Designer Thomas Engel Hart turned a quiet Marais street into vintage LA for an intimate yet raucous presentation that channeled the city’s punk heritage. Attired in ripped, painted jeans and leather jackets with fringe detailing, his three models were so inspired by their greaser hairdos that they played the part to the full, squatting on the pavement chugging beer, smoking and eating pizza, to Thomas’ delight : « That is so perfect ! » was heard as one of the boys popped another Heineken. Guests also admired the video presentation of the collection directed by photographer Eric Nehr, who admitted the graphic effect was created using a piece of plexiglass recycled from a shoot with actress Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Photography Marcus Mam
KEYWORDS: Eric Nehr, fashion, film, mens shows. thomas engel hart
From Designer rag: Thomas Engel Hart channels L.A Punk « Mens rag, June 30th, 2009, 1:31 pm
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[...] Thomas Engel Hart is based in Paris, but he worked out his shit when he was club kid in early nineties New York and he’s still way more into fantasy and dressing like a rock god update than a Parisian aristo kid. [...]