JTC IN PARIS: JOSEPH SIGNORET

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IN CONVERSATION|JOSEPH SIGNORET

Name|Joseph Signoret

Age|19

Hometown|Paris, France

How did you get discovered?

I was spotted by a modeling agent at a concert in Paris and called them back.

What were you doing prior to modeling?

I am studying sound recording in Paris

People would be surprised to know that I...

am a huge fan of Marilyn Manson

What's your latest obsession?

The sound of the famous drum machine "TR-808" by Roland

Your most prize possession?

Pictures of my friends

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

David Bryne and Lou Reed

When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?

I said "I Love You" to my boyfriend, Alphonse, this morning

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Passionate, Tedious and Perfectionistic

Describe your personal style:

High waisted jeans or chinos with a shirt tucked in and a pair of doc martens

Your favorite place you have travel to:

San Francisco, California

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

Elephant by Gus Van Sant—Scene: The entire film

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?

Paris, France—I will take you to "Quais de Seine"

If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?

A music show with new bands. In terms of theme, I would like to compose my own theme.

Your wish for the remainder of 2015?

The hopes of going on tour to promote my music!

Clothing: Suit, shirts, jacket, tie, trousers  and tie clip, all by Julien David FW2015; plaid shirt and sweatshirt by Faith Connexion FW2015; sneakers by Vans; t-shirt by Acne Jeans

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: 

Lilly Aitali/Alexis Maheo|Premium Models (Paris)

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Joseph Signoret|Premium Models (Paris)

Special thanks to Lilly Aitali, Alexis Maheo and the men's board at Premium Models (Paris); Sarah Utea at Lucien Pages; Alexandre Bertrand at Faith Connexion (Paris); Joseph for his time spend with JTC after just coming back from a music festival in Paris!

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JOSEPH SIGNORET' S SELF PORTRAIT

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BEN FROM ZWOLLE|BEN COPELAND

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IN CONVERSATION|BEN COPELAND

Name|Ben Copeland

Age|19

Hometown|Amsterdam, Netherlands

How did you get discovered?

I got a message on facebook, photographer asked if I wanted to do a test shoot. I went and there was a scout there, who brought me to I AM ELK.

What were you doing prior to modeling?

I was in high school, now in college, majoring in journalism. I write a lot, like reviews etc. I am currently making videos and short films.

People would be surprised to know that I...

talk in my sleep, all the time!

What's your latest obsession?

Netflix and Dutch films

Your most prize possession?

All my wristbands for all the festivals and the uniform of my fraternity.

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

Dutch media producer, John de Mol

When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?

Friends at my student associations

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Ambitious, Enthusiastic, Bubbly and Cheeky

Describe your personal style:

Sporty

Your favorite place you have travel to:

New York City!

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

Gone Girl—Scene: The entire film and also tv series, Breaking Bad

Your favorite sport:

Sport: Ice skating

Skater: Sven Kramer

Swimmer: Ranomi Kromomidjojo

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?

Amsterdam, Netherlands—De Gezelligheid, a cafe in Zwolle (Town where I lived) is a place where you will see a lot with my friends.

If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?

A show about music festivals report them for a tv show. Theme song: Anything from Disclosure

Your wish for the remainder of 2015?

That I would be able to travel the world with good people as company

Clothing: Turtleneck sweater and blazer by Agnes B. FW2015

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: 

Lilly Aitali|Alexis Maheo|Premium Models (Paris)

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Ben Copeland|Premium Models (Paris)

Special thanks to Lilly Aitali, Alexis Maheo and the men's board at Premium Models (Paris); Chris Apple at Agnes B.; Ben for making the trek during fashion week in Paris and spend time with JTC!

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BEN COPELAND' S SELF PORTRAIT

JTC in PARIS: ERNEST BOUVIER|PREMIUM

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IN CONVERSATION|ERNEST BOUVIER

Name|Ernest Bouvier

Age|16

Hometown|Paris, France

How did you get discovered?

My agent at Premium, Franck discovered me at the metro station at Bourse in Paris and told me I should consider becoming a model, just in town for the SS2016 fashion week! I did quite well at the fashion shows so happy I did!

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Go to school and play sports, like a 16 years old normally do...

People would be surprised to know that I...

love reading lots of book. I love authors such as Maupassant and Milan Kundera.

What's your latest obsession?

I love running. I have ran in marathon championships in Paris.

Your most prize possession?

My CASIO watch my friends gave me.

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

Actors Ryan Gosling and Omar Sy

When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?

To my girlfriend, Margot

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Crazy, Fun and Sociable

Describe your personal style:

Urban but to be quite frank, my style is not that exciting!

Your favorite place you have travel to:

Montreal, Canada

Your favorite film and scene from the film:

Scarface—Scene: The entire film

Your favorite sport:

Sport: Soccer

Team: Saint Germain

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?

Paris, France—There is an area by The Seine where young kids all hang out. That would probably be the place I will bring you.

If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? 

A show similar to Le Grand Journal

Your wish for the remainder of 2015?

I would give money to kids in Africa...so that they have food to eat!

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: 

Lilly Aitali/Alexis Maheo|Premium Models (Paris)

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Ernest Bouvier|Premium Models (Paris)

Special thanks to Lilly Aitali & Alexis Maheo and the men's board at Premium Models; Alexandre Bertrand at Faith Connexion (Paris); Ernest for doing his best to answer my english questions and  time spend with JTC!

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ERNEST BOUVIER' S SELF PORTRAIT

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