Chris North Colton
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Agency:
Re:Quest Models New York
Age:
18
Height:
6’0.5″
Place of Origin:
NYC, Manhattan
Ethnic Origin:
English/Japanese/Irish/Czech
Birthsign:
Gemini
How discovered:
My agent Dave Fothergill followed me down Greene Street in Soho
Favorite things:
Chasing girls down NY city streets in the AM and playing jazz with other musicians
Favorite music, band:
Urban Exploration; Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Robert Glasper, Lionel Louke
Hobbies:
Jazz piano, Aikido, stretching, photography and meditating
Favorite piece of clothing:
My glasses and beanies
What’s your idea of fun?
Drinking some brews on a NY rooftop and being in places where I’m not supposed to be… lol
Favorite modeling experience so far?
Doing the Prada show in Milan
What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
The intricacy of its infrastructure and the effectiveness of its public transportation
Favorite artist (any kind):
Banksy
Place you would love to visit:
Tokyo
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Meditation and other spiritual practices… ethno-pharmacology in the style of Zen Buddhism.
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BOY WHO WANTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD PART 1|CHRIS COLTON
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Clothing: grey dotted print dress shirt by Timo Weiland; color dye t-shirt by American Apparel, customized and drawn by Chris Colton; necklace & jeans, Chris's own
Name|Chris Colton
Age|18
Hometown|Manhattan, New York City
How did you get discovered?
I was discovered by my agent, Dave Fothergill in Soho
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was pursuing piano (Jazz), the revitalization of my spiritual being (good diet, meditation etc.), the formulation of a Think Tank (total mind) and an urban exploration
People would be surprised to know that I...
actually can make a funny joke once in a while
What's your latest obsession?
Re-discovering value, not price, love not just lust…quot;not to say either one is invertenly bad
Your most prize possession?
My piano
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My dad
When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?
My friend at school, Simone
Your favorite place you have travel to
I am looking forward to my first trip through modeling to Milan
Your favorite scene from a film
Catch Me If You Can…When he forges Pan American Airlines checks
Describe your personal style
I am focused, fast-paced but dilligent regarding love and relaxation
I party on weekends pretty often but focus on helping my peers, not endless self indulgence
Your favorite sport or sports figure
Sports…Basketball, hockey and football
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?
triBeCa…I spend a lot of time there myself
Your greatest moment in modeling so far...for you
Taking pictures myself...in all seriousness, probably getting to wear digital gear as a child for Time Magazine…quot;my dad was the photographer/special picture editor at TIME Inc./Time Magazine for more than 20 years. He passed away last year.
Your favorite Jazz artists
Robert Glasper and Brad Mehldau
What is your new year wish for 2011?
The establishment of my public image. The assertion of my values made manifest. To learn how to heal, not harm, create not destroy
MODEL AGENT|Dave Fothergill|Red Models
IMAGES|John TanCONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John TanMODEL|Chris North Colton|Red ModelsSpecial thanks to Dave Fothergill and everyone from Red Models for their support; Whitney Saffel & Natalie Conor at Maguire Steele PR; Chris for sharing his ideology with JTC!
CLOTHING:Timo Weiland-www.timoweiland.comAmerican Apparel-www.americanapparel.com
BONUS: MAGIC TRICK WITH A MESSAGE
BOY WONDER|CHRIS COLTON
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Clothing: grey suit by Tween; shirt by Timo Weiland; shoes by Florsheim; brown suit by Tween; tie by Bespoken; shirt by Shipley & Halmos; vest by Antonio Azzuolo
MODEL AGENT|Dave Fothergill|Red Models
IMAGES|John TanCONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John TanMODEL|Chris North Colton|Red ModelsSpecial thanks to Dave Fothergill and everyone from Red Models for their support; Whitney Saffel & Natalie Conor at Maguire Steele PR; Nicole at Bradbury Lewis PR; Evan Tye & Genevieve Ascencio at Factory PR; Chris for sharing his ideology with JTC!
CLOTHING:Tween-www.tween.com.trTimo Weiland-www.timoweiland.comShipley & Halmos-www.shipley-halmos.comFlorsheim-www.florsheim.comAntonio Azzuolo-www.antonioazzuolo.com
BOY WHO WANTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD PART 2|CHRIS COLTON
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Wow. Some very sexy pics there, MK, thanks.
Well done on finding this very hot boy, MK. He totally turns me on.
Interview
By Rickie Ashman
Sitting down to chat with Chris Colton, model and local jazz composer, the scene was quintessentially New York: a radio mounted on the wall of a West Village pizzeria played back hits from John Coltrane and other legends.
Born and raised in Downtown Manhattan, Colton, who recently tried some of our new winter styles, began modeling as a way to develop his public image. Scouted on Green Street in SoHo, Colton has modeled for Prada, Gap, Nylon Guys and even Vogue - not to mention - he's in the process of releasing his first jazz album.
"Music I write now is more fusion, more power-chords…open sounding, odd time signatures. Like if Nirvana played jazz. More grunge inspired."
Colton, a fan of the Kånken bag since its appearance in the New York scene three years ago (via Opening Ceremony), first noticed the Kånken on a train into the city. After seeing the bag again one day at school, he stopped a fellow student walking to the cafeteria, and asked him where he got it.
“I really like the logo, kind of stamp-like; it was the bright-colored logo that actually got me."
Colton describes the Kånken as a nice, simple bag - small and convenient enough for the city. "It’s the type of bag you don’t have to try to blend with an outfit. It can just stand on its own," he says.
"Fjällräven embodies Swedish design, which is pretty cool," he continues. "North Face and Patagonia have their look, which is classic, and I grew up with them, but I wore them as a kid, and now I’ve kind of moved on. The European feel is a little more modern and edgy. Now that the world is more globalized, I think it’s good to integrate new brands in to one's wardrobe. Makes things more interesting."
Standing on the Highline, a park-of-sorts located in the Meatpacking District, Colton wears one of our newest bags from our higher-end Numbers series – the Totepack No.1.
“The Kånken is the perfect city bag, but I think the tote which converts to the backpack is something really unique.”
Made from a more durable, double-layer of our signature G-1000 fabric, the Totepack No.1 is not only practical for traveling, but will never wear-down. This harkens backs to Fjällräven's eco-friendly ideology that a longer-lasting product is better for the environment.
Colton concludes, "I learned about Fjällräven from the Kånken, but that’s not even the best thing you guys have to offer. 'City' and 'Outdoors' are definitely a great blend. Your 30L or larger bags are definitely something I could see on a train when backpacking around Europe.”
Whether you're a model in the city lugging your lookbook to the next casting or a weekend warrior planning your next hike upstate, from city to summit, Fjällräven has your back!
I love the way he looks geeky one moment and so sexy the next. And he certainly knows he's sexy - flashing that tight little body, delicious treasure trail and tantalising show of pubes.
I love the way he looks geeky one moment and so sexy the next. And he certainly knows he's sexy - flashing that tight little body, delicious treasure trail and tantalising show of pubes.
Well said! 
Mmmmm thanks MK. Very tasty. 
Acclaimed image-maker Joseph Lally offers up a punk film and image editorial based on an ultra-sexual vision of punk. This film stars the beautiful Chris Colton.
Coinciding with the Met exhibition Punk: Chaos to Couture, on which Nick Knight served as a creative consultant, SHOWstudio celebrates fashion film with a dynamic new series. A range of our talented contributors were tasked with exploring punk's central theme of personal expression and DIY by creating or customising a special item of clothing to serve as the subject of their fashion film.