE (www.lowtee.com), 2EROS (www.2eros.com), GINCH-GONCH (www.ginchgonch.com

We did an Interview with Model/ Actress Cynthia Olavarria. Here she is on the cover of Vanidades, the most popular  Spanish Language womens magazine in Latin America. You can check out our interview with her her

Cynthia Olavarria Interview  part 1

Cynthia Olavarria Interview  part 2

Who is the Guy in Britney Spears video for womanizer? He’s Brandon Stoughton from La Models.

Last Friday, Britney Spears released her comeback single for womanizer featuring Male Model,  Brandon Stoughton. Since Britney seems to have cleaned up her act and gotten her career back on track this single will probably do really well.  That means people all over the world will  see  Brandon Stoughton.

Twelve years ago Tyson Beckford  was well known model in the fashion community. He had a Ralph Lauren campaign securely under his belt. However, there was one pivotal  event that i think turned him from a top male model  to a Houselhold name and a male supermodel . That event was his appearance as the male lead in Toni Braxton’s” #1 hit single “Unbreak my Heart”.

Only time will tell if this music video appearance will have a similar effect for Brandon Stoughton. My little  Crystle Ball makes me think that can expect to see lots more of Brandon.

Photos: Ronald N Tan

More Photos after the jump

The video premiered on ABC’s 20/20 last night. In once scene of the video Britney is wearing a black and white outfit and she is sporting a super trendy bob that is very “Anna Wintour meets Posh Spice”. Its a really sleek looking video and I think its much better than the videos from her last album. Notice the Nokia product placement lol. I bet she’ll get a grammy nomination for this. Also featured in the video is male model Brandon Stoughton.

For More pictures of Brandon Stoughton Click here

I have about 50 blogs that i subscribe to and read on a regular basis. One of the blogs that I stay up to date with is Zach Burns Photography Blog ( ive been reading it since its inception). As I previously posted before, I attended  Facshion: Trade Buyer and Consumer show last weekend.  Well at the show Zach was one of the models. If you read most of the major Fashion Blogs you’ll have seen Zach Burns before( he has been featured on most of them and is signed with Evolution Models). He’s also photographer so you may also have seen some of the cool shoots he has done.

I didnt see him after the show so I didnt get a chance to say "Hi", becuase I had to rush off to another engagement. I just thought I’d post two photos that were snapped of Zach Burns ‘burning" up the catwalk. (see  I’m quite clever I made a pun on the word ‘Burn’)

Below is Zach modeling french label "Credau"

More Pictures after the Jump.

Ayar (sometimes Aylar or Ayer) Lie looks like…. Janice Dickinson, Every time I see Iranian model, Ayar Lie in Basshunters videos, I always  think she looks like Janice Dickinson . Does anyone else see the resemblance? Ayar Lie has played the lead female role in all of Basshunters videos.

Below is a clip of Ayar Lie in Basshunter’s Video “All I ever wanted”

I think Ayar Lie looks like a clone of Janice Dickinson ( ok maybe thats bit of an overstatement). I am so serious. So go ahead and tell me if you see the resemblance or tell me if you think I am delusional and I need to invest in glasses LOL.

Photo: Daniel Nunez at Front Management and Luke Richmond at Images NYC photographed by Bruno Rand for Baskit Swimwear

Baskit Swimwear is now casting for the 2009 Baskit national ad campaign to be shot in the New York City area in late September. It’s a paid job plus international print exposure.

Email your best physique shots to Baskit09@yahoo.com 

External Link-

• Baskit Blog

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Justin Timberlake and his friend Trace Ayala started the William Rast label back in 2006. The Label started out as a premium denim brand however they are now branching out to a wider market. To promote the men’s and Womenswear label Justin Timberlake is becoming William Rast. He will be starring in a series of Web Movies called My Name is William Rast. The Ad campign features Justin and model, Erin Wasson in a Bonnie and Clyde-esque scene. The have committed some unknown crime and are on the run from the law.

Pictures After the Jump

Co-Creative Directors Marcella and Johan Lindeberg told WWD:

"you never really know who they are running from or what they are running toward.. But the characters are developed in such a way so we can carry the story on through seasons to come."

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External Links

• William Rast Movie

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