The General Male Model Discussion Thread

[tapenerd]

Ryan Kennedy also switched from Wilhelmina to IMG. I'd imagine a lot of Wilhelmina boys are going to jump ship to IMG. Both Kevin and Greg had a great relationship with all the boys at Wilhelmina. Should be interesting...

 

[niknak]

I wonder if Clement will also go back to IMG. He really wouldn't need to, because he is taking over the world at Wilhelmina. Taylor Fuchs should go back to IMG. He needs some career recessitation. He was probably my favorite male model circa FW08.

 

[Flashbang]

IMG NY's Mens division is up now: http://imgmodels.com/results.aspx?cityID=1&catID=4&subid=10675

 

[Unknownpleasures]

They do have a nice board with super stars and newer faces . Does anyone know Sam F's last name?

 

[Flashbang]

I don't know.. he seems new but I love him!

 

[Unknownpleasures]

Yes! He's quite striking and likeable. I'd start a thread for him, but there is not info on his stats as of yet!

 

[Flashbang]

Ah yes Seems like the site's launched prematurely.

 

[heelscatchfire]

Ahh so I guess The Price is Right picked their male model: http://www.eonline.com/news/351729/meet-the-price-is-right-s-first-male-model-rob-wilson

 

[Legolas]

I swear I saw Kye on IMG's board the 1st days the site launched their male models' board... did they changed their minds about him?

 

[Flashbang]

^ I've never seen him on the site.. But he's not on the NEXT website anymore (his known NY agency) so maybe he did switched but his profile hasn't up yet.

Ahh so I guess The Price is Right picked their male model: http://www.eonline.com/news/351729/meet-the-price-is-right-s-first-male-model-rob-wilson

He is quite good actually, really charming man. I can see him on the Milan shows. Not to add, the first male model in 40 years of the show. That's quite major. Hope he can make it in the industry sometimes.

btw, another addition for the IMG board, Gaspard Ulliel

 

[heelscatchfire]

^ Yea I may try to catch the show one day. I hope we see him in something outside of price is right too!

So the next ANTM is going to be a cycle with boys and girls. I'm excited because it includes guys but Tyra's choice of girls is always kinda bland so I'm not getting my hopes up.

 

[Maximilian S]

I just recognize Tyson Ballou, Vincent Lacrocq, Jon Kortajarena & Mathias Lauridsen from IMG's men's board. I wish it was more similar to its star cast female models. Sean O'pry, Simon Nessman, Benjamin Eidem guys that the fashion world knows and love would do the trick, please add them to the list.

 

[niknak]

Just because IMG has a men's board again, I don't think it is necessary that they have ALL of the premiere male models. Sean O'Pry really is the one who has made VNY what it is today, and I'm sure Lana will do whatever it is to keep him there. Its important to retain loyalty to those who are loyal to you. Same for Simon. He is Soul Artists' anchor with a steady, season-to-season super star status. I did think that Clement would have gone back to IMG, but if it ain't broke at Wilhelmina (his career), then it doesn't need to be fixed. I am really anxious to see IMG revive Vincent Lacrocqs career though. He was pretty big circa 2006.

 

[Flashbang]

There would be war waiting to happen if IMG catch Simon or Sean under their wings Hell, even now Willy's already filed a lawsuit to IMG for taking some of their guys. I truly pleased with the decision of opening IMG Men again. I hope they can really maintain the guys to the next level as they could do with their girls. On other note, I noticed the lack of diversity on their board.. I hope they can immediately change that.

 

[niknak]

I so totally think if David Agbodji switched to IMG, they could improve his star power. He is very talented, I think. And Daisuke Ueda too. Lets give them a little time though at IMG. Their board is still pretty small, so who knows who'll end up there by show season.
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[Legolas]

IMG Australia seems to have a male division.. it seems to be empty atm, let's see what will happen.

 

[Flashbang]

Prada board.

Anyone can see the names? I can only read Mathijs..
instagram/kegrand

 

[Flashbang]

Yep, the opener's name is Matthijs

twitter/1dforburberry

 

[Banana boat]

Yep, the opener's name is Matthijs

twitter/1dforburberry

Matthijs Meel @ Ulla

 

[HeatherAnne]

So, this season is strange to me, I feel like the industry is all of a sudden over-saturated with male models. ...Which I guess could be a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it. My biggest complaint is just not seeing enough of some of these guys. Even some of the guys who are considered the top runway guys have spotty appearances -- showing up, then doing the disappearing act. Interested in hearing some of your thoughts on this.