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Massimo Dutti F/W 2013/14 'The Equestrian Collection'

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David Gandy and Carolyn Murphy take us into the world of an equestrian for the new Massimo Dutti F/W 2013 campaign. They take us into a side of fashion dominated by rich blues, soft khakis and buttery soft leathers.
 Photographed by Hunter & Gather, fashion advertising and branding agency.





My Beauty Rules - Marie Claire UK (Sept 2013)

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My Beauty Rules

We all fell in love with him in those teeny White pants. Here, our fave male model reveals his grooming tips.



Interview by Cassie Steer, Ph. Yuri Shardenberg for Dolce & Gabbana.


David Beckham made metrosexual cool. Male grooming is more acceptable now, although there’s still a huge gap between the man on the street and the fashion world. Hopefully I’ve made it more acceptable too. You girls have so much advice available to you, but us men need things simplified.

I’m not the best when it comes to looking after my skin. As I’ve got older, though, it’s become more important to wear an SPF every day. I use Dermalogica’s Dynamic Skin Recovery, as it works for my sensitive skin and has an SPF 30. Other than that I just use a nice shower gel like Kiehl’s Coriander Liquid Body Cleanser. 

Rose oil is literally the best thing for dry skin. I take 90-odd flights a year so my skin is constantly dehydrated, but an Australian make-up artist gave me her rose oil and it just seemed to do wonders.

I don’t worry about going grey. Men are lucky as I think they grow into their looks. If you look at George Clooney and Sean Connery, for example, they’ve aged but it suits them – that salt – and – pepper thing can make men look quite distinguished, so we don’t feel the same pressure to cover it up.

I feel a bit naked without fragrance. If I’m not wearing any, it’s a bit like not wearing a watch. I really like Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue, as I gravitate towards fresh, citrusy scents, and for the evening I’ll go for something a bit darker, such as The One by Dolce & Gabbana. Scent is definitely important in attraction, too: you can meet the most stunning girl, but if you don’t like her scent it’s a big turn-off.

Being able to laugh at herself makes a woman beautiful. Obviously it’s the physical side you’re first attracted to, but then it’s about being able to have fun. If you can’t make each other laugh you may as well give up. I’m very lucky to have worked with some of the most beautiful women in the world, but being grounded is the most important thing to me.

Girls should go easy on the fake tan. I can’t start to look a bit wrong. I’ve never used it myself as I can’t stand the smell, but an ex-girlfriend did – I still have the fake tan on my sheets to prove it.

My hair has a life of its own. I have very thick, curly hair, so it has to be controlled. I like Kiehl’s products and its shops are man-friendly, too. But at the end of the day you can’t beat a good hairdresser – I go to Larry King at Herhesons.

I don’t try to fit into sample sizes. I push quite heavy weights as I like being bulkier, but despite doing the marathon for Oxfam last year I’m probably not that fit. I’m 6ft 3in and 15 stones, so you can hear me coming I sound like Donkey Kong!

I wouldn’t know what to do with men’s make-up. But I don’t see anything wrong with making yourself look and feel better.

Lucky Brand 'Made in the U.S. of A.' Campaign (BTS Video)

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David Gandy and Missy Rayder star in the new Behind The Scenes video for Lucky Brand 'Made in the U.S. of A.' campaign, directed by Mario Sorrenti.










10 Essentials: David Gandy

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The model, writer, and racecar driver shares the 10 secret weapons that make him one of Britain's most stylish men

by Jessica Glavin


Model. Writer for GQ UK. Driver of a vintage Jag in Italy's famous Mille Miglia race. Maybe you've seen pictures of David Gandy in an impeccably tailored three-piece doing one of these things. Those weren't ads. In real life, Gandy has a car and watch collection that would make James Bond grin, and an unshakeable loyalty to Savile Row, even when he's off-duty. In his free time, he's remodeling an 1860s Victorian townhouse in London. How the hell does he manage to get it all done? Gandy gave us the 10 things that keep him fueled as one of Great Britain's most stylish men.



1. Jaguar XKR-S
 
"I've said in the past that if I could have one car for the rest of my life, this would be it; I got one six months ago, and I was right. It's rare, beautiful, ridiculously fast, and, of course, British. I make excuses to go out and drive this car at every conceivable moment."


2. Thom Sweeney

"There are tailors, and then there is Thom Sweeney. Thom and Luke make suits for some of the most stylish men in London. Remember David Beckham's suit on the speed boat for the Olympic Closing Ceremony? That was them. I can comfortably say that they are the best tailors in London right now."


3. Omega


"I have two rather expensive habits: cars and watches. My grandfather built clocks, and that's where my love of timepieces comes from. I used to watch him build mantelpiece and grandfather clocks as a kid. I'm have a substantial timepiece collection, but I still go with my Omegas over anything else. James Bond can't be wrong, can he?"



4. Blackberry Q10

"I love Apple, but when it comes to phones, I need phone with a keyboard for my sausage fingers, and one that doesn't break or smash when you drop it. I've been a Blackberry advocate for many years, and the 10 series Blackberry now has everything other smartphones do. It's just brilliant."



 

5. Johnnie Walker Blue Label

"I once called Blue Label 'the Aston Martin of the whisky world'. I think it's the best blended whisky around. It makes the good times better and the bad times a little bit more bearable."






6. Whey Hey ice cream

"An ice cream that is completely natural, sugar-free, gluten-free, and contains very little saturated fat and high-quality protein that's great for building muscles? Sounds too good to be true, but when you're trying to stay healthy, brilliant ideas like this are what we need."

7. Lucky jeans

 

"When I'm not in suits, my go-to items are a T-shirt and jeans. There are so many jeans nowadays, it's daunting to shop for them. Luckys have everything you need and fit me perfectly. I think they are one of the most exciting American brands at the moment."







8. Nespresso machine

"You would think I thought coffee was going to be banned soon, given the amount I consume. And because I drink so much, it has to be good. Nespresso is brilliant! I have the machines, the capsules, and the syrups. If you are ever in London, don't go to Starbucks, come to my place; it's better coffee."


9. Elle Decor Magazine

"Another great passion of mine is interiors and design. If you see me on one of my very, very frequent plane journeys, I will have one of these magazines in my bag or in my hand (usually with a cup of coffee). I'm decorating my new townhouse with the help of Holland & Sherry on Savile Row. I've always been inspired by Savile Row and its patterns, and I wanted everything that I love about my favorite suits and clothes to be incorporated into the design. For instance, one of the walls is going to be Prince of Wales, and some of the chairs are going to be tweed and herringbone."


 

10. The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill

"When I need inspiration, be it for everyday life or for my writing, this book is it. If you buy just one book of quotations, this is the one."


Source: GQ.com

David Gandy Invests in Wheyhey Ice Cream

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David Gandy: the model ice cream man

He loved it so much he he bought shares: supermodel David Gandy puts his money where is mouth and invests in Wheyhey Ice Cream.









By Katy Young / Fashion.telegraph.co.uk

Dream man turned ice cream man David Gandy has just secured his sweetest contract yet by becoming the face of Wheyhey Ice Cream .

In fact, rumour has it that he liked the taste of the British-born, protein-rich ice-cream so much that he's not just become their cool new face, but also their investor.

And even though these tubs of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice-cream may be the latest fashionable food on the block, it's not Wheyhey's impressive celebrity credentials (Harry Styles is a fellow fan) that has won over Gandy's taste buds and wallet - it's the health credentials. Low fat, sugar-, gluten- and artificial flavouring-free WheyHey 'supports all exercise routines and aids recovery.' Phew, because we love nothing more than a post-workout cornetto too, David.

Ice cream that can help you lose weight sounds like some cruel oxymoron dreamed up by a fictional email spammer, but a new low fat, gluten-free, no sugar, 'protein' ice cream promises to do just that. In other words, if you want a treat but your diet doesn't allow it, this whey protein ice cream fits the bill nicely. The 22g of protein means you'll feel fuller for longer, and because it doesn't have any sugar in it, you won't be feeling the imminent sugar crash that comes with most sweet things. Xylitol, which is a natural sweetener, is used to flavour it.

Each tub is 165 in calories, and other health enthusiasts such as David Haye and the Six Nations rugby team have given it the thumbs up. Wheyhey launched at the start of the year and has just become available on Ocado.

"When I first heard of Wheyhey, the idea of a sugar free, high protein ice cream obviously caught my attention, but as a very health conscience person, sounded almost too good to be true. After tasting all the flavours and asking a lot of questions about the product, I was hooked," said the male supermodel.

An ice cream with a conscience? Sounds a little oxy-moronic to me. But then again for 165 calories a pot, and a muscle building 22 grams of protein (the same as a 70 gram chicken breast), Gandy does have a 'my-body-is-my-temple' point.

                                         WheyHey's trio of lean muscle building ice-cream flavours.

"The health food market is booming at the moment and this is something I pay a lot of attention to. I'm constantly asked about what I eat and I have written and talked (at Vogue Festival and Oxford University) about body image and the importance of nutrition. Wheyhey is a revolutionary product and of course it's British. I'm really excited to be joining the Wheyhey team and know that the next year is going to be a really exciting time for the brand," says Gandy.

HuffPost UK Lifestyle caught up with David to find out what he thought about it.
By Poorna Bell

It sounds too good to be true - is it? 

I have done talks before at Oxford on body image, and it usually diverts into how I work out and how I achieve what I do. Someone always wants the magic pill, they don't want to be told that actually, it's just blood, sweat and tears, four times a week in the gym.

Nutrition is such a huge part of being healthy and staying in shape and we fall behind on a lot of other countries in nutrition. When you say something is protein – people say, 'Oh no, am I going to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger' which is just impossible, and it highlights the lack of awareness about nutrition. It's no coincidence we are the most obese country in Europe.

There is no quick solution, but when I saw Wheyhey, I thought, well that IS a solution. This is a guilt-free way of eating ice cream and it is totally natural. When I heard about it I almost thought it was too good to be true and a lot of personal trainers and people I’ve introduced it to have said they couldn't believe it was sugar and gluten free. But they've loved it.

Do you end up compromising on the taste though? 

If you just gave it to people without telling them what it actually is, they would love it. People say 'it actually tastes like ice cream my grandmother used to give me'. Plus, it's a natural product. People look at fat as being bad, but really when you look at things that are fat-free they are actually full of sugar. This isn't."

It was always going to come down to this - what are your fitness tips?

There are some key points – everyone has a different metabolism and you do have to adapt your workout to your eating habits. think about weight loss as mathematics – whatever you put in, you subtract with exercise. We aren’t saying you have to be completely cold turkey and go on a strict diet – I do indulge - but the things I do eat are organic and natural.

If you have nutritional awareness, people an achieve results a lot quicker. Be aware of what your putting in your body and protein is such an important part of the body and a fuel provider.

V Festival 2013

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David Gandy attended the Mahiki Coconut Backstage Bar in the Virgin Media Louder Lounge during day 1 of V Festival at Hylands Park. This renowned festival is an annual event, first held in 1996, which is sponsored by the Virgin Group over two twinned sites this year: Weston Park (Staffordshire) and Hylands Park (Essex). Today, The Virgin Media main stage was headlined by Jay-Z’s wife, Beyonce following with The Script, Jessie J, Steve Angello, Two Door Cinema Club, Ocean Colour Scene and Paloma Faith.

The British model was accompanied by the 22-year-old actress and singer Samantha Barks who enjoyed the party and relaxed atmosphere. David Gandy was spotted with the WheyHey girls, supporting his last investment movement into the Ice Cream Company and he was also seen interviewed by Lucie Cave for Heat Magazine.

David Gandy with the WheyHey Girls (L) and with Charlotte Holmes (R)

David Gandy & Samantha Barks


David Gandy talks to Der Standard/Rondo Austria Magazine (August 2013)

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David Gandy: " I don't take my clothes off for everyone"

Der Standard - Rondo | Interview by Stefan Hilpold | Ph: Jason Webber


 
German Version



English Version
Translated by DGFansGermany / Revised by DjG.com

Models like David Gandy will be called in the industry "money boys". If they promote a product the success is inevitable. Stefan Hipold talked with him about exclusive customers, pumped muscles and about the reason why underwear jobs are often the beginning of a great career.

Standard: Did you always know that you were good looking?

Gandy: Quite the contrary. As I began with the modeling I looked completely different to the other models. The other boys were skinny and they had an androgynous physique.

Standard: That was 13 years ago.

Gandy: Yes, the classical good looking guys, the kind of men you know from the Levi's commercials, weren't in demand at that time, those Bruce Webber guys. 

Standard: At that time were you very muscular? Was it a handicap?

Gandy: At that time I wasn't so big as today. But I did a lot of sports, played Rugby at the university. I never fit in those small suits. I was shot for many catalogues, made a lot of money, but I didn't work with the best. 

Standard: Shooting for catalogues is not so prestigious in the industry. Did it bother you?

Gandy: There you earn the money. A lot of people think, if you are being shot for a great magazine or for an advertising campaign you will earn the big money. But this is not true anymore. Catalogue jobs bring the money. After a few years It became clear, if I must do this furthermore I had to quite the catalogue job. I wanted to work with the best not with the second best.

Standard: Did you make this decision on your own?

Gandy: You must make this decision. My agency thought I was crazy but they supported me. I declined all my customers from day to day, that was not an easy situation. You started with prestigious but unpaid jobs and try to build up a name. 

Standard: But it worked for you. As you were shot in 2006 for your first Light Blue Campaign you had your breakthrough.

Gandy: From today’s point of view it is correct. But if I hadn't made some shots at this time with Lawrence James Thomas I wouldn't have attracted attention to Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana at a party.

"White pants guy"

Ph: Luca Bruno / Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2012 Menswear Collection Show



Standard: In the beginning nobody knew your name, only known as the "white pants guy". Did this sexualisation bother you?

Gandy: Let me say: I was not fussed about that. As a male model you shouldn't be shrinking, otherwise you are in the wrong job. A lot of advertisement pictures are sexualized. If you are modelling for Calvin Klein it is part of the job to pose in knickers. Even these underwear jobs are sometimes the beginning of a big career. Think of the famous picture with the Levis Guy in knickers in a laundrette, Nick Kamen. I'm still proud of the White Blue Campaign, it was revolutionary. But it's true: it was not easy to get shot of the attribution "white pans guy".

Standard: How did you make it?

Gandy: I don't do underwear jobs, and except the Light Blue Campaign I rarely let myself get photographed in a sexualized context. This is not easy sometimes by the way. If you once get photographed in knickers or put of your top and it worked then they want to see you like that again and again. The fantasy of the industry is unfortunately constricted. I don't take my clothes off for everyone. Otherwise it would be quite boring.


Ph: Mario Testino / Making-of Dolce & Gabbana 'Light Blue' Ad 2006

Standard: You said the campaign from 2006 was revolutionary. What is revolutionary about a man who lies in a boat with legs spread? 

Gandy: The fact that a man appeared in a commercial again not a boy. The success change the whole industry, first Dolce & Gabbana showed me in a perfume commercial and then David Beckham came who was shot for Armani in knickers. All these campaigns were really successful.

Standard: You are one of the few male supermodels who earns a considerable amount of money. What is the reason, why do you think male models make less in contrast to the female models?

Gandy: The wage gap between the female supermodels and the male supermodels is getting smaller but it is still huge. The problem is that not many men tried to get to the top in the industry. As I always say: it is more important to what you say no to as it is to what you say yes to. In my case, I don't work one day for this brand and the other day for another brand. I work exclusive for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Lucky Jeans or Jaguar.

"The male market is very limited"

Standard: However: why is there hardly for a male model established in the public?

Gandy: Because the fashion market for women is much bigger than the market for men and there is much more money to gain. It gives so many products which you can make commercials with: Lipstick, Make up, Anti-Aging Cremes. The male market is much limited but currently some things have changed. For example, I am one of the official ambassadors for the LC:M. I hope that I can be a role model for other models and they say: if David Gandy has made it why can't I make it too?

Standard: For many men modelling it is not a job rather a hobby. Is that a problem?

Gandy: They don't believe that they can earn enough money with that. They see it more like an intermediate stage, apply then to the acting or something different. But we have to say that modelling is a stepping stone. Me, for example, have a column for GQ, write in Vogue, for the Telegraph and have three charities. All this would not be possible if I were not present as a model. Last year I was seen on 23 covers.

Standard: Do you get more encouragement from men or from women?

Gandy: The good news is that both genders react positively on me. From grandmothers to young women, straight or gay men it seems that I work for a lot of people as a commercial face.

Standard: Also your manager could have given this reply.

Gandy: I don't have a manager. I am my own boss, owner of three firms. The product is always me. We feed the social networks every day, hundreds of thousands of fans follow my activities around the globe. I am asked to sign autographs and photos. 

Standard: Last question: the career of a model is usually limited. How long will yours continue? 

Gandy: Is the career of Kate Moss over? Naomi Campbell? Christy Turlington? No, it isn't. I'm only 33; if you are smart and adjust your strategy to the market you can be successful far beyond the age. And I'll try that too.

David Gandy for Massimo Dutti ' Limited New York' Collection

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High above the hustle and bustle that is the city of New York, David Gandy shows us the meaning of laid back elegance for Massimo Dutti's new 'Limited New York' collection. Photographed by Hunter and Gatti









David Gandy for M&S F/W 2013 (Collezione Campaign)

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David Gandy is once again the face of the new M&S F/W Collezione Campaign, behind the lens of renowned international photographer Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca. This campaign was shot on location at the Locanda dell'Amorosa Hotel last July, nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany and for this occasion David uses his gentlemanly and captivating attitude to convey the subdued colors of fall from softer grays to darker blues and purples.


BTS Pictures (Tuscany, July 8th, 2013)

 David Gandy with the team (L) & ph. Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca (R)
Photos Courtesy of Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca

David Gandy Attends the GQ Men of the Year Award 2013 (Video Update)

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Tonight, (September 3, 2013) David Gandy attended the GQ Men of the Year Awards held at The Royal Opera House in London. David donned his much anticipated Henry Poole & Co 3-piece tuxedo, one he gave us a few glimpses at while he was getting measured for it.








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David Gandy with Olivia Cole & Harry Cole

Pup Aid 2013 Dog Show (Picture Update)

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David Gandy was in Primrose Hill (London) this afternoon, September 7, 2013 for Pup Aid, an annual charity event which raises awareness of the cruel puppy farming trade in the UK. He was keen to meet all the cute dogs at the event and before he took on the role of judge in the dog show.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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            David Gandy with The Dog Jogger
Source:  Dailymail.co.uk

The Sunday Times Magazine (September 2013)

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 A Life in The Day

The British male supermodel David Gandy, 33, best known as the face of Dolce & Gabbana, talks about cash, creams and cocktails, and why he loves old traditions.

Interview by Ria Higgings
Photography by Laura Pannack

If I don’t have to get up for an early-morning flight somewhere, I stay in bed until about 8 or 9 — usually until my mobile starts beeping. Then I’ll grab my laptop, make a coffee and go back to bed. I’ve got one of those espresso machines with all the different flavourings, so it’s a bit like having a mini Starbucks in the kitchen.

Breakfast is often a protein drink with beetroot juice, almond milk, nuts, apples and protein powder. I eat healthily. I also look after my skin, but I don’t use anti-ageing creams — I use serums and rose oils. When it comes to looks, everyone feels insecure about them at one time or other. I’m the same. With my wardrobe I’m a bit old school, a bit of a classic suit man — Thom Sweeney, Henry Poole, Club Monaco, M&S...I've got this three-piece herringbone I adore.

I do a lot of travelling, but I spent a lot of this summer in London because I bought a Victorian house in Fulham and it's being completely renovated. I'm living in a flat nearby so I like to see how the builders are doing - maybe swing by Tinto's, mu local coffee shot, on the way. 

The house is something I've dreamt about doing for ages, and it will be very Savile Row-inspired, so lots of wood panelling and old furniture. I've been buying stuff at fairs, like Sunbury Antiques Market at Kempton Park. I've been pulled things out of skips. I've just had a 19th-century double wing-back chair re-upholstered by Holland & Sherry.

If I stop for launch somewhere, I tend to go for Asian food. There's a place on the King's Road called Eight Over Eight that does great sushi. The other day, though, I had fish and chips and mushy peas with my builders. You can't beat it.

During the course of a year, I'll work with several brands, and I've longstanding relationships with quite a few of them now, including Dolce & Gabbana, Johnnie Walker, Jaguar and Massimo Dutti. I also write on a regular basis for Vogue, GQ and Man About Town, and I'm working on some film projects. 

I've been modelling for 13 years, but it wasn't something I set out to do. I just fell into it. As a model, though, you're self-employed, you have to take care of your finances. Luckily, I was brought up not to be silly with money, not to squander it. My dad also gives me good advices.


I grew up in Billericay in Essex, whre my first ambition was to be vet, but I wasn't hugely academic — I went to a comprehensive, and except for sport, I didn't enjoy it much; or university. My parents weren't pushy, though, they trusted me to make the right decisions.

I still love animals. I grew up with dogs - in fact, my parents, who now live in a lovely country house in Suffolk, still foster them, so I get my dog fix when I see them. I'm also ambassador for Battersea dogs home.

I have one sister, who lives in Spain with her family. So I'm an uncle, but one day I hope to get married and have children myself. The one thing I look for in a person is a good sense of humour. I'm actually quite a shy person myself.

I like to get to the gym five times a week, and if I've been busy all day, I'm often in there around 9pm. Then when I get in, I eat. If it's an evening when friends are round, I love cooking. I've just learnt how to marinade black cod. I also do a great fish pie.

If I'm going somewhere smart for the evening, I'll choose a suit to match the occasion, then I'll match the tie and handkerchief as best I can, followed by the shoe, belt colour and watch strap — I have a collection of great vintage watches. 

I sometimes think I was born in the wrong era — I'm even having a 1960s Mercedes 190 SL rebuilt. If I could be a character in drama, it would have to be Mad Men. If I could go back in time, who wouldn't want to have a few cocktails with the Rat Pack? Mine would be an Old Fashioned — my go-to drink.

I'm usually not in bed before 2am. But luckily I don't need much sleep and, as I spend my time doing the things I want to do, what is there to complain about? Life for me is pretty wonderful right now.

David Gandy is ambassador for Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Woman's Magazine: La Tercera (Spain - September 2013)

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The Ambition of Your Supermodel

With the looks of a Latin heartthrob - despite being English - he has conquered the top of fashion. He is considered one of the world's most handsome supermodels and also one of the best paid. His salary is comparable to that of his female peers.


Let's do a test. Think of supermodels who have excelled in recent years. Surely many women come to mind: Gisele Bündchen, Miranda Kerr, Cara Delevingne, Adriana Lima or the incombustible Kate Moss, to name a few. Think now about male models...not so simple. If we exclude the actors who succeed in advertising, it is practically impossible to remember a name.

In a clearly feminine industry, only a handful of men have reached supermodel status and recognition which is enjoyed by their fellow female counterparts. The Englishman David Gandy is one of those men. His impressive physique and professionalism have elevated him to the Olympus of top models. He came into fashion by accident, but he takes his job very seriously and aims to get as high up as his female counterparts. For now, he is one of the most sought after male models and is labelled "the most handsome".

But he did not always enjoy his success. His first steps were complicated and more than once he thought of abandoning it. He started by doing catalogs and catwalks for second-tier brands until his fairy godmother appeared: Dolce and Gabbana. His career and his life took a turn when in 2006 he starred in the Italian designers advertising campaign for Light Blue perfume. Many will remember the image: Gandy in a tiny white bathing suit lying on a boat in the blue waters of the Mediterranean. It was the beginning of his fame and the start of his career. He has also done campaigns for such brands as Carolina Herrera, Zara, Ermenegildo Zenga, Marks & Spencer and Massimo Dutti, among others.


His physical gifts are beyond a doubt:1,90 cm, black hair now styled by a slight pompadour, intense blue eyes, square jaw and a body that's been chiselled by hitting the gym. All of that wrapped up in an air of a Mediterranean gentleman that disarms women and that is far from the skinny and androgynous models who have succeeded in recent years. Although he lives in his office, Gandy says he is not a fashion victim and declares himself "old fashion" in his way of dressing. His style is very classic and tailored.

By his appearance, he could pass for Italian or Spanish, but he is a pure bred Englishman. He was born in Essex, north of London, the birthplace of another famous celebrity, Victoria Beckham. It is hard to believe but Gandy, like other supermodels, also starred in the tale of the ugly duckling. He has said he was a chubby child with speech problems, which earned him teasing by his peers. He landed in fashion because one of his friends enrolled him in a modelling contest, and he of course won.
He was 21 years old and was studying marketing at the university even though what he liked was to be a veterinarian.


In recent years he has not taken his foot off the accelerator. He has graced the covers of countless magazines and has been the object of many famous photographers camera's such as Mario Testino and Steven Klein. He starred in a picture book with over 300 pages about his career and has become an ambassador for brands like Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Recently, he stars in the third instalment of the Light Blue campaign, the fragrance that launched him to fame. This time, his new companion on the boat was model Bianca Balti.


Besides posing for the cameras, Gandy launched several smartphone applications and he writes magazine articles on the automotive world. He is a speed freak and a fan of luxury sports cars. Decorating is another of his hobbies. But if there is a moment of his career that he remembers with fondness it was his participation in the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in London, where he marched with the dream team of fashion. He was the only man as he escorted models Kate Moss, Georgia May Jagger, Naomi Campbell and Stella Tennant. Further proof that in the universe of supermodels women still have the edge, but also that Gandy has caught up.

He wants to end the notion that the world of tops is only for women and has repeatedly criticized the gender inequalities in the industry. “It is a fact that in this industry women earn more than men, and as they fly in first or business, the boys travel in economy", he commented in an interview with the Daily Mail " I aspire to work with the best and create something iconic like the supermodels. I've never understood why men have not tried this. I intend to break this dynamic", he said on another occasion. And it seems that he is succeeding.

David Gandy Attends Jaguar Event

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On September 9, 2013 David Gandy attended the Jaguar world premier of it's new crossover concept car the C-X 17 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Always fabulous in blue, David wore a blue linen suit with one of his signature black v-necks.






With Marie Nasemann

David Gandy makes his debut as columnist for The Telegraph Men (UK)

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David Gandy: how I got my body

He has one of the most famous physiques on the planet. But how does David Gandy, the world's most in-demand male model, stay in shape?  


The question I get asked more than any other is: “how did you achieve your physique?” The simple answer is: hard work.

The fact is that no magic pill, no short cuts and no clever cheats will bring you the results you want, but small changes can make a huge difference - and I always recommend that fitness beginners start small.

These days there’s a huge demand for knowledge on how best to get into shape, which is why I developed the David Gandy Fitness app. Anyone who knows about the development and update costs of apps knows that you don’t produce them for the money - for me it was about sharing the knowledge I’ve picked up over the years.


In the gym I watch people who exercise long and hard but who use the wrong form, wrong exercises or wrong weights. They can often be doing more harm than good, which is sad to see when they are putting in the effort.

My app seemed an inexpensive yet modern approach to showing as many people as possible how to achieve results quickly - like having a personal trainer, without the sometimes extortionate costs associated with that.

Gyms in the UK can be expensive too. For example, I can go to the States and get a weekly gym pass as a non-member for $25. Back home, just one gym visit is about the same price (£15). So my App (£2.99!) is full of tips, routines and exercises that I've learnt by being fortunate to have worked with some of the best trainers around, from trial and error, and from knowing what works for me.

I go to the gym approximately four times a week - five or six if I am in training for a campaign or event. They are not long sessions - 45 minutes to an hour at most - but they are usually high-intensity. People tend to forget that exercising increases your metabolism, even when you are not training, meaning even on days off you are burning calories and fat more quickly.

Usually, I train quite late in the evening (not ideal, but in the mornings I'm too busy connecting myself up to an IV of coffee to have time for the gym). I always suggest that, if they can, people go to the gym three times a week, for anywhere between 30 to 45 minutes to begin with, but making sure it's high intensity. This means not taking long breaks and usually involves circuits or super sets (sets of exercises, usually three, without a rest in between, but using lighter weights). These sessions should contain some of the following exercises:






- Pull ups


- Burpees into wide armed pull-ups

- Press up leg kicks



 
I've learnt that training smartly is as effective as training hard, and that diet and nutrition play a big part in developing your body's natural potential. You can't underestimate the importance of protein intake, especially within an hour of training. I've tried training without protein and the results simply are not as effective.


My number-one nutritional tip for losing weight and eating better is to simply stay away from processed foods and foods high in saturated fat. Steer clear of white bread and pasta - always go for the wholewheat variety. Fats are essential to our diet, especially oily and fatty fish, but anything high in saturated fat should be avoided.

Of course, like everyone, I like to indulge, but I have an "everything in moderation" mentality so that when I do, I try to choose options that are slightly less unhealthy than others. I have a sweet tooth: for biscuits that means Rich Tea, digestives and Jaffa Cakes, rather than the really unhealthy stuff. Whey Hey ice cream is high in protein, low in saturated fat, sugar-free and completely natural - I've been so impressed by it that I’ve invested in the company! And Jax Coco coconut water is a great alternative to fizzy drinks; tasty and more hydrating than water.

The healthier you eat, the more beneficial it will be to your body, skin, hair and muscles. It seems obvious, yet Britain is now the most obese country in Europe and seventh overall in the developed world, which I blame mostly on a lack of nutritional education. I also think that people often make lazy choices, such as queuing for the right-hand side of the Tube escalators when, if they just walked up and down them every day, they would notice a difference.

I wish there were a simpler solution to being fit and healthy, but I’ve learnt that the only way is to put the effort in. However, I usually find that once you start seeing the results and feeling the benefits, that will hopefully be enough to motivate you to keep going.

The world’s only international male supermodel, David Gandy, rose to fame as Dolce and Gabbana’s muse and face of their Light Blue fragrance. He was the only male model to take part in the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony and is an official ambassador for London Collections:Men. A regular, global magazine cover star and brand ambassador, he also writes for Vogue.com and reviews cars for GQ.com.

David Gandy is represented by Select Model Management

David Gandy attends the 2013 Goodwood Revival

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David Gandy attended the Earls Court Motor Show yesterday, as a part of the 2013 Goodwood Revival.

For three days each September, The Revival relives the glory days of Goodwood Motor Circuit, which ranked alongside Silverstone as Britain’s leading racing venue throughout its active years between 1948 and 1966. This historic circuit stages the world’s most popular historic motor race meetingand the only event for the kind of cars and motorcycles that would have competed at Goodwood.



The famous British model David Gandy hosted the premier of his new short film in collaboration with Jaguar UK, Escapism, which will be released very soon, on the Jaguar stand in Earls Court. This film features David driving some of the most famous sports cars ever produced, and celebrates the latest addition to Jaguar’s iconic sporting bloodline, the new F-TYPE convertible. The new Jaguar F-TYPE was on display on the stand contrasting with two classic E-type sports cars.  


In the film Gandy gives us insight into his life as he invites us on a road trip that starts at dusk as he escapes ‘the craziness of London’.  It features the style icon driving his favourite British heritage cars from the C-Type, E-Type and XKSS, through to the very latest F-TYPE.

Gandy discusses his passion for driving; “that feeling of freedom, just you and the car” and how driving is his ‘meditation’. Throughout, he wears the same Persol sunglasses as one of his icons, Steve McQueen, who famously owned a Jaguar XKSS that he affectionately called the “Green Rat’.



Source: Mistermotormouth.wordpress.com , Goodwood.co.uk

David Gandy Attends Longchamp Store Opening (Video Update)

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Last night, September 14, 2013 David Gandy attended the Longchamp store opening at La Maison in Motion on Regent Street during London Fashion Week.




David Gandy Attends the Opening of Tom Ford's Flagship Store

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Tonight, David Gandy attended the opening of the new Tom Ford Flagship store on Sloane Street in London.
David Gandy with David Furnish (L) and Patrick Cox (R)

David Gandy attends a private dinner hosted by British Vogue

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David Gandy attends a private dinner hosted by British Vogue celebrating London Fashion Week S/S 2014 at Balthazar tonight in London, England.

 
 David Gandy with (L to R) Antonio Berardi, Victoria Beckham and Roland Mouret 

David Gandy with Matthew Williamson & Sienna Miller

David Gandy attends the Opening of Belstaff's Flagship Store

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David Gandy attended the party to celebrate the brand's new flagship on September 15, 2013 in London.

Belstaff opened its new store at 135-137 New Bond Street last night with a full-throttle party. The road was closed as a Hells Angels Chapter's worth of bikers roared up on vintage Moto Guzzis, Nortons, BMW's and their hard-as-nails ilk to celebrate the birthday of the brand's designer Martin Cooper and the inauguration of London's grandest new store.

 
Video:  ITV News - Opening of Belstaff's Flagship Store(min 1:14)

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