Tyson Ballou by IMG Models

Becoming the most sought after model of our generation, Tyson has been featured in campaigns for Jil Sander & Perry Ellis Spring 01 w/ Mario Sorrenti, Fall 03 w/ Tom Munro & Fall 05 w/ Willy Vanderperre, DKNY w/ Mikael Jansson, Hugo Boss - Orange label & Bodywear w/ Fabien Baron, Belstaff w/ David Sims Fall 05 & Spring 06, Moschino w/ Patrick Demarchelier, Pepe Jeans w/ Carter Smith, Emporio Armani w/ Philippe

Cometti, Exte w/ Michelangelo Di Battista, The Gap w/ Reagan Cameron, Valentino Roma w/ Robert Wyatt, Bill Blass w/ Steven Klein, Versace w/ Steven Meisel, H&Mw/ John Scarisbrick, Cesare Paciotti w/ Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and Louis Vuitton and Diesel by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.

Tyson has also been shot by photographers including Phil Poytner, Greg Kadel, Richard Burbridge, Peter Lindbergh, Paolo Roversi, Alasdair Mclellan and Bruce Weber.

Tyson has appeared in magazines such as Italian, French, L'uomo, Japanese and American Vogue, POP, Arena, Arena Homme Plus, Allure, Harpers Bazaar, GQ, Details, V Men, Numero and W.

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Tyson moved to New York in the fall of 1998. Now 29, Traveling between New York and Europe. Tyson spends his free time playing basketball, golfing and snowboarding.

Undisputedly the most sought-after male model of his generation, Tyson Ballou continues to make his mark and set the standards in male modeling.

A profile of the most sought-after male model.

The Famous Young Man from Garland, Texas: A lot has been said and written about him. From his much accomplished career as a model to his love of basketball and travelling. More importantly, there was a story that simply define the degree by which Tyson shall be remembered as a person. It involves a family tragedy that resulted in a stronger, more matured person that he has been forced to become.

Tyson lost his father, Larry Ballou, in a tragic car accident, making him the head of his family at the early age of nine. " I was so young when he died. It made me grow up a little bit faster, being the oldest male around the house." he narrated.The eldest of 3 sons, Tyson hails from Garland in Texas.

He was often remembered as a quiet kid who plays competitive basketball in College. Even with his height and body built, he had difficulties deciding what to do next after college. It seems destiny has something planned for him.

A Short History: Tyson's early modeling stints with Page Parkes: His career as a model started early when his mother, Nancy Ballou, accompanied the then teenager to Page Parkes for the summer. Until now, Mrs. Ballou still displays her son's work as a model, showing his photoshoots to close friends and relatives. In perspective, it was Page Parkes who first took notice of his potential to become a top male model, when Tyson was barely 15 and described as "extremely shy he could barely speak."

At page 214 in Dallas, Tyson was provided with a healthy amount of modeling to get him ready for the next important step- modeling in the Big Apple. His summer days were filled with shoots for JC Penny, Folley's and Fashion! Dallas.

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