Year of 17 for The Young Gents!
- Feb 21, 2017
- 4 min read
As you may know its been long awaited for this moment!
One Sunny but 30 degree weather day, The Young Gents were built Young Gentlemen tough for this chilly but thrilling shoot.
From the Seans to Max in the middle and late showstopper Damon Jr. ASF Photography never skipped one opportunity to create once again chemistry on set.
-Special Thanks to ASF Photography
This time these little guys decided to be a lot more fun and spontaneous than the suit and tie Gents they will grow and learn to be.
These little guys have returned, this time with their own blog site. You'll see plenty this year of 17 from The Young Gentlemen of A Gentlemans Touch.
These vibrant, young, impressionable little men are back for whats happening in kids wear and Young Gents demonstration.
Real Gentlemen Shake on it. As cold as it was, the Sean Gents were eager to shoot. One of them even said, "I love this." Two little guys who hail from North Philly. Making an entrance as our 8-year old gentlemen.
Even in Fashion there's a pace you take. Some gents like Damon (Below) choose to spiff things up but then you have the fellas (above) that clean up in their own relaxed way.
Young Gent Damon jr. decided to steal the show in his own night owl kind of way. His Fashion feels more comfortable running rapid through the playground after dark.
Polka dots seem to be a Young Gents best friend in this shot. In my personal styling opinion Polka dots have always been fun and expressive.
But lets return to the daytime action...We'll be back Young Damon Jr. Because this little guy will definitely surprise you.
Dressing up or dressing down, shed your fashion and leave an impression that no one but your own stylist intuition can explain.
Sean found the best spot to chill for a quick fashion shot. Sporting what I consider a safe and comfy look. Polo crewneck with a collared underneath. Timberlands have always been a Young Gents best friend when he wants to complete his look in such weather.
There are no excuses or apologies with these young gents this year. These little guys are first exploring their very own fun and creative palette. Even in the frigid weather, the risks they will take to make fashion obvious.
Example: Max Climbing a Tree all by himself in a lumberjack picnic button-down. Two straight back cornrows. Style combination is key with max.
Sometimes you even have to give fashion a dare! Put it in over-drive in a tree with Max. True style has no boundaries and Max is sporty with a hoodie, boot-cut jean and a pair of his favorite climbing boots.
Smiles and flyness. Class in the rugged mud means nothing to these Young Gentlemen, Gents will always be Gents.
The weather in Philadelphia on this particular day said 30 degrees however the energy these little men brought on set quickly made them forfeit the chilly weather.
From slides and monkey bars to logs and tree branches. Fashion climbs, dives and gets a little rough when it comes to these Young Gents. Fences are definitely a fashion must for Max (Below) and heights become fashion to the extreme.
These cool dudes know how to bring smooth and unbiased into fashion. They have no solid opinion so believe me when I tell you, "anything goes...":-D
YEAH Max ---------------------------------->
Allowing the Young Gents their own creative is what curates original style; in the beginning you try a whole lot of different before you become sure. Of course these cool Gents have the supportive assistance of their Parents ;-).
Way to Pose Max!
Above was Max's very first look, I personally have adopted all hues of blue as my favorite colors. Max's mom seems to enjoy molding Max into the matching sets kind of Young Gent and Max seems to enjoy it. This time around, Max took initiative to explore more in this shoot and I have to say that I am very proud.
The Seans (What I call this duo above) came just "in the nick of time" with being our buddy gents of the day. These two know exactly how to relax in style and still keep the buddy code strong. Sean (on the left) was a last minute addition but he made sure to keep his play shoes (new balances) fresh!
Their bond at the shoot was inseparable. Its important at this age to keep a partner by your side, for style motivation and support on Fashion tips. I'm digging that from blue to orange Sean. #ThumbsUp
2 hours Later
The night was drawing nigh but there was still room for one more little guy...And we're back to this interesting little fella.
Arriving on the scene half asleep, needing candy and juice to come alive. Young Damon did not hesitate to jump into gear. After his energy booster, all little man wanted to do was smile.
Racing through the jungle gym, Damon taught us that a Young Gent can remain dapper while jumping, leaping and sliding all over the playground.
All he could not stop doing was cheezing. Every shot he wanted to make sure the camera caught his bright smile.
The swings were his favorite. This tiny Gent can move, as the breeze blew and the chill grew...this little guy was literally "gone with the wind."Yet as you can clearly see everything chocolate for this Young Gent, from the blazer down to the socks. Still no denying the dapper etiquette for this teeny tiny three year old.
Fun is what gave me the motivation to choose working with these little guys! Not to mention they are the next step in Mens Style. After all, there is plenty I plan to learn from these Young Gents going forward.
Check them out on Instagram @TheYoungGentlemen
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Facebook: The Young Gents
Blog By: Kay Jay Nwankwo
Photography: Will Autore of ASF Photography.
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