Major-league male models are plucked from unexpected places.
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P. Kramer
Gabriel Aubry
As seen in: Calvin Klein ads — and on Halle Berry's arm. Discovered: At a ski-resort nightclub in Canada. Bet you didn't know: He owns Cuban joint Cafe Fuego in NYC.
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Blaison Studio
Evandro Soldati
As seen in: Ads for Valentino, Iceberg, and Giorgio Armani. Discovered: In high school in Brazil. Fame claim: Dolce & Gabbana ads shot by Steven Klein.
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Blaison Studio
Lars Burmeister
As seen in: Boss Black ads and as the face of Acqua di Giò. Discovered: By his sister — she badgered him into modeling. Bet you didn't know: He prefers Hamburg (his hometown) to hip fashion.
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S. Browarnik
Mark Vanderloo
As seen in: Boss Soul fragrance ads and DKNY shows. Discovered: On set with model girlfriend (he became the famous one). Bet you didn't know: VH1 once named him "Male Model of the Year."
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