Cover Photography by Jerris Madison for www.jerrismadison.com
Styling by Laurence Laurent
Grooming by Donaldo Taylor for www.donaldo.me

Latino cover model Jon L shows off his versatility, sexy side and talks about what’s important to him and his career as a model.

Cover Photography by Jerris Madison for www.jerrismadison.com
Styling by Laurence Laurent
Grooming by Donaldo Taylor for www.donaldo.me

Leather Vest/Pants IN AISCE www.inaise.com
Bracelets Maria Rudman www.mariarudman.com

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Leather Hoody IN AISCE www.inaise.com

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Red Pant Aloha Rags Boutique www.aloharag.com
Silver Backpack Aloha Rags Boutique www.aloharag.com
Silver Trench Aloha Rags Boutique www.aloharag.com

Leather Vest/Pants IN AISCE www.inaise.com
Bracelets Maria Rudman www.mariarudman.com
Boots  BESS www.bess-nyc.com

INTERVIEW

1.  Who is your favorite male model? John Kortajarena because of his humbleness and success. His dedication has made him one of the top male supermodels of the world and helped him book some of the biggest campaigns of the world.

2.  What is your favorite must have fashion item? My black combat boots. They go with almost everything I wear and make me feel in style. Women love them ;^).

3.  What do you wear on go-sees? I like to keep it simple. First impressions always counts. I wear a plain well fitted shirt, with a nice pair black fitted jeans and my combat boots.

4.  What’s your favorite gadget? My iPhone. It allows me to get emails from my agents and keeps me in touch with my friends and family.

5.  What’s your favorite restaurant? Sushi is one of my favorite dishes. TAO on 53rd St. and Madison Ave in NYC is the place for me. They have the best sushi and service in the city. They play the best chill mood house music in NYC and it’s a very fun and cool place to meet friends. Its like partying while you eating. Best place for me.

6.  Favorite Grooming product? Soft Wax for hair. Its allows me to style my hair in many ways that gel will never do plus is soft wax doesn’t have a greasy feel at all and smells pretty good. I carry it in my bag at all times.

7.  Favorite music that gets you hype before a runway show? House music definitely! Its like caffeine to my ears. It keeps me in a positive mood at all times and it gives me confidence and boost my adrenaline to hit the runway and get the job done right. It never fails me. I feel I can conquer the world.

8.  Do you follow daily fitness program? I used to but not any more. Now I believe in listening to the body. I’ve been doing this for the pass 6 months and the results I see are amazing. From time to time I incorporate a spinning class for a week to get my cardio going. I workout daily religiously for about 1 hour a day.  FITNESS IS FOR LIFE!

9.  What are your plans for the future after modeling? My plans for my future after modeling is to become a chef. I’m currently going to culinary school. I’m on my second cycle and have 3 more to go. I love to cook and its my second passion after modeling.
 
Stats

Height     6.0
Waist      30
Inseam    32
Neck       14
Arms       15 1/2
Suit         38 R
Shoe        10
Signed or Unsigned? Signed to Models International, NYC
Race  Latino

Photography by Jerry Stolwijk

Debuting Stateside...Yahya Demir

Lumberjack

Mixing the logging industry with the fashion industry can blend beautifully if done correctly. Cover model and newcomer, Yahya Demir, shows you how it’s done.

Photographer  Jerry Stolwijk for Bybusto
Styling  Hakan Urfalıoğlu
Hair & Makeup  Osman Nuri Buruk for Bybusto
Model  Yahya Demir for Bybusto
Retouch  Levent Sülün

Red Plaid Shirt  Burberry
Black and Grey Pants  Tween
Suspenders and Leather Gloves  Topman

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Plaid Shirt  Que
Smoke Grey Pants Tween
Plaid Vest  Diesel
Leather Gloves Network
Plaid Pants Sarar

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Jean Shirt  Topman
Scarf  Burberry
Suspenders  Topman

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Grey and Blue Plaid Shirt Diesel
Dress Pants  Sarar
Dark Blue Tricot  Tween
Suspenders  Topman

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Red Plaid Shirt  Topman
Dark Blue Tricot  Que
Pants  Sarar
Navy Blue Hat  Topman

Red & White Polo Shirt  Tween
Off White & Blue Cardigan Diesel
Dress Pants  Avva

INTERVIEW:

1. Who is your favorite male model? My favourite model is Jon Kortajaren.
2. What is your favorite must have fashion item? Distressed jeans. I can wear them   with anything day or night.
3. What do you wear on go sees? Mostly casual comfortable stuff like jeans, t-shirt,   and sneakers. Sometimes this depends on mood and/or client.
4. What’s your favorite gadget? I can’t live without my iPhone. It helps me stay focused, organized  and  entertained.
5. What’s your Favorite restaurant? Epope in Istanbul where I live. Great atmosphere, fantastic food!
6. Favorite Grooming product(s)? Vichy Body Lotion. Fragrances: Abercrombie eau de Toilette, Dolce & Gabbana Gold.
7. Favorite music that gets you hype before a runway show? Jazz and Mino Latin;
J- Lo, Diego Torres, Gypsy Kings, Enrique Iglesias. Opera; Emma Shaplin.
8. Favorite global destination to relax? Buyuk Ada (Big Island) because there are no cars.  Just horses and wagons as means of transportation.
9. Do you follow daily fitness program? 9am in morning I do a 45min run then 20   min cycling, followed with a combination of pilates and light weight training.
10. What are your plans for the future after modeling? Open my own café/restaurant with worldly cuisine.

Stats:

Height 1.89cm
Hair  Dark Brown
Eyes Green
Waist 70cm
Neck 40cm
Arms 40cm
Suit  48 Regular
Shoe 44.5
Ethnicity Half Turkish and  Half Russian

Back By Popular Demand…Usman Ojibara

Usman Ojibara makes his historic second cover appearance in Obvious Magazine!

Photography  Jerris Madison for www.jerrismadison.com
Grooming  Donaldo Taylor for www.donaldo.me
Wardrobe Styling  J-Mad Styling

Shirt  IN AISCE www.inaise.com

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Red Scarf  H&M

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Shirt/Leather Pant IN AISCE www.inaise.com

Red Suit/Brooch  H&M

INTERVIEW:

1. Who is your favorite male model?  Tyson Ballou. He is the epitome of forever young! He looks amazing in the D&G ads.

2. What is your favorite must have fashion item(s)? Converse Chuck Taylor’s
(they’re so comfortable they feel like slippers.) and Abercrombie & Fitch blue denim jeans.

3. What do you wear on go sees?  I wear fitted jeans, fitted t-shirt and some nice dark shoes. Simplicity is always best in modeling.

4. What’s your favorite gadget?  My Palm Treo Pro is my favorite gadget because I do a lot of business through it also it keeps me available to everyone.  It’s my life support.

5. What’s your favorite restaurant?  T.G.I. Friday’s because of there amazing mashed potatoes.

6. Favorite grooming product(s)?   St. Ive’s Apricot Scrub and Lab Series Invigorating Scrub.

7. Favorite music that gets you hype before a runway show?  Kanye West ‘s Stronger because it prepares me for any challenge ahead with the mindset that if it doesn’t kill me then it can only make me stronger.

8. Favorite global destination to relax?  Nigeria ( Lagos or Ilorin) because when its all said and done there’s no place like home.           

9. Do you follow daily fitness program?  Yes. I go to the gym four or five days a week and I workout for about an hour each day. I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables plus I try and stay away from unhealthy foods.

10. What are your plans for the future after modeling?  I’m actually pursuing a career in acting as well as modeling. Acting will be my full time career after modeling. I also plan on starting a scholarship foundation to help students who are less fortunate make there dreams and goals possible.

Stats:

Height  6’0
Waist  30”
Inseam  32
Neck 16
Arms 34
Suit 40R
Shoe 11
Signed or Unsigned?  Models International (Signed as of May 2010)
Race Nigerian  American

Carefully select a wardrobe that provides a classic feel outside of your comfort zone. Keep your color pallet complementary to your skin tone.

Photography Michael Rowe for www.michaelrowephotography.com
Wardrobe Stylist  Polar Buranasatit
Model  Nick Riback for Major Model Mgmt.

Glasses  Urban Outfitters
Bowtie  Club Monaco
Flannel Shirt  Uniqlo
Trench Coat  Uniqlo

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Glasses  Urban Outfitters
Trench Coat  Uniqlo
Pants  Uniqlo
Shoes  H&M

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Glasses  Urban Outfitters
Blazer  H&M
Shirt Uniqlo  
Tie  Uniqlo
V-neck Sweater  Uniqlo  
Brooch Pin  Possible
Handkerchief  Stylist's Own

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Blazer  H&M
Shirt  Uniqlo
Tie  Uniqlo
V-Neck Sweater  Uniqlo
Brooch Pin  Possible
Handkerchief  Stylist's Own

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Sweatshirt  Uniqlo
Bowtie  Club Monaco
Flannel Shirt  Uniqlo
Brooch Pin  Possible

Glasses   Urban Outfitters
Bowtie  Club Monaco
Flannel Shirt  Uniqlo
Fit Jeans  Gap 1969
Shoes   H&M   
Duffle Bag  Stylist's Own
Pants  Uniqlo
Shoes  H&M

Obvious Magazine sits down with newcomer model, athlete and aspiring actor Lee. He is definitely in it for the long haul. 

Photography Jerris Madison for www.jerrismadison.com
Styling J-Mad Styling
Model Lee

Suit Zara Man
Shirt Gucci
Tie Zara Man

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Jacket GAP
Pant GAP
Bow Tie Club Monaco
Shirt Guess
Belt GAP
Shoes GAP
Fedora Urban Outfitter’s

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Underwear Calvin Klein

Jeans Urban Outfitter’s

1.    Who is your favorite male model?  Andre Brown & Brent Zackery (He’s in mostly every Macy’s ad that was ever marketed.)
2.    What is your favorite must have fashion item? My Guess jeans
3.    What do you wear on go sees? Guess jeans, nice semi-fitted shirt with color, either creative recreation kicks or dress shoes, and top it off with D&G cologne.
4.    What’s your favorite gadget? PS3 all day baby!!!
5.    What’s your Favorite restaurant? Qudoba or anything serving massive burritos
6.    Favorite Grooming product? Purpose soap, if that counts…LOL!
7.    Favorite music that gets you hype before a runway show? Cold Play
8.    Favorite global destination to relax?  Los Cabos, Mexico
9.    Do you follow daily fitness program? Yes. After playing professional baseball for so long, staying fit is a habit now.
10. What are your plans for the future after modeling?  I really am looking forward to acting. Just getting started but so far so good. Plans to finish my degree, managerial sciences aka Head Negro In Charge, at either Georgia State or Morehouse.

Stats

Height  6ft
Waist  32
Inseam  34
Neck 16
Arms 34
Suit 42L
Shoe 12
Signed or Unsigned?  Signed in Atlanta/Carolinas. Unsigned everywhere else and in between
Race  Black