MODEL Q&A
RYAN DRINKWATER
HE/HIM
Height 6’3″
Chest 33″
Waist 32″
Inseam 34″
Shoe 12
Hair LIGHT BROWN
Eyes BLUE
AGE? I’m 23 years old.
HOMETOWN? I was born and raised in Leonardo, New Jersey.
ARE YOU IN SCHOOL? I’m currently not in school since I decided to work full-time.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO MODELING? I was randomly scouted by my mother agent from my current job. However, it took them more than a few tries to get me on board because I thought he was pulling my leg at first. But then I started getting offers and got signed, now I can’t get enough of it.
FIRST MODELING JOB? I haven’t done a paying job yet but my first serious photo shoot was for Ponyboy. I had an amazing time shooting with the photographer Alexander Thompson. He had put together multiple stunning 1950s-style outfits that I was super excited to model in.
FAVORITE PART OF BEING A MODEL? Getting to wear cool, new outfits as well as meeting new and interesting people. I also enjoy the freedom of job selection and the flexible hours offered to me.
WORSE PART OF BEING A MODEL? The short notice on some jobs and castings, as well as the time lag between job offers and castings, can leave you feeling a bit disheartened.
HAVE YOU WALKED RUNWAY OR DO YOU ASPIRE TO WALK RUNWAY? Not yet, but I would absolutely love to at some point. I’ve already been to multiple castings for fashion week and other projects.
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER? I’d seen photos when I was younger from Ella Von Unwerth in a Von magazine in a store that had them in the rack and loved the photos she took. I’ve been a fan since.
FAVORITE MODEL? Alton Mason.
FAVORITE DESIGNER/LABEL? My favorite designer/label is either Dolce & Gabbana or Ralph Lauren.
DREAM CAMPAIGN? I’ve always gravitated to high end fashion, and would have been ecstatic to represent a brand like Calvin Klein back in their 2016 spring or fall campaign.
DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE/LOOK? I like to mix it up between Casual, Classic, and Street.
FAVORITE MUSICIAN/BAND? My most favorite band/musician is Staind and Eminem.
FAVORITE SONG OF THE MOMENT? “Outside” – Staind.
INTERESTS BESIDES MODELING? I like to read, sing, fish, snowboard, and play hockey when I have the time.
GF? BF? I’ve been with my amazing girlfriend for 11 months now.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU? I’m looking to place internationally within the next few weeks. Then from there I hope to start doing projects out of state as well.
Photography & menswear styling
Photographed in New York City.
