Today we explore these topics and more with the world's first male supermodel, John Pearson. The only man to consistently appear in GQ Magazine for three decades, John pioneered the male modeling profession.
In the 70's and 80's, there were more famous male models who could be called supermodels (Michael Ives, Jeff Aquilon and Michael Schoeffling are a few). But today, aside from some standout male models like David Gandy and Tyson Beckford , male models do not generally become household names.
In the 80s [the US] put males models on the map,” said former model and New York Times bestselling author Brad Gooch in a fashionreverie.com interview.
Gia Carangi has been called the first supermodel as well as Jean Shrimpton. Lauren Hutton has also been referred to as the first supermodel, due to the fact that she was the first model to get a cosmetics contract.
Recruited at the age of 15, by the late 1980s, Campbell, with Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista, formed a trio known as the "Trinity", who became the most recognizable and in-demand models of their generation.
1. Cindy Crawford. Rising to fame in the '80s and '90s, she's perhaps the best supermodel of all time. With an unforgettable, iconic look and one of the most successful careers in the industry, she'll be hard to beat for the foreseeable future.
Requirements for runway shows, commercial catalogs, advertising campaigns, and editorial opportunities vary, but men who start a modeling career between the ages of 15 and 25 can continue well into their 40s or 50s.
Victoria's Secret, once known for its hyper-feminine and glamazon aesthetic, announced its first ever male celebrity model on Tuesday. The company hired Darren Barnet, the star of the Netflix series Never Have I Ever, to front its athleisure line aimed at younger customers.
Andreja Pejić (/ənˈdreɪ. ə ˈpɛdʒɪk/; formerly Andrej Pejić, born 28 August 1991) is an Australian model and actress. Since coming out as a trans woman in 2013, she has become one of the most recognisable transgender models in the world.
Do male models need to be muscular? Though different projects may call for different body types, the typical male model has a physique that is slim and toned. Clothing that needs to be modeled is not made for the model personally, but rather in a set size.
The physical requirements are less rigorous – men are still likely to be over 5'10” – and the work, in turn, less high-profile. But it can be the making of steady, regular employment. Win a major advertising campaign for an international brand, however, and it can be the ticket to the big time.
Skinny Male models are taking over the fashion runway by storm. Models with hollow cheeks, tender shoulders and lean limbs are giving the fashion's muscular hunks a run for their money. What does it signify? To understand, let's take a look at men's beauty ideas throughout history….
Victoria's Secret was founded in 1977 by American businessman Roy Raymond. Inspired by an uncomfortable trip to a department store to buy underwear for his wife, Raymond set out to create a place where men would feel comfortable shopping for lingerie.
Victoria's Secret was founded by Roy Raymond, and his wife, Gaye Raymond, on June 12, 1977. The first store was opened in the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California. Years earlier, Raymond was embarrassed when purchasing lingerie for his wife at a department store.
The husband in the couple, Roy Raymon got the idea to start the brand after feeling judged at a department store when trying to buy underwear for his wife. The Raymon's started with a few stores in California and launched the famous catalogue.
Hair must be well-kept and neatly trimmed with no roots showing. Messy beards are also out – instead, try to keep facial hair neat so casting directors can still see the shape of your face. Underwear models may need to think about shaving their chests and pubic hair for certain jobs.
While there is a petite model category in many agencies, high-fashion demands that male models meet a specific measurement. Generally, male models in high fashion must be between 5'11” and 6'3″. Anyone above or below that may struggle to find work as a runway model.
For high fashion, a male model should ideally measure at a minimum of 5'11. Commercial print is less strict and tends to hire men with a more inclusive height of 5'8. But what about those who are 5'8 and under? Unfortunately, it is impossible to alter our height permanently.
1. Kendall Jenner. Kendall Jenner tops the list of the world's highest-paid supermodels with an estimated earning of $40 million.
The '90s are making a comeback! Modeling legends Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista have come together to revisit their iconic careers for Apple TV+'s upcoming documentary series, The Super Models, and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look.
The world went wild for these models and they were known by their first name alone. Today Campbell, Crawford, Evangelista, Patitz and Turlington are still regarded as the "Original Supermodels”.