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I miss him on the runways
Models prepare backstage at Black Sail By Nautica fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014 at The Salon at Lincoln Center on February 7, 2014 in New York City. (February 6, 2014 - Source: Arun Nevader/Getty Images North America)
Sean Harju for Oscar Mens SS14 Campaign by John Martinez
American model Sean Harju began his career back in 2007 making his catwalk debut in June of that year along with some other familiar faces including Tom Warren, Taylor Fuchs and Julien Sabaud.
Since then the adrenalin junkie with the baby blue eyes has shot for all the major mens mags including Arena Homme +, GQ, VMAN, Details, Numero Homme whilst staying a regular on the catwalk.
Sean’s first campaigns came thick and fast in SS08 for Diesel, H&M, Brooks Brothers and Dolce & Gabbana followed by Bottega Veneta (SS09), Ralph Lauren (SS10, FW10, SS11), Polo Ralph Lauren (FW10, FW11) MaxMara (SS11), Blanco (FW11) and Massimo Dutti (FW12).
Age: 26
Birthplace: Pendleton, Oregon, USA
Ethnic Origin: Scottish, Irish, Finnish, and Native American
Nickname: Don’t have one, that I know about.
How were you scouted: An agency came to my high school for career day.
What’s your best feature: I’m not really sure but if I have one probably my eyes. My girlfriend says it’s my butt!
Favourite grooming product: J.Crew fiber for my hair.
Your favorite fragrance: Givenchy Play
What’s been your most lavish purchase?: Watches
Hobbies: I’m an adrenaline junkie. I love rock climbing, long boarding, mountain biking, and surfing. I like pretty much anything that can get my adrenaline pumping.
Fitness Regime: I like to change it up from circuit training, plyometrics yoga, and weightlifting. I’ve always wanted to try out Muay Thai.
What was the last movie you watched?: 300: Rise of an Empire, it was a spectacular movie.
What was the last track you listened to on your iPod?: Aaron Lewis, country boy- love that song.
Do you have any Guilty Pleasures?: I love sour candy!
What is your biggest fear?: Living an unfulfilled life.
What is your dream country to visit?: I’ve always wanted to go to Australia since I was a little kid.
If you were not modeling, what would you be doing?: Before I started modeling I got accepted into an Aeronautics school so I’d probably be an aeronautical engineer.
If you got to relive one day in your modeling career it would be…: That would be an H&M shoot I did about 4-5 years ago. Don’t exactly remember what island I was on but it was absolutely breathtaking.
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, it would be: GQ. I’ve always wanted to be on the cover of GQ.
What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you on a shoot?: I was on a trampoline in the tightest suit imaginable. I ended up ripping it all the way from the back to the front, everything was ripped… It was quite hilarious.
What was the last thing to make you cry?: I was at the funeral of my friend Charles DeVoe
What’s your favorite fashion city and why?: I know it’s probably the most American thing to say, but New York is my city! The energy, excitement, and the people. Everything about it is just extraordinary.
Who are your idols?: I just have one. It’s my dad. He’s the best man I know.
What was the last dream you remember?: I was skydiving from outer space with a T-Rex it was really really strange.
One word to describe yourself: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Twitter handle: @seanharju
Instagram handle: seanharju
How much money would you need to shave your hair off? $0 I only have hair because my agents and my girlfriend make me keep it. I used to shave it off every summer.
Height: 6’0″ | 183cm
Chest: 40″ | 102cm
Waist: 32″ | 81cm
Shoes: 9 UK | 43 EU
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
LONDON: STORM MODELS
NEW YORK: SOUL ARTIST MANAGEMENT
PARIS: MGM MODELS
PARIS: MGM MODELS
A model walks the runway at the amfAR Inspiration Gala New York 2014 at The Plaza Hotel on June 10, 2014 in New York City. (June 9, 2014 - Source: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images North America)
When we heard dozens of (mostly straight) male models were headed to Fire Island to celebrate top mod Chad White’s 30th birthday, The Daily decided to get on the ferry and take a day trip. All for you! Along the way we caught up with Soul Artist mods Chad, Max Papendieck, Dan Murphy, Sean Harju, and Jeremy Santucci. Plus! Think models are different than you? We’ve found a few examples of common ground…
Sean Harju, 27, In a relationship
What did you think Fire Island was going to be like?
Utter debauchery.
What was it actually like?
Utter debauchery!
How would you describe Fire Island Pines to an alien?
Fantasy Island.
What did you get Chad for his birthday?
Fireball.
Where did you end up sleeping?
The couch.
What surprised you about Fire Island?
Nothing. I was very well informed before I got there.
Did anything about Fire Island make you blush?
Nope. Nothing really surprises me these days.
Did the Pines party keep you awake?
Nope! All thanks to alcohol!
Why is it called Fire Island?
The men are fiery!