Male Supermodels: They Exist. Here’s Proof.
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 models slash celebrities? We would like to think so.
Maybe it’s because they’re not trying to sell us makeup, lingerie, and fragrance, so their faces aren’t branded into our consumerist minds for all eternity.
Still, that doesn’t mean they don’t exist and that we don’t appreciate them.
Ladies, gentlemen, please take a moment to appreciate this selection of fine visages, hand-selected for your viewing pleasure.
Jon Kortajarena
Sorry, but swoon. Jon Kortajarena hails from Spain and first came onto the modeling scene in 2004. He’s featured in campaigns for Guess and Tom Ford.
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 modeling competition on ITV’s This Morning in 2001. He landed a contract with Select Model Management and has never looked back. He has fronted campaigns for Marks & Spencer and designed a range of swimwear, underwear, and sleepwear for its Autograph collection. He has written blogs for British Vogue, reviewed cars for GQ, and been a contributing columnist for the Daily Telegraph’s lifestyle section “Telegraph Men.”
Diego Barrueco
Spanish-born, London-based. Stalk his face (and excellent food pics) on Instagram immediately.
Tyson Beckford
American-born Tyson Beckford is best known in the modeling world for his work with Ralph Lauren. He has hosted both seasons of American reality show Make Me a Supermodel.
Jacob Morton
Texas-born Jacob Morton started modeling when he was 17. He’s featured in campaigns for Hugo Boss and Topman and appeared in i-D magazine.
John Pearson
Branded by the Sunday Times as the first-ever male supermodel, John Pearson has worked in the industry for over 25 years, with clients including Burberry, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Valentino. He also appeared in the model-filled music video for George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90.”
Lucky Blue Smith
Is it James Dean reborn? No, it’s Lucky Blue Smith. He’s been modeling since he was 10 and has fronted campaigns for Philipp Plein, Tom Ford, Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Ricki Hall
With his fine mane of hair and well-groomed beard, Wolverhampton, England-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 the Man With the Most Influential Hair in Britain by Esquire magazine. He’s also the erstwhile boyfriend of Kelly Osbourne.
Jae Yoo
These fine bones belong to South Korean model Jae Yoo. He has strutted his stuff on the catwalk for various fashion houses, including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, and Givenchy.
Luka Sabbat
18-year-old Luka Sabbat has been 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.”
