GQ Taiwan Next Wave Models by Chiun-Kai Shih

Next Wave Stardom–Part one of a two-part series, this month’s edition of GQ Taiwan looks to Chiun-Kai Shih to once again capture the next wave of talent, this time around with our help in casting. Representing a spectrum of client favorites, runway regulars and editorial stars, the boys come together for a rustic autumn story with a touch of elegance.

Readying for a cold fall, the latest fashions from Dior Homme, Etro, Gucci and other labels are curated by stylist Brent Austin Coover. Groomed by Anthony Nader (Atelier Management), Tomek Szczukiecki (Wilhelmina), Arthur Sales (Soul), River Viiperi (Soul), Tobias Sørensen (VNY), David Chiang (Major), Marcel Castenmiller (DNA), Taylor Fuchs (Wilhelmina) and Nils Butler (DNA) round out a solid lineup. / Casting by Carl Barnett. Style Assistance by Christopher Shu and Spencer Bergen. Grooming assistance by Julian Antetomaso. On set production and post production Saria Atyie @ Little Rock and Associates Inc. Photo Assistance by B. Charles Johnson. Digital tech, Heath Christian Erhardt and Kelsey Fain @ Leica S System USA, Cliff Hausner @ Pro Photo Lighting USA, Margot @ Oliphant Backdroup Studio, Lucy Rendler-Kaplan @ O.N.E Coconut Drink. Courtesy of - thefashionisto.com

River Viiperi & Mateus Lages by Chiun-Kai Shih for August Magazine

Fun on the Brink–Photographed by Chiun-Kai Shih, River Viiperi (Soul) and Mateus Lages (Request) turn on the charm for an editorial for the most recent issue of August magazine. Pulling out all the stops for a fun outing, the boys are outfitted by Brent Coover in casual fashions from Marc Jacobs, Richard Chai, Loden Dager and other labels. / Creative direction by Melvin Chan Courtesy of - thefashionisto.com