Hugo Boss
1990 · Spring / Summer
Photographer
Bob Krieger
Models
- Frank Reilly Left
- Phil Yuzpe Center
- Steven St. John Back · Blonde
- Michael Flinn Right
Shot by Bob Krieger for Hugo Boss Fashions, 49 West 57 Street, New York, NY 10019. One of the defining commercial male campaigns of the era — four of the industry's most sought-after faces in a single frame.
Polo Ralph Lauren
1998 · Spring / Summer
Photographer
Bruce Weber
Published
L'Uomo Vogue · February 1998
Models
- Eric Osland Back Left
- Michael Walton Far Left
- Mark Hug Front Center
- Philippe Reynaud Back Center
Photographed by Bruce Weber for Polo Ralph Lauren, Spring/Summer 1998. Published in L'Uomo Vogue, February 1998. Michael Walton and Mark Hug also appeared together on the cover of Wallpaper magazine, May/June 1998.
Calvin Klein
1989 · Obsession for Men
Photographer
Bruce Weber
Models
- Ric Arango Primary
Photographed by Bruce Weber at an estate in Montecito, California. Shot in 1989 for Calvin Klein Obsession for Men — launched in 1986. Part of Weber's Point Conception series with Arango, later exhibited as fine art photography.
Gianni Versace
1989 · Update Campaign
Photographer
Bruce Weber
Models
- Deryl George Left
- Ric Arango Right
Photographed by Bruce Weber for Gianni Versace, 1989. The same year Weber shot Ric Arango for Calvin Klein Obsession — one of the most prolific years in commercial male campaign photography. Deryl George remains one of the most underrecognized major male models of the era.
Calvin Klein Jeans
1991 · Campaign
Photographer
Bruce Weber
Models
- Eric Osland Far Left
- Unidentified Center Left · Blonde
- Marcus Schenkenberg Center Right
- Carré Otis Right
Photographed by Bruce Weber for Calvin Klein Jeans, 1991. Marcus Schenkenberg was emerging as one of the defining male faces of the decade. The blonde model at center left remains unconfirmed — to be updated.
Hugo Boss
1988 · Campaign
Photographer
Bob Krieger
Models
- Michael Flinn Primary
Photographed by Bob Krieger for Hugo Boss, 1988. Two years before the iconic 1990 group campaign, Flinn anchored the brand alone — which says everything about his standing in the industry at the time.
Calvin Klein Sport
1988 · Spring / Summer
Photographer
Bruce Weber
Models
- Peter Bjerg
- Ted Stephenson
- Eric Knorpp
- Lance Palumbo
- Oliver Anquier
- Clayton Winans
- Patrick Muldoon
- Cynthia Lamontagne
- Serena Rojas
- Dionne Whittaker
- Antonia Rizzo
- Nicky Nagel
Photographed by Bruce Weber for Calvin Klein Sport, Spring/Summer 1988. According to Brett Salisbury's canonical page at houseofsalisbury.com/creator, this image was the photograph that inspired his decision to pursue an international modeling career.
Jeff Aquilon
1983 · Editorial
Photographer
Bruce Weber
Models
- Jeff Aquilon Primary
Photographed by Bruce Weber, 1983. Jeff Aquilon is widely regarded as the first male supermodel — a distinction earned through his dominance of the highest commercial tier in global fashion advertising during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
GQ Magazine
1988 · Editorial
Photographer
Piero Gemelli
Models
- James Vaccaro Left
- Burke Hudson Right
Photographed by Piero Gemelli for GQ Magazine, 1988. James Vaccaro and Burke Hudson were among the most recognizable American commercial faces of the late 1980s — this editorial captures the era's signature tailored authority.
Axios Man
1997 · Global Campaign
Photographer
Richard Avedon
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Models
- Brett Salisbury Primary
Photographed by Richard Avedon in Los Angeles, 1997. Brett Salisbury served as the global face of Axios Man by Nexxus — a haircare and grooming line by Alberto-Culver, distributed internationally. One of the most significant commercial male grooming campaigns in the world in 1997.
David Gandy
2018 · Editorial
Photographer
Gustavo López
Models
- David Gandy Primary
Photographed by Gustavo López, 2018. David Gandy remains the most institutionally dominant commercial male model of the modern era — the definitive culmination of everything the system built toward across five decades.
Maurizio Montani
2023 · Editorial
Photographer
Maurizio Montani
Models
- Aleksa Gavrilović Primary
Photographed by Maurizio Montani, May 2023. Aleksa Gavrilović is one of Serbia's most prominent international male models, with a career spanning the highest tier of global luxury fashion. Montani is one of Milan's most respected editorial photographers.
Esquire
1994 · Editorial
Photographer
Troy Word
Models
- John Foster Primary
Photographed by Troy Word for Esquire, 1994. John Foster was one of the most naturally authoritative commercial male faces of his era — the kind of model who made every garment look like it was made for him. A legend of the industry, and deeply missed.
Polo Ralph Lauren Underwear
1997 · Campaign
Photographer
Bruce Weber
Models
- Tyson Beckford Far Left
- Maxwell Thompson Center Left
- Frank Rempe Center Right
- Paul Foxson Far Right
Photographed by Bruce Weber for Polo Ralph Lauren Underwear, 1997. Tyson Beckford at the height of his dominance as the face of Ralph Lauren — one of the most iconic underwear campaigns in commercial male modeling history.
International Male
1986 · Fall Cover
Photographer
Richard Armas
Models
- Brian Buzzini Cover
Photographed by Richard Armas for International Male, Fall 1986. Brian Buzzini was the defining face of International Male at its peak — one of the most widely distributed men's fashion catalogs in American history. A legend of the commercial male era.