Blood is the New Black

In 2004, Mitra Khayyam launched Blood is the New Black in Los Angeles for several purposes.
First, she wanted to showcase emerging artists and introduce them to the public. Mitra also shares the profit of every t-shirt with the artist that created it.

Moreover, Mitra desired that the public explore new trends in art and design, as well as issues that have meaning to the artists, such as love, death, sex, money, social status, god, and more.

Topics of the 2011 spring/summer collection include vanity, mortality, youth and religion and incorporate the work of six international artists from Los Angeles to Amsterdam.

You can expect 100 designs by more than 30 international artists for the entire 2011 spring/summer collection.

Modeling the collections is Christopher Daze.

Preview the collection here.

Photos Copyright Blood is the New Black.

Category › art , Blood is the New Black , Christopher Daze , US models

Jack Mackenroth for Todd and Terry—Sexier Than Ever

Aussie label Todd and Terry—producers of underwear, swimwear, and sleepwear—has just released a new line of comfortable, fitted briefs.

Modeling for Todd and Terry is designer, athlete, and HIV activist Jack Mackenroth, who looks better than ever!

Born1969 in Seattle, Washington, Jack graduated from Berkeley with a degree in Fine Arts and Sociology. Later, he attended Parsons School of Design in New York.

Have a look at more sexy shots here, or order online at Todd and Terry!

Photos Copyright Todd and Terry.

Category › accessories , Australian designers , Greg Shand , Jack Mackenroth , John Ioannou , Todd and Terry , Underwear , US models

Ex-Marine Models for Timoteo

Tom Cullis shot some new photos for the underwear label, Timoteo. Modeling the sexy Timoteo briefs is a new face for the brand—Shawn M.

Shawn is young US Marine, recently returning home from Iraq. Good luck, Shawn, in your new endeavors as a model!

Have a peek at some more shots here.

Photos Copyright Timoteo.

Category › accessories , Shawn M. , Timoteo , Timoteo Ocampo , Underwear , US designers , US models

Sexy in the Summer—Ryan Lewis in Timoteo

Photographer Allen Zaki shoots US model, Ryan Lewis, at Santa Monica Beach for a foretaste of what Timoteo is bringing us this summer!

He jogs, rides a bike, performs on rings, does a few pull-ups, and spikes a mean volleyball.

Oh, yeah! He’s an amazingly sexy model too…or is it it what he’s wearing?!

I definitely need to hang out on the beach this summer in some of Timoteo’s sportswear!

Check out more sexy shots here.



Photos Copyright Timoteo.

Category › Ryan Lewis , Timoteo , Timoteo Ocampo , US designers , US models

Timoteo’s New Sporty Face: Chris Syers

I am always eager to be introduced to fresh faces in the modeling industry. I just received the images from a photo shoot with Christopher Syers at Timoteo.

Hailing from Murrieta, California, this 20-year-old model stands at 6’1” and weighs 180 lbs. Having played baseball in high school, he clearly has an athletic build.

Chris has been modeling for only 5 months. Welcome to the industry, Chris!




Photos Copyright Timoteo.

Category › Chris Syers , Timoteo , Timoteo Ocampo , US , US designers , US models

Jeans, Jock Straps & New Sexy Model at Timoteo!

LA-based Timoteo has just announced that a new collection of denim is about to hit the streets, as well as a colorful assortment of athletic jock straps.

The photo shoot took place at the Timoteo showroom in Los Angeles by photographer Gary Xu and with a new face, US model Joe Pace.

Born and raised in the southern state of Tennesse, 21-year-old Joe Pace is 6’3” and 195 lbs. Joe currently resides in LA where he studies to become a personal trainer.

The shoot was styled by founder and creative director, Timoteo Ocampo.

Check out the photo shoot here, and be sure not to miss the hot-crossed buns!.

Photos Copyright Timoteo.

Category › accessories , jock straps , Joe Pace , Timoteo , Timoteo Ocampo , US designers , US models

Combining Comfort with Sex Appeal: Ristefsky Macheda

What do you get when you mix European sex appeal with the relaxed life of Australia? You got it! Ristefsky Macheda!

Stephen Ristefsky and Vincent Macheda launched their brand of underwear and beachwear in 2005, combining European sophistication with rugged Aussie masculinity.

Both Stephen and Vincent are of European backgrounds, but they have since wrapped themselves with the Australian way of life.

The recent Ristefsky Macheda campaign features Jonathan Waud of Make Me A Supermodel.

Checkout the online shop at Ristefsky Macheda!

Feel comfortable. Look sexy. Ristefsky Macheda!

About Jonathan Waud
Born in Southhampton, England, Jonathan graduated in French and International Business from the University of the West of England in Bristol, going on to open a construction business. He now resides in Los Angeles with his wife and son.

Photos Copyright Ristefsky Macheda.

Category › accessories , Australian designers , Jonathan Waud , Ristefsky Macheda , Stephen Ristefsky , Swimwear , Underwear , US models , Vincent Macheda

Hot Summers, Hot Models with Timoteo

American model Joel Rush was born 1982 in Tampa, Florida, coming to fame as runner up on the reality series “True Beauty.”

Prior to modeling, Joel was a software salesman in the city where he was born and raised.

Reportedly, Joel is the “party-kind-of-guy” but with a sentimental side to him, as well.

Recently designer at TIMOTEO, Timoteo Ocampo, and photographer Allen Zaki got some hot images of this sexy new model!

TIMOTEO is the brainchild of 26-year-old Timoteo Ocampo, a native of Los Angeles who studied at California State University, receiving a BA in Art with an option in Fashion Design.

Photo Copyright Timoteo.

Category › Joel Rush , Timoteo , Timoteo Ocampo , US designers , US models