James Smith signed to Models 1 in late December 2009 and immediately walked for brands including Jil Sander, YSL and Dunhill during Paris and Milan Men’s Fashion Weeks.
Since then James has been shooting back-to-back editorials including GQ Style and Dazed & Confused with many more in the pipeline. For AW10 James also shot both the bstore and Margaret Howell look books.
Height: 6′2″
Chest: 38″ / 97cm
Waist: 30″ / 76cm
Suit: 96cm/38″/48
Shoes: 9.5 UK / 44 EU / 10 US
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Blue
Q&A
Age: 19
Birthplace: Wolverhampton
Ethnic Origin: British
Nickname: Jay
Where were you scouted: I sent headshots of myself along with my measurements to Models 1 and it took off from there.
Best feature: I’d probably say my eyes.
Favourite grooming product: Has to be my hair wax I would be lost without it.
Hobbies: Socialising, Playing Football, Going to the gym, Just enjoy life.
Favourite Movie: Superbad
What’s on your iPod: All sorts really from Chris Brown to Elvis so quite a selection lol.
Guilty Pleasure: Jelly Sweets
Pet hate: People walking slow in front of you when you’re in a rush really annoys me.
Dream country to visit: Australia
What was the last thing to make you LOL: My girlfriend being her usual crazy self. We say it’s being ‘eggy’ which means doing something cringe-worthy.
One word to describe yourself: Outgoing