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
http://vimeo.com/24624346
