New York Fashion Week: Men’s has more than its fair share of male models running from show to show, but becoming a buzzed-about male model is more than just making it in the Big Apple: The menswear shows provide countless opportunities to make an impact on and off the runway. And of the thousands of male models actively working, it can be tough to suss out whose major campaigns, burgeoning online followings, and unique side hustles are worth paying attention to. Without further ado, here are the five you need to pay attention to right this minute—consider your interest piqued.
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In the past year Finnlay Davis has risen through the ranks to become one of the most in-demand boys in the industry. Scouted twice before deciding to give fashion a try, Davis quickly snagged a place on the runway for J.W.Anderson and followed it up with work for Prada, Gucci, Jil Sander, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and nearly every other menswear client worth mentioning. Photographers haven’t been shy about expressing their affinity for Davis’s rakish good looks, either, with Steven Meisel, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and Willy Vanderperre selecting him for high-profile campaigns and covers.