Do Male Supermodels Even Exist?
David Gandy [Photo: Canio Romaniello/REX/Shutterstock]
Gisele, Kate, Miranda, Naomi - we’re on a first name basis with female supermodels but what about male supermodels? Do they exist? What is a supermodel anyway?!
The dictionary definition is: “A successful fashion model who has reached the status of a celebrity.”
Is there no room on this planet for male fashion model slash celebrities then?
Maybe it’s because they’re not trying to sell us makeup, lingerie and fragrance so their faces aren’t branded onto our tiny consumerist minds for all eternity.
Still, doesn’t mean there isn’t space on the old mental hard drive to file these fellas under ‘really, really, ridiculously good looking’, now does it?
Ladies, gentlemen, please take a moment to appreciate this selection of fine visages, hand selected for your retinas.
(You’re welcome)
Jon Kortajarena
Sorry but swoon. Jon Kortajarena hails from Spain and first came onto the modelling scene in 2004. He’s featured in campaigns for Guess and Tom Ford.
[Photo: kortajarenajon]
David Gandy
British model David Gandy is most famous for his work with Dolce & Gabbana. His career began after his flatmate entered him into a modelling competition on ITV’s This Morning in 2001. He landed a contract with Select Model Management and has never looked back. He’s fronted campaigns for Marks & Spencer as well as designing a range of swimwear, underwear and sleepwear for their Autograph range. He’s written blogs for British Vogue, car reviews for GQ and been a contributing columnist for The Daily Telegraph’s lifestyle section ‘Telegraph Men’ .
[Photo: REX/Shutterstock]
Diego Barrueco
Spanish-born, London-based. Stalk his face on Instagram immediately.
Tyson Beckford
American-born Tyson Beckford is best known for his work with Ralph Lauren. He’s also hosted both seasons of American reality show ‘Make Me A Supermodel’. That face tho.
[Photo: poloralphlauren]
Jacob Morton
Texas-born Jacob Morton started modelling when he was 17. He’s featured in campaigns for Hugo Boss, Topman and appeared in I-D Magazine.
[Photo: dnamodels]
John Pearson
Branded the first ever male supermodel by the Sunday Times, John’s career has spanned over 25 years with clients including Burberry, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Valentino. He also appeared in the music video for George Michael’s ‘Freedom’.
[Photo: Instagram John Pearson]
Lucky Blue Smith
Is it James Dean reborn? No, it’s Lucky Blue Smith. He’s been modelling since he was ten and has fronted campaigns for Philipp Plein, Tom Ford, Gap and Tommy Hilfiger.
[Photo: luckybsmith]
Ricki Hall
With his fine mane of hair and well groomed beard, Wolverhampton born Ricki Hall is the ultimate hipster model. His numerous tattoos and majestic facial hair landed him his first big job with Lyle & Scott. Other clients include Diesel and Paul Smith. In 2014 he was named ‘Man with the Most Influential Hair in Britain’ by Esquire magazine. He’s also the erstwhile boyfriend of Kelly Osbourne.
[Photo: Nevsmodels]
Jae Yoo
These fine bones belong to South Korean model Jae Yoo. He’s strutted his stuff on the catwalk for various fashion houses including: Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana and Givenchy.
[Photo: wearetwocity]
Luka Sabbat
18-year-old Lukas Abbat has featured in campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger and American Eagle and was cast by Kanye West for his Yeezy spectacle. Luka describes himself as a “stylist-entrepreneur and model at request”.
