Boys of Summer: The 11 Male Models You Need to Follow Now
1/12Here at Teen Vogue, we tend to be partial to the talented young women who walk through our doors—Gigi, Jourdan, Karlie, and the like—but it occurred to us recently that we very well may have been neglecting the boys! Male modeling is a very important part of our industry, as we all know thanks to the impending Zoolander sequel, so what better time than now to spotlight the 12 young men whose careers are taking off before our very eyes? Click through to meet our very own boys of summer…and be sure to follow them on Instagram for even more male model mayhem.
2/12Name: Peter Raven Maben
Age: 18
Agency: Soul Artist MGMT
Instagram Handle: @peterrraven
Astrological Sign: Scorpio
What's the highlight of your career so far? Shooting with Bruce Weber, he's one of my favorite photographers!
What is/was your favorite class in school? Geography.
What's the best part about the summer? Wearing flip flops.
Dream vacation getaway? Bali, for sure.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? Haha, nope.
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? Intelligent with beautiful eyes.
Favorite Instagram to follow? @unicornsemen
3/12Name: Rafferty Law
Age: 18
Agency: Select Men
Instagram Handle: @raff_law
Astrological Sign: Libra
What's the highlight of your career so far? My band, Dirty Harrys, we've had some amazing gigs lined up. We're currently in talks with some labels so it's looking positive. Regarding the modeling, I've enjoyed all of it really. I'm currently doing some work with River Island and the team involved have been great and really enjoyable.
What is/was your favorite class in school? English—I find it the most interesting, the teachers are great, and it really helps with lyrics.
What's the best part about the summer? The sun, sea, and festivals! London changes in the summer. People seem happier, the streets are busy, and there's just a general sense of freedom! I'm looking forward to Glastonbury, and a trip to Ibiza with all my mates.
Dream vacation getaway? LA. I just love it.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? Haha, no.
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? Easy going and a great sense of humor.
4/12Name: Justin Barnhill
Age: 23
Agency: Click Model Management
Instagram Handle: @justingraybarnhill
Astrological Sign: Leo
What's the highlight of your career so far? Shooting with Bruce Weber (for Moncler) because it was my first campaign.
What is/was your favorite class in school? Favorite class was third period with the principal in the office. ;) What's the best part about the summer? The energy.
Dream vacation getaway? My life.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? The "gimme back my money" pose.
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? She's in—200%.
Favorite Instagram to follow? Whoever shares my instagram. I try to follow back. Special thanks to Click NY and to The Max Ent.
5/12Name: Lucky Blue Smith (yes, it's my real name)
Age: Just turned 17
Agency: Next Management
Instagram Handle: @luckybsmith
Astrological Sign: Gemini
What's the highlight of your career so far? Watching my Instagram odometer roll to "1M" and appearing on Ellen.
What is/was your favorite class in school? History.
What's the best part about the summer? Having the previous years suspension lifted at your local water park for "excessive horseplay."
Dream vacation getaway? Riding motorcycles with my friends in the jungles of the Dominican Republic.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? No names for poses per se, but occasionally models accidentally cross paths at the end of the catwalk. I call that one "your move, chief".
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? Talkative, outgoing and sweet.
Favorite Instagram to follow? I don't have a specific favorite, but I do love seeing what my friends are up to when traveling.
6/12Name: Jackson Hale
Agency: Soul Artist Management
Instagram: @jacksonghale
Astrological sign: Cancer
What's the highlight of your career so far? Opening the Paul Smith show in Paris. They're the nicest team of people you could hope to work with and the whole vibe of the day was so laid-back and friendly. The clothes were amazing, too!
What is/was your favorite class in school? I was a big, big history nerd.
What's the best part about the summer? The daylight, sitting in parks with your friends 'til 9:30 and watching the sunset.
Dream vacation getaway? House party on Saturn's rings.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? God, no!
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? Loyalty. Favorite Instagram to follow? @milohale
7/12Name: Piero Mendez
Age: 19
Agency: Request Models, Nass Models
Instagram Handle: @piero_mendez
Astrological Sign: Cancer
What's the highlight of your career so far? My first campaign, Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2015.
What is/was your favorite class in school? My favorite class was history.
What's the best part about the summer? The best part about the summer is the relaxing time I have in the beach after working hard during fashion week.
Dream vacation getaway? Any small paradise island in Asia.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? I have my "bad boy" face, LOL. Always works!
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? She has to be sincere, with a down-to-earth mentality and a quiet personality.
8/12Name: Luka Sabbat
Age: 17
Agency: Re:quest Models
Instagram Handle: @lukasabbat
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
What's the highlight of your career so far? Working with and for people I've looked up to, like Kanye West.
What is/was your favorite class in school? Drama class.
What's the best part about the summer? Traveling, meeting new people, knowing I don't have to wake up at any specific time.
Dream vacation getaway? Japan with my best friends.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? The "Gianni Stance" or the "Luca Lean."
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? Good vibes, good style, good taste in music, knowing how to dance.
Favorite Instagram to follow? @virgilabloh, @bibicornejoborthwick, @kerwinhasinstagram, @rhuigi, @zoeisabellakravitz
9/12Name: Jacob Morton
Age: 21
Agency: DNA Model Management Instagram Handle: @jacobamorton
Astrological Sign: Taurus
What's the highlight of your career so far? Shooting with Karl Templer for Interview magazine as my first editorial shoot ever.
What is/was your favorite class in school? Biology.
What's the best part about the summer? Taking the boat out and wakeboarding.
Dream vacation getaway? Tahiti with a beautiful girl by my side.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? Personally no, but photographers I've worked with multiple times will say things like, "Give us the Jacob!"
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? A smart girl with a great personality and a beautiful smile.
Favorite Instagram to follow? @ourplanetdaily
10/12Name: Erin Mommsen
Age: 19
Agency: Request Models
Instagram Handle: @e.wlfmommsen
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
What's the highlight of your career so far? I've gotten to do some pretty cool editorials like shoot in an arcade with Lachlan Bailey for i-D. I had also good time at the Public School and Kanye shows.
What is/was your favorite class in school? School sucked, but my art teacher would let me stay in her room and skip class and that was pretty cool. I still always draw when I have free time.
What's the best part about the summer? It's not miserably cold, and the days are long, so I have more time to skate.
Dream vacation getaway? New York still kinda feels like a vacation for me.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? No way, never.
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? None, really.
Favorite Instagram to follow? I like this tattoo artist @slowerblack.
11/12Name: Chen Cong
Age: 20
Agency: MARILYN/MGM Paris
Instagram Handle: @ch3n2ong
Astrological Sign: Gemini
What's the highlight of your career so far? Dior Homme Show in Guangzhou, China.
What is/was your favorite class in school? Sports.
What's the best part about the summer? Going to the beach.
Dream vacation getaway? Hawaii.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? No.
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? Personality.
Favorite Instagram to follow? @BADGALRIRI.jpg)
12/12Name: Liviu
Age: 17
Agency: MRA Models, Success Paris, WhyNot Milan
Instagram Handle: @liviumra
Astrological Sign: Scorpio
What's the highlight of your career so far? At age of 16 years old, after my first Japanese contract, I returned home with a large amount of money, and I was excited and confused in the meantime. I had earned more money than my parents salaries in a work year. It isn't just about money, it's about how impressed and proud my parents were about my modeling performance. It meant a lot for me.
What is/was your favorite class in school? I don't like sitting in classrooms. I like learning on my feet.
What's the best part about the summer? Girls in bikinis, for sure!
Dream vacation getaway? Any place off the beaten trail. As crazy as it sounds I'd like to climb Everest someday.
Do you have a special name for any of your poses, like "Blue Steel"? I have a pose called "The Napoleon" where I look away from the camera and squint my eyes. The patent is pending.
Ideal traits in a romantic partner? I can like a girl who looks good, but I can only love a girl if we laugh a lot together.
Favorite Instagram to follow? I'm not really a follower, but I'm definitely following @TeenVogue now.
