David Gandy

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David Gandy
David Gandy by Conor Clinch (2013) - cropped.jpg
David Gandy - during 2013 London Collections: Men
Born David James Gandy
(1980-02-19) 19 February 1980 (age 33)
Billericay, Essex, England
Nationality  United Kingdom
Ethnicity British
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1]
Hair color Dark brown[2]
Eye color Blue[2]
Measurements

Waist: 84 cm/33 in [2]

Inseam: 86 cm/34 in [2][3]
Collar 41 cm/16 in [2]
Suit 40 (EU) / 50L (US)[2][3]
Shoe size 44.5 (EU) / 10 (US) [2]
Manager Select Model Management[2]
Ford Models[3]
New Madison Models[4]

David James Gandy (born 19 February 1980 in Billericay, Essex, England) is a British model. He grew up in Essex in a working-class family. After winning a televised model-search competition, he became a successful male model. For several years, Gandy was the lead male model for Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana who featured him in their campaigns and fashion shows.

In an industry dominated by skinny models, Gandy's muscular build caused some menswear fashion designers to move to a more masculine standard.[5] The increase in his popularity and name recognition resulted in a broad portfolio of magazine covers, editorial photo shoots, interviews and industry awards. He has gone on to participate in fashion-related and personal projects such as writing a blog for British Vogue, writing car reviews for British GQ, mobile app development and charity work.

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Modelling career [edit]

Background [edit]

In his youth, David Gandy wanted to be a veterinarian but his grades were not high enough to meet the needed standards for that line of study. So, while studying multimedia computing, he went to work for Auto Express, delivering the latest Porsches and Jaguars to the track for testing.[6] Before graduating from the University of Gloucestershire with a Marketing degree, Gandy's flatmate entered him (without his knowledge) into a modelling competition on ITV’s "This Morning" hosted by Richard and Judy.[5] The 21-year-old Gandy won the competition which included a contract with Select Model Management in London.[2]

David Gandy for GQ Japan by Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca (2009)

Work [edit]

During the early years of his career, Gandy modelled for a variety of companies including: 7 for all Mankind, Zara, Gant U.S.A., Hugo Boss, Russell & Bromley, H&M, Carolina Herrera, Massimo Dutti and others.[7] In 2006, he became the face of Dolce & Gabbana, annually starring in their apparel campaigns and fashion shows through 2011, working with female supermodels such as Gemma Ward, Scarlett Johansson and Naomi Campbell as well as male models including Noah Mills, Tony Ward and Adam Senn.[8][9][10]

David is best known for the 2007 advert of Dolce & Gabbana's fragrance "Light Blue" with Marija Vuyovic (shot by photographer Mario Testino) which had 11 million online hits and saw a 50-foot billboard of him displayed in Times Square.[11] He modelled for their 2008 calendar, shot by photographer, Mariano Vivanco.[12] Gandy returned as the face of the second "Light Blue" fragrance campaign for 2010, but this time with Anna Jagodzinska.[13] He also made a short promotional film for W Hotels with Helena Christensen called "Away We Stay".[14]

In 2011, the fashion house published "David Gandy by Dolce & Gabbana", a 280-page photographic coffee table book of images chronicling their years of collaboration.[15] That same year, Gandy shot four magazine covers and five fashion editorial photoshoots. In 2012, he was featured on sixteen magazine covers, eighteen fashion editorials[16] and modelled for Banana Republic, Lucky Brand Jeans, El Palacio de Hierro and Marks & Spencer.[17] In addition, Gandy was named the brand ambassador for Johnnie Walker Blue Label.[18]

Other Endeavours [edit]

Fashion Projects [edit]

2012 Olympics - British Models

In May 2010, David spoke at the University of Oxford Union as part of a panel that included photographer Tony McGee, Victoria & Albert Museum senior curator Claire Wilcox, fashion consultant Frances Card and Dolly Jones, the editor of British Vogue.[11] Prior notable speakers who have debated in the Oxford Union include Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth and Mother Theresa. He released the "David Gandy Men's Style Guide" mobile app in 2010 which offered style and clothing advice to men and which ultimately hit Top 3 in the Lifestyle market.[19]

In September 2011, Gandy was named the spokesman for the Martini’s “Luck Is An Attitude” campaign, launching their model-search competition on the Spanish Steps of Rome, which were opened specifically for the event.[20] He was appointed to serve on the British Fashion Council's Committee to launch "London Collections: Men" as part of London Fashion Week 2012.[21]

During the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, David was the only male to walk the Union Jack-shaped catwalk featuring British fashions, alongside models Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Jourdan Dunn, Lily Donaldson, Georgia May Jagger, Karen Elson and Stella Tennant. For the occasion, he wore a gold bespoke suit by British designer Paul Smith.[22] Gandy was invited to the Oxford Union again on 19 Nov 2012 with Alex Bilmes, Editor of Esquire to discuss "The importance of men's fashion."[23]

Writing, Personal Style [edit]

David Gandy, car reviewer for GQ (2012)

Since Feb, 2011, Gandy has regularly written a blog for British Vogue where he discusses his career, fashion/style, cars, antiques and life in London.[24] He is also an official car reviewer for British GQ.[25] In October, 2011, London's Evening Standard invited Gandy to be guest writer/editor of their Men's Issue.[26] He was ranked #17 of the “50 Best-Dressed in Britain” by GQ Magazine in 2012.[27] His body has inspired fitness-industry interviews, exercise videos as well as his own fitness app which was released in Dec, 2012.[28][29]

Accolades [edit]

Gandy has been nominated for or received several awards in the modelling industry. In 2008, Spanish Glamour magazine named him "Most Beautiful International Male Face" at an event in Madrid, Spain.[30] On 26 June 2009, Forbes magazine ranked him as the world's third most successful male model, behind Matt Gordon and Sean O'Pry.[31] In 2010, Gandy was the first male ever nominated for "Model of the Year" by the British Fashion Council (BFC)[32] and ShortList named him the "Face of Today" in 2011.[33]

The Evening Standard included Gandy in their list of "London's 1,000 Most Influential People" for 2011[34] and again for 2012.[35] For a second time, BFC nominated him for "Model of the Year" in 2012.[36] Glamour readers voted him one of the "100 Sexiest Men of 2012".[37] At the end of 2012, Models.com ranked him #4 in the list of "Money Guys" and #5 in the list of "Top Icons".[38] Cosmopolitan named Gandy one of "The Sexiest Men of 2013"[39] and British GQ included him in their 2013 list of the "100 Most Influential Men in Britain".[40]

David Gandy with Mercedes Gullwing

Charity Work [edit]

Gandy participated in the "Fashion for Relief" fashion show on 19 Feb 2010. The event was organized by Naomi Campbell to raise money for victims of the Haitian earthquake.[41] On 17 April 2011, Gandy was part of the "Oxglam" team who ran in the London Marathon to raise funds for Oxfam. Other members of the "Oxglam" team included model Agyness Deyn and fashion designer Henry Holland.[42] In May 2011, Gandy modelled a shirt designed by fashion designer Katherine Hamnett. Proceeds from sales of the shirt went toward the Environmental Justice Foundation’s "Save The Sea" campaign.[43]

On 23 March 2012, Gandy, along with model Kate Moss and designer Stella McCartney, made a guest appearance in a special episode of the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous to benefit Sport Relief 2012.[44] Three days later, the UK's Battersea Dogs & Cats Home announced that Gandy had been named the institution's first celebrity ambassador.[19] In January, 2013, Gandy launched "Blue Steel Appeal", his charity foundation created to raise money for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. The foundation, which derives its name from the satirical fashion film Zoolander, will host a series of fundraising events.[45] The first was an auction on Ebay from 7 March to 17 March 2013 which included collectible items and fashion experiences donated by Victoria Beckham, Mollie King, Dolce & Gabbana, Lucky Brand Jeans, One Direction and others.[46]

External links [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "David Gandy - Profile". Select Model Management. Retrieved 20 November 2012. 
  3. ^ a b c "David Gandy - Profile". FordModels.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  4. ^ "David Gandy - Profile". NewMadison.fr. Retrieved 2 January 2013. 
  5. ^ a b "Interview - David Gandy". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  6. ^ Howarth, Peter (2001). David Gandy by Dolce and Gabbana. Rizzoli. ISBN 978-0-8478-3752-6. 
  7. ^ "David Gandy - Advertising". Models.com. Retrieved 4 December 2012. 
  8. ^ "David Gandy - Profile". Vogue Italia. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  9. ^ "Interview with David Gandy". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  10. ^ "Scarlett Johansson/David Gandy - Dolce & Gabbana". Fashionela. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  11. ^ a b "David Gandy bio". Vogue UK. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  12. ^ "A Week with Male Model David Gandy". The Times. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  13. ^ "Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Fragrance Contract 2010". Models.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  14. ^ "David Gandy to make his film debut". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  15. ^ "Gandy’s First Book". Vogue UK. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  16. ^ "David Gandy - Magazine Covers". Models.com. Retrieved 11 December 2012. 
  17. ^ "David Gandy - Campaigns by Year". Models.com. Retrieved 27 December 2012. 
  18. ^ "Johnnie Walker signs David Gandy". Marketing (magazine). Retrieved 27 December 2012. 
  19. ^ a b "Interview - David Gandy". Huffington Post. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  20. ^ "Luck is an Attitude". Martini. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  21. ^ "Committee Named". British Fashion Council. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  22. ^ "2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony Fashion Show". Vogue UK. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  23. ^ "David Gandy - Second Oxford Address". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  24. ^ "David Gandy's Blog". Vogue UK. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  25. ^ "David Gandy - First Car Review". GQ. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  26. ^ "David Gandy - Guest Editor". Evening Standard. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  27. ^ "50 Best Dressed Men 2012". GQ. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  28. ^ "David Gandy - Workout, App and Interview". Men's Health (magazine). Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  29. ^ "David Gandy Fitness App". Esquire (magazine). Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  30. ^ David Gandy. “Corazón, Corazón - David Gandy” (Spanish version) (television production). TVE1. http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/corazon/corazon-corazon-david-gandy/97972/. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  31. ^ "Most Successful Male Models - 2009". Forbes. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  32. ^ "2010 Nominees". British Fashion Awards. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  33. ^ "David Gandy - Face of Today". ShortList. Retrieved 5December 2012. 
  34. ^ "London's 1,000 Most Influential People for 2011". Evening Standard. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  35. ^ "London's 1,000 Most Influential People for 2012". Evening Standard. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  36. ^ "2012 Nominees". British Fashion Awards. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  37. ^ "Sexiest Men of 2012 - David Gandy". Glamour. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  38. ^ "David Gandy - Rankings". Models.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  39. ^ "The Sexiest Men of 2013". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 9 Mar 2013. 
  40. ^ "100 Most Influential Men In Britain - 2013". GQ. Retrieved 5 March 2013. 
  41. ^ "Fashion For Relief". Vogue UK. Retrieved 31 December 2012. 
  42. ^ "Model Marathon". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 5 December 2012. 
  43. ^ "David Gandy Strips for Save The Sea". The Sun (United Kingdom). Retrieved 31 December 2012. 
  44. ^ "Ab Fab Star Moves in on Model". The Sun (United Kingdom). Retrieved 25 December 2012. 
  45. ^ "David Gandy Launches Blue Steel Appeal". Vogue. Retrieved 14 January 2013. 
  46. ^ "Blue Steel Appeal Fashion Auction". Vogue. Retrieved 31 March 2013. 

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  • Howarth, Peter and Vivanco, Mariano: David Gandy by Dolce and Gabbana. New York City: Rizzoli, 2011. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-8478-3752-6.
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