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Category: Models

  • Model of the Week: Raphael Balzer

    Meet Raphael Balzer

    This week’s model selection was born in a teensy town called Zeven, which is located in the district of Rotenburg in Lower Saxony Germany. It’s population couldn’t compare to that of a metropolis, but it’s his claim to fame.

    Raphael Balzer

    Raphael Balzer, both of German and Nigerian descent, flaunts a chestnut shell casing that we like to refer to as “transcontinental.” Depending on his pose, he resembles our friends, our African family members, and our Asian coworkers, all at once. In addition, his eye-shapes remind us of almonds. There’s something about him that’s very tropical. We can totally see him modeling in United Colors of Benetton ads or ripping the runway for Desigual 2015. As stated via Models.com, he was scouted by PMA Models and though he’s unsigned outside of Zeven, he will soon join major markets. He’s a unique beauty.

    Raphael Balzer


    For more about Raphael Balzer, just click here.


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  • Model of the Week: Michal Wojcik

    Image:  Courtesy of Agency
    Photo: Courtesy of Agency

    Michal Wojcik

    Scarce details are available online for new face Michal Wojcik. Nonetheless, he definitely knows how to work a curly head, slick style or bouffant hair. Honestly, it is perfect for the genderless craze hitting the runways lately. See Andrej Pejic.

    For more about Michal Wojcik, just click here.


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  • Model of the Week: Dominik Zajączkowski

    Meet Dominik Zajączkowski

    Dominik Zajączkowski

    Small town wonder, originally from Biłgoraj which happens to be known for its vast swamps and forests, Dominik Zajączkowski emerges as one of the hottest Polish models on the come up. He’s not the tallest fellow, but he has the sweetest personality money can buy — Well, if it could buy anything. Much like our previously featured model, Zajączkowski started modeling less than a year ago. He was discovered on a website called LOOK MODELS Warsaw and soon after sitting down with the talent booker of Fashion Color, he signed a contract with them on the spot! Today, at 19, he’s signed with Colby Models in New York City. In his spare time, he enjoys sports, cars, beautiful girls and in the future, he hopes to work with the most famous photographers, artists and campaigns. Good luck Dominik!


    For more about Dominik Zajączkowski, you can wait on our first Grunge Boys editorial or just click here.


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  • Model of the Week: Tyler Maher

    Meet Tyler Maher

    Tyler Maher
    Photos: Derrius Pierre

    For a fresh face that literally joined the industry one calendar year ago, Tyler Maher has done exceptionally well for himself already. Most notably, he’s walked for Calvin Klein FW/13, Versace S/S 2014, and wore Balmain for a Hercules magazine editorial photographed by Ben Weller. His facial features aren’t “exotic” or “extreme” like our past models, and that’s why we like him. We think he’s versatile and he’s able to appeal to many audiences. He embodies the every day British [school] boy look —one that’s clean, cut and that you might find on the runway or posing for a commercial sports campaign.

    Tyler Maher


    For more about Tyler Maher, just click here.


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  • Model of the Week: Reina Montero

    Reina Montero
    Photos: Fans Share Images

    Meet Reina Montero

    20-year-old Dominican cutie Reina Montero transforms into a print princess every time she models. Offering a very toned down look naturally, it is a wonder how she’s the same person. See it for yourself in her Russian Vogue (2010) editorials below. Though she hasn’t done too much yet, we are looking forward to how the fashion haus will play her up next.

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    For more about Reina Montero, just click here.


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  • Model of the Week: Ella Merryweather

    Meet Ella Merryweather

    Photo: Fashioncopious
    Photo: Fashioncopious

    As gorgeous and genetically versatile as she wants to be, Ella Merryweather is our new obsession since the Internet idolatry of Omahyra Mota in 2006. This stunning British beauty is our pick of the week because the contour of her jaw is extremely exciting and we can get lost in her eyes. She’s the new face of IMG Models. Look out for more Ella. We predict she’s going to be a supermodel in no time!


    For more about Ella Merryweather, just click here.


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  • Model of the Week: Panos Gianneas

    Meet Panos Gianneas

    Panos Giannes
    Photo: Models.com

    Premiering as a new face on Models.com in October, Panos Gianneas has been dubbed the new Grecian boy toy or god, depending which editorial you read. Specifically, Panos is our pick of the week because his physique it to die for and he is handsome, he looks like he could open up for Diamond Terrifier at the Brooklyn Bowl — today. Most notable, Panos modeled for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring-Summer 2013 Men’s Collection. Want to know what it looks like? Check it out.


    For more about Panos Gianneas, just click here.


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