Donny Lewis
Donny Allen Lewis (born December 7, 1976) is an American model and actor. His consistent work for major international fashion brands and publications has solidified his status as a male supermodel. His work for the promotion of sustainability in the fashion industry has led him to be named “The Male Face of Sustainable Fashion” and a contributing editor for IRK Magazine.[1]
Early life
Lewis was born in Lubbock, Texas, on December 7, 1976. At the age of 17 he was discovered at the South Plains Mall by Peter John and Mike Beaty, signed with Next Model Management[2] and moved to New York at 18.
Modelling career
Lewis began working as a model at the age of 18 by signing a two-year contract with GUESS, shot by the photographer Pablo Alfaro. This brought him to the public eye and aroused the interest of the fashion industry. He has worked with photographers, Greg Kadel (Valentino Intimo and Valentino Sand),[3] Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott,[3][4] Camilla Akrans, Terry Richardson, Ellen von Unwerth, Mario Sorrenti[3] and Michel Comte[5] and for fashion designers[6] and brands such as Salvatore Ferragamo,[3] Valentino,[3][7] Yohji Yamamoto,[3] Bulgari,[3][8] Roberto Cavalli,[3][7] Hugo Boss, Kenneth Cole,[3] Rene Lezard,[3][9] Armani, Perry Ellis,[3][10] Mac cosmetics,[3][11] and H&M. He has appeared in numerous TV commercials, such as FA, Jägermeister and Michelob[12] and in music videos, among others for David Guetta[13] and Kylie Minogue. Lewis was also part of two art projects by the photographer/artist Spencer Tunick and appeared on a double page in issue 52 of Visionaire,[3][14] shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.
Lewis is signed with Wilhelmina[15] of New York and in 2011 appeared in advertisement campaigns for Davidoff[3][7] and Pal Zileri.[3][16] Subsequent clients include:
- Davidoff[3] again in 2013
- Lancaster Paris [fr][3] alongside Daisy Loewe shot by photographer Guy Aroch in 2014
- Lucchesse[3] alongside Jessica Miller shot by photographer Daniel Jackson in 2014 for both SS and FW
- Otto Kern[3] shot by photographer Andreas Ortner in 2015 for Otto Kern Signature and Otto Kern Signature Supreme fragrances as well as Otto Kern Signature Speed[3] in 2016
- Stefano Ricci[3] in 2018 SS advertising Campaign
- The Fashionisto[17][18] Fashion editorial featuring Donny Lewis portraying the iconic Yves Saint Laurent published 2020
- 120% Lino[19][20] SS 2020 advertising Campaign
- Giorgio Armani[21] via press release in The Fashionisto
References
- ^ "IRK Magazine: Rattling the Everyday". irk-magazine. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ Next Model Management
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Donny Lewis - Model". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "DNA Models". DNA Models. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "DNA Models". DNA Models. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "Model and Talent Expo". Model and Talent Expo. Archived from the original on May 5, 2006. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Talents Models". Talents Models. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "Source for Beauty, Skin Care, Fragrance & Hair - BVLGARI EAU PARFUMEE AU THE BLANC Boutique". AmirahG.com. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "René Lezard". Rene-lezard.com. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "Donny Lewis". Bellazon. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "Love Matte September 2004 - Specktra.net MAC Makeup Community". Specktra.net. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "Michelob Light - Elevator (2002) - 0:30 (USA) commercials". adland.tv. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ David Guetta, David Guetta - Just a Little More Love (Official Video), retrieved 2018-12-06
- ^ "What is Visionaire Presentation". Myplick.com. January 28, 2009.
- ^ Lewis, donny (June 2021). "Wilhelmina". Wilhelmina models.
- ^ MM Scene : Male Model Portfolios : Male Models Online (January 4, 2011). "Donny Lewis for Pal Zileri Spring Summer 2011". Malemodelscene.net. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ "DONNY LEWIS IS 'YVES SAINT LAURENT IN MOROCCO by Norbert Bares (Various Editorials)". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ "Fashionisto Exclusive: Donny Lewis is 'Yves Saint Laurent in Morocco'". The Fashionisto. 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ "120% Lino Spring/Summer 2020 (Various Campaigns)". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ "The pleasure of natural luxury | 120% lino". www.120percento.com. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ "Donny Lewis & Domenique Melchior Front Giorgio Armani Made to Measure Campaign". The Fashionisto. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
External links
- Donny Lewis on Models.com
- "Fashionisto Exclusive: Donny Lewis is 'Yves Saint Laurent in Morocco'". The Fashionisto. 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- Donny Lewis for Giorgio Armani Made to Measure
- IRK Magazine Donny Lewis
- Wilhelmina models
- Major Models Milano
- Marilyn Agency Paris
- Storm Models London