Mike Elmquist for Patrik Ervell at NYFW

Minnesota-born models are storming the catwalks at New York Fashion Week. Here's Rockford, Minnesota native and Vision-represented model Mike Elmquist for Patrik Ervell F/W 2012, via Milk Studios.

Photo: Teresa Flowers

Here he is on the runway, via WWD.com:

Photo by Jimi Celeste

Eliesa Johnson shoots Vision's Michael Elmquist

Local photographer Eliesa Johnson was recently in New York and managed to fit in a quick test shoot with Vision model (and current New York resident) Michael Elmquist. The results are smoldering and stunning in their simplicity.

Mike Elmquist spread named Best Men's Editorial by The Cut

New York Magazine's The Cut blog named this spread in BlackBook, featuring local Vision model Mike Elmquist, Best Men's Editorial.

Photos: Seiji Fujimori for BlackBook

Mike Elmquist's style celebrated by Stylecaster.com

Cute! Vision hotshot model Mike Elmquist (who recently walked the runway for Patrick Ervell, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Native Son and Duckie Brown at New York Fashion Week) was spotted by Stylecaster.com's street style contingent outside his day job at Opening Ceremony in NYC - in a Patrick Ervell jacket, of course.


Photos courtesy Stylecaster.com

Vision's Mike Elmquist at New York Fashion Week

Minneapolis-based modeling agency Vision has been prolific at New York Fashion Week this fall. Representing the guys: Mike Elmquist.

Mike Elmquist at Native Son S/S 2011 (via Models.com's Of the Moment blog):

[Photo: Christian Rios/Models.com]

[Photo: Christian Rios/Models.com]

Mike also documented the Native Son S/S 2011 video for Opening Ceremony; read more HERE.

Mike Elmquist at Marc by Marc Jacobs S/S 2011:

[Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com]

Mike Elmquist and Nic LaFrance both modeled in the recent Duckie Brown Spring 2011 fashion presentation during New York Fashion Week. Models.com's Of The Minute blog posted some photos from the show.

Mike Elmquist at Duckie Brown S/S 2011:

[Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com]

[All above photos by Betty for Models.com]

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Mike Elmquist documents Native Son fashion video

Vision model Mike Elmquist isn't just a pretty face. Based out of New York, the Minnesota native also works as a sales associate for Opening Ceremony and is a budding filmmaker. The Opening Ceremony website posted this behind-the-scenes video he made to document a short film made by NYC-based menswear line Native Son, a brand carried by the retailer, to promote its Spring 2011 collection. (And it's entirely possible he had a hand in getting Minnesota band A Night in the Box on the film's soundtrack.)



On the video, Elmquist says: "It’s tough to remain serious when you have a dozen guys working on a fashion video, and I guess that’s the energy I wanted to capture. It was a great day for shooting, with great people working on the project- including two models who are polar opposites in personality - Christopher and Niclas. With the help of local Minnesota band A Night in the Box providing the tunes, the final result of course turned out to be a good representation of an awesome day of shooting!"

Mike Elmquist in Ice by Iceberg campaign

Mike Elmquist, originally from the Twin Cities, landed the Ice by Iceberg campaign for Spring/Summer 2010. Though he's since relocated to New York, he's still represented locally by Vision Models. Check out the photos from the campaign below:

Vision Models at New York Fashion Week

Vision Models' Elijah Chhum tells me that six Vision models walked in New York Fashion Week shows last year. That includes: Megan McNierney (Alice + Olivia, Christian Cota, Rachel Roy), Will Defiel (Calvin Klein), Blake Kuchta (Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis), Nique Jenkins (Victor Glemaud, Copperwheat), Mike Elmquist (DKNY, Partik Ervell, Bess), Diane Johnson (Chris Benz, Threeasfour, Chadwick Bell). I'm also including some shots of T.J., who was once represented by Vision "back in the day." Here are the runway shots I was able to compile:

Megan McNierney
The most prolific Vision female model at the moment. She's also appeared between the pages of Elle Italy. I see big things for this one.

Megan @ Alice + Olivia

Megan @ Christian Cota

Megan @ Rachel Roy

Will Defiel
The former face of Calvin Klein still walks the runway for Calvin Klein menswear, along with fellow Vision model Vision Blake Kuchta. Vision owner Teqen-Aida Zea was in attendance at the show and says via facebook, "Though Will's campaign is now history - there is still major buzz around him - we are looking forward to his entering the arena a bit more full force."

Will @ Calvin Klein

Blake Kuchta
A new face at Vision - and on the runways of New York.

Blake @ Calvin Klein

Blake @ Calvin Klein

Blake @ Perry Ellis

Diane Johnson
This was Diane's first Fashion Week. I personally worked with her a couple of years back on a test shoot; it's amazing to see her have come so far!

Diane @ Chris Benz

Diane @ Threeasfour

Diane @ Chadwick Bell

Mike Elmquist
I love Mike's edgy, skinny Brit look. He's another one to watch.

Mike @ DKNY

Mike @ Patrik Ervell

Mike @ Bess

Nique Jenkins
Another new face to watch for.

Nique @ Victor Glemaud

Nique @ Copperwheat

T.J.
Vision owner Teqen Aida-Zea had this to say about T.J.: "T.J. returned to the New York runways with total swag. It is good to see him back, more mature, and better than ever. The look is always all American prep - but this time their was a cinematic edginess mixed into the look lineup. Regardless - it was amazing to see T.J. be a part of the final curtain (of Tommy Hilfiger) at Bryant Park."

T.J. @ Tommy Hilfiger

T.J. @ Tommy Hilfiger

I'm looking forward to getting the full report from Teqen as soon as he comes back from New York. Stay tuned!