When you think of the term “supermodel,” your mind probably goes straight to gorgeous women like Gisele or Heidi Klum. Though we think these women are fabulous (especially in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows!), we have to remember that there’s an industry for guys, too! Male models are often outshined by their female counterparts, so in appreciation of their role in the world of fashion, here are eight drool-worthy studs who deserve the spotlight. Let the countdown of cuties begin!
8. Connor Hill
Age: 20
Nationality: American
Agencies include: Soul Artist Management, Wilhelmina Models
Fun Fact: He takes acting classes in his downtime because he wants to be a screenwriter or director one day.
7. Adrien Sahores
Age: 23
Nationality: French
Agencies include: Ford Models, Models 1
Fun Fact: His modeling career began when a Ford representative approached him while he was shopping — he was signed on the spot!
6. Matt Woodhouse
Age: 21
Nationality: English
Agencies include: Soul Artist Management, Supa Model Management, Elite Barcelona
Fun Fact: He was scouted while working at Abercrombie & Fitch at the age of 18.
5. Mantas Armalis
Age: 20
Nationality: Lithuanian
Agencies include: Stockholmsgruppen, L.A Models, New York Model Management
Fun Fact: He is also a professional hockey player (goalie for Swedish junior team Mora IK).
4. William Levy
Age: 32
Nationality: Cuban
Agencies included: Next Models (now retired)
Fun Fact: He played Jennifer Lopez’s love interest in her music video for “I’m Into You.”
3. Kacey Carrig
Age: 21
Nationality: American
Agencies include: Ford Models, d’management group
Fun Fact: He is a student at The College of New Jersey pursuing a degree in business marketing.
2. Lars Burmeister
Age: 30
Nationality: German
Agencies include: Ford Models, New Madison, Models 1
Fun Fact: He worked as a mechanic until his sister persuaded him to try modeling.
1. Francisco Lachowski
Age: 22
Nationality: Brazilian
Agencies include: Ford Models, Models 1, Why Not Model Management
Fun Fact: He recently became a father to a baby boy named Milo (he is engaged to fellow model Jessiann Gravel Beland).
We should all spend more time appreciating male models. If anything, it’s in the name of equality–so go browse through Francisco Lachowski photoshoots like you want to start an equal rights movement!