UNDENIABLY the male model of the moment. Shaun de Wet has more than what it takes to be considered on the "Big League"- as big as Damien Vanzyl, Matthew Avedon and Sebastien Andreau!

Following his Truth fragrance ad for Calvin Klein, there was no stopping de Wet from capturing 2 extremely prestigious stints- prized catches even for a topnotch male model who have been in the business longer than him.

We speak of course of Hugo Boss and Yves St. Laurent Rive Gauche- two of the most coveted fashion campaigns for any male model of noted talent.

With those amazing cheekbones highlighted in both campaigns, not to mention those eyes that speak!- a colorful, yet uncomplicated style for YSL and a more conservative Boss look. de Wet both provided the face, and the appeal to make them smashing successes!

When fellow South African hotshot Damien VanZyl began giving the Americans and the Canadians a run for their money, fashion authorities in New York and other fashion capitals in the World, began taking notice- South Africa has, once again, tickled their fascination and wonder what's so special about this far-off country?

Diamonds maybe not as abundant as before, but there is a goldmine of new and fresh faces- de Wet is certainly one of them.

Rumour has it that he ran away from home and was looking for adventures and thrills, as some teens are prone to be. But at 17 he began a modeling career that would soon be compared to such stars as Van Zyl. Today at Elite where both de Wet and VanZyl are represented, things are not only looking up for both these South African hearthrobs.

For the past 2 seasons, he has been the top choice for such Designer shows as Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci...

With a cover for the prestigious magazine- Arena Homme +, and edits for such fashion requisites as L'Uomo Vogue and Details, de Wet is both BIG on the bucks and on the prestige gigs.

Shaun is also very articulate, stating that:

"There's no other job where I can be on my own at this age and have independence and fun at the same time. And it's a good life experience as well getting to interact with other people." on being a model and what's so good about it.

Born under the sign of Aries, he personifies an Arian at its best- a born leader who is articulate, can easily relate to all kinds of people, and the ability to deliver what is expected of him. Even models.com was very generous when they described de Wet:

"He's a man of Truth (for Calvin Klein) , a former Arena Homme Plus coverboy and the grand recipient of a Hugo Boss exclusive... so now when you see his billboard riding every city street, something about this face will ring with sweet familiarity."

Who are we to disagree?