Male Model Profile: Lucky Blue

Despite all the peacocking between shows during Paris Fashion Week, it’s hard not to take notice of the teen tidal wave outside the Sacai show. The commotion is all because of one young male model from Los Angeles who has nearly one million followers on Instagram and Twitter—and who isn’t shy about sharing his experiences with the world. “I wanted to give them an opportunity to meet me and it seemed like a good way to do it,” said Lucky Blue, who embraces the power of social media by tweeting his followers to meet him after his shows. The 16-year-old model stands 6 feet, 3 inches and has bleached blonde hair and androgynous features that are reminiscent of a baby-faced Leonardo DiCaprio or River Phoenix. It’s no wonder, then, that his style icons include James Dean and Elvis Presley. M Collections: You’ve walked for some of the major fashion houses this season. What goes on in your mind backstage? Lucky Blue: I’m mostly relaxed backstage hanging out with the other models and getting stoked about the look I am wearing. MC: What is your first fashion memory from childhood? L.B.: My mom took me to get a suit when I was 12 and I picked

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