_The Poetry of Boyd Holbrook
_ModelWatch interviews Elite's hottest male model and the most _requested at MW, Boyd Holbrook!
_By Jed Medina, March 2004
The thing I enjoy most is taking on different characters that fulfill different art direction. I was a skydiver and a rock star for Hugo Boss, which came out really great in the final edition. Photo courtesy of Elite at modelwire.com
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Jed: What are the reactions of your family about modeling? Is this a factor that somehow influenced you over your professional choice?

Boyd: At first, my family thought it wasn't a very productive profession. But after they saw the benefits, they were happy for me. Their support has influenced me greatly.

Throughout the process of moving to NY and traveling around the world, I have learned that I am not just proving to myself that I can stand in front of a camera, but through life.

Jed: As someone who have modeled for Milan, Paris, London, Tokyo and New York, what makes these fashion cities different as far as modeling is concerned?

Boyd: I think the energy and the excitement of being shown something new makes the city.

Jed: What have been your impressions about the agencies that represented you? In particular, tell us your experiences being managed by the prestigious Elite Models?

Boyd: I respect my agency very much for the way they respect me and treat me as an individual.

By being with Elite, I have been so much more successful with my career rather than being with any other agency.

Jed: How is Nathalie Bernier as your mentor? Tell us your experiences being handled by one of the Industry's most respected and powerful agent/talent manager?

Boyd: My friend Nathalie is wonderful. She is a very strong, beautiful and independent woman. She continues to give me so much confidence. By being with Nathalie and Elite, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Jed: Give us the inside scoop on your Dior Homme stint.

How is Hedi Slimane and what did modeling for Dior Homme accomplish for you as a model?

Boyd: Dior is a culture in a way and Hedi Slimane is the mastermind behind it all. He's not just a great designer, he is a brilliant photographer and artist.

Boyd Holbrook on the runways: Selected Boyd runway appearances: from Dior, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Nicole Fahri and Moschino. Images courtesy of MW team member Sean Read.
By having the opportunity to work with Dior, I think it said more about me rather than the way I look.

Jed: In terms of preferences, do you like to do photoshoots for editorials and campaigns or do you enjoy doing the runways more?

Boyd: Actually both are cool. I am always a different person for each.

Jed: What's the most difficult part being a model? What are the best parts?

Boyd: The most difficult is the labeling by other people, that models are empty head bodies. I think if you look for negativity you can find it anywhere. The best part is encountering such unique people and traveling.

Jed: A hypothetical one, if you were not a model, what would you be doing right now?

Boyd: Right now I am making short films, developing my photography, and writing a lot. Hopefully, just that.

Continued: The Buzz on Boyd, something 'personal' and more photoshoots!...
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