The World's 10 Most Successful Male Models

1. Taylor Fuchs

Taylor Fuchs has made a quick ascent to the upper echelons of the modeling industry. He was reportedly discovered in a bar and eventually signed early last year with IMG Models (now Public Image Worldwide). Within months, he walked major runways--Yves Saint Laurent, D&G and Fendi, to name a few--and was photographed by Steven Meisel for the Pringle of Scotland campaign.

2. Mathias Lauridsen

Mathias Lauridsen, 24, has enjoyed a relatively long run of success since his runway debut in 2003. He's booked esteemed campaigns and contracts with Costume National and Hugo Boss. He's currently lending his face--with its signature scar across the left cheekbone--to this spring's Gucci fragrance campaign.

3. Matt Gordon

Matt Gordon was a model in his native Canada before moving to New York in 2007 to pursue the big time. Since signing with DNA models, Gordon has been the face of Gucci, nailed an Escada fragrance campaign and walked for bigwig brands like Jean Paul Gaultier and John Galliano

4. Cole Mohr

Skinny-boy, Houston native Mohr is known for his tattoos--"April, May, June" is emblazoned across his collarbone. Mohr has most famously been an inspiration and muse to designer Hedi Slimane, credited with reviving men's fashion in Paris and former designer for Dior Homme. Mohr can be seen on this summer's Arena Homme cover with fellow top model Luke Worrell.

5. Nick Snider

Snider is Prada's platinum-haired golden boy. Snider has been the face of the brand for the last two seasons and has walked its runway exclusively. His career has been cemented by editorial work for VMan magazine, L'Uomo Vogue and i-D

6. Marcus Hedbrandh

Marcus Hedbrandh, who hails from Sweden, was discovered in the streets of Amsterdam. Since then, he has walked for gilded runways like Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and Burberry. He's also been featured in the pages of V Magazine, GQ and 10+.

7. Evandro Soldati

Evandro Soldati has had a relatively long career since his mother entered him in a modeling contest as a teen in his native Brazil. Soldati is currently in Armani Jeans and Dolce & Gabbana campaigns.

8. Sean Opry

Opry ranks No. 8 on our list, thanks to a strong presence across the board. In less than two years, Opry has established himself with several prominent ad campaigns, such as Calvin Klein and Armani, and posh runway shows like Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana and Bottega Veneta.

9. Nicholas Bemberg

A French model known for his hair, Bemberg walked the celebrated Yves Saint Laurent runway in his first season. Since then, he has been the face of Lanvin and walked other blue chip catwalks such as Gucci and Hermés.

10. Luke Worrell

Luke Worrell's achieved a lot at a young age. Currently 18 years old, Worrell was reportedly discovered last year while skateboarding in his hometown, London. He walked in Marc Jacobs' spring show last fall and became the face of the brand not long after.

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