_The Advent of Harry Kinkead
_Prada's signature model for a record  7 times! + a favourite among top _fashion lensmen, DNA's Harry Kinkead's time has definitely arrived!
_By Jed Medina and Karen Essex, updated for January 2005
A ModelWatch favourite since we first took a glimpse of him on the runways, Harry Kinkead is currently in the Big Apple to explore more modeling possibilities and what a career it has been!

As the ultimate Prada man, he has been the top choice of the famed designer for 3 seasons in a row. (Melissa Richardson, Harry's agent and discoverer at Take2, proudly informed us that Harry has now taken a record 7 Prada campaigns in a row! We thank our reader from Australia for reminding us!) It was an achievement of sorts for Kinkead- as he made better a record- considering some of his predecessors are already accomplished models themselves- Freddy Drabble, Ryan Curry, Matheo Renoir...On the editorial front, he can be seen on countless fashion magazines including Arena Homme+, L’Uomo Vogue, Numero and Wallpaper* while being photographed by some of fashion’s most accomplished lensmen. He also appeared for the most accomplished designers on the runways- Prada, Byblos, Miu Miu, Jil Sander. Represented by one of New York’s top agencies, DNA, ModelWatch took this opportunity to get to know Harry better the man, the model, fashion’s top male mannequin…

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Jed: Some people said you’re from Australia, another group claimed you hail from the UK. Where were you born and where did you grew up? Tell us some of your memories of home.

Harry: I was born in London and moved to Australia when I was five.  I grew up in Perth and Melbourne. 

My memories of home are great, I miss my family and hanging out with my friends.  I get to go home once or twice a year so it's not so bad.

Jed: Tell us more about you, as you grew up…

Harry: I grew up with my twin brother and had an awesome upbringing.  Growing up in Australia have so many  advantages which you take for granted, like living by the beach and feeling safe.
Harry Kinkead is represented in the Big Apple by DNA Model Management, one of the most reputable agencies in the highly-competitive NYC modeling scene.

Says Harry: "I have been with DNA for about three years and they're fantastic, I am very lucky to be with them.  My bookers Taylor and Gene are awesome and really straight forward with work (no Bullshit), which makes a world of difference.

Jed: Back at home, do they think of your modeling as a good thing? Or do they have some reservations?

Harry: My Mum thinks it is the best thing in the world, ever.  My Dad thinks it is ok, he's not crazy about it but he has the same attitude as my twin brother, that I should just make the most of it as It won't last forever.

Jed: Where did you go to school and what was that experience like?

Harry: I went to school in Geelong, just outside of Melbourne.  It was called Geelong Grammar School.  I hated it most of the time and was glad to leave, I've never been back.
Harry's Files: From the Numero Homme shoot to some of his Prada select, and outstanding editorials. Click the picture to view larger image.

Jed: Do you listen to music?  If so, what genre do you particularly like?  What is currently in your player?

Harry: Yeah I listen to all sorts of music.  At the moment, I'm listening to Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

Jed: Are you a fashion conscious guy? Do you like to dress well or do you like rugged clothes- jeans and t-shirt? What are some of your favorite brands?

Harry: I don't think that I'm that fashion conscious.  I dress in pretty simple. Jeans and t-shirt.
READ MORE: "I was "discovered" by Melissa Richardson at Take 2 Model Management.
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