Male Models

David Gandy

Yes I could ramble on for a long time for the perfection that is David Gandy, I am sure you will all recognize him from the Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue advert. The fact that he is English makes it even better... Marry me? Just putting it out there. Haha.

But just like Female models there are certain characteristics that different designers look for, Gandy for example is the kind of thing that Dolce and Gabbana, Armani, Calvin Klein Underwear look for, tall, dark, muscular. Whereas brands like Dior,Topshop tend to focus on a strong face, cheek bones that were carved by God himself. Well I say Dior but not really any more, maybe in the days of Hedi Slimane but Largerfeld has recently signed Baptiste Giabiconi. “a boy version of Gisele: skinny, skinny but with an athletic body — good for clothes and great with no clothes.” 

Baptiste Giabiconi

As with female models it is about what is in fashion. At the moment the prominence of what I will call for lack of a better term, the 'Abercrombie' body on the catwalk and yet 6, 7 years ago muscle was a no no for most designers, wanting a more feminine, pubescent look. But no more. The pages of GQ are now filled with older men muscular, masculine. Probably, ultimately, reflecting its reader more. If I opened up Vogue or Elle and saw a load of Hannah Montana-esque models I would not be inclined to invest in the product they are modelling, equally I would not expect to see a woman in her 20's modelling in Easy Living. Its all about appealing to your audience, how many men want to invest in a brand that are promoting the image of a stick like man, in comparison to the models that would not look out of place on the cover of Mens Health. This of course is just my opinion on the matter.


But anyway a few of my favorites.. Apart from Gandy of course....

Andreas Velencoso Segura


From Tossa del Mar in Spain (stayed there on a school trip once... Not that you care)


Big campaigns include 

• Chanel Allure Homme Sport, of which he still retains the contract
• H&M Winter 2009
• Zenga Underwear 2009
• Yves Saint Laurent 2009
• As well as gracing the cover of Vanity Fair Espana and Vogue Espana to name a few

Brad Kroenig


Who you must recognize from the 2008 Largerfeld campaign if nothing else. He was Lagerfelds muse for about 5 years as well (no wonder he is a beaut!)


Other campaigns include

• Chanel 2008/2010
• DKNY 2010
• Fendi Palazzo
• H&M 2008
• As well in editorials for Harpers Bazaar and Vogue China Men

Gabriel Aubrey

Canadian... discovered in the 90s and shortly started working for Versace.. Valentino, just small names...

Campaigns include

• Uniqlo 2009
• Calvin Klein 2009
• Louis Vuitton 2010
• Gap 2010
• Hugo Boss 2011

Been around for quite a while now but still going strong!

Ben Hill

I believe he started out as an Abercrombie model, surprised, me neither. Then going onto the runway for Dolce and Gabbana.

Campaigns

• Louis Vuitton Watches 2009
• Zenga Elements 2009
• CK Eternity 2011
• Gap 2010
• Armani 2011
• Covers include Elle Men Mexico, GQ Style UK and appeared in Vogue China

That is enough perving for one day I think, early start tomorrow... who invented exams... 

Let me know your favorites! And check out Gandy's blog that he does for Vogue.