Casey Culver
Based in New York, NY.
Tennessee > New York > Milan, Italy > Paris, France > Tennessee > New York
Landscaping > Model > Director > Photographer > Marketing Strategist > Entrepreneur
Part 01
Modeling
STREET
L'Uomo Vogue
This image comes from an editorial in L'Uomo Vogue magazine.
The Vogue story was an early attempt to explore streetwear as high fashion, and while the look may not strike you as streetwear now, it was groundbreaking for Vogue to present it that way.
I was just a punk skater kid—but at that time, and especially in the luxury fashion world, this creativity was still on the fringe. Looking back, this image might be the first streetwear-inspired editorial in a major fashion magazine. It wouldn’t be long before designers like Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy began incorporating streetwear into their aesthetics, reshaping the industry forever.
Y-3 + Jil Sander + Supreme NYC
VICTIM OF THE CRIME
Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane
In addition to being part of the first teams to bring streetwear to popular culture, I was also fortunate to play a part in pushing against the societal constructs of gender. Hedi Slimane was the lead designer at Dior Homme and included skirts for men in his "Victim of the Crime" collection. Because my look was equal parts androgynous and masculine, I served as a good fit to explore this very early wave of culture that challenged how men can represent themselves.
Learning From the Best
Alasdair McLellan
Another Magazine
This series of photographs was shot by the legendary Alasdair McLellan, known for his evocative portraits and cinematic aesthetic.
David Burton
British GQ
Burton’s signature refined aesthetic beautifully highlights the sophistication of the garments styled by Jo Levin, featuring pieces from Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Richard James, and Ralph Lauren Purple Label.
Satoshi Saikusa
L’Uomo Vogue
Working with Satoshi Saikusa was a highlight of my career. We collaborated on numerous projects, including L’Uomo Vogue and a special fine art project in Paris commissioned as part of the launch of Shiseido’s ‘This Moment. This Life. Beautifully.’ campaign.
