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IN CONVERSATION|KYLE McCOY
Name|Kyle Alexander McCoy
Age|23
Hometown|Coral Spring, Florida
How did you get discovered?
My friend, Paul Cavaco introduced me to his agent Casey Smith, who saw something in me, who then introduce me to Karen Long at Root Management and so this new journey begins!
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Working at Whole Foods at the seafood/butcher section in Florida
People would be surprised to know that I...
am a buddhist
What's your latest obsession?
Abstract art and fashion
Your most prize possession?
My soon to be niece
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My grandfather, all around an incredible person
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
To my mom, 29 minutes ago...
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Humble, Spiritual and Big Heart
Describe your personal style:
Black clothing and Nike sneakers
Your favorite place you have travel to:
The Beach and Manhattan (I know, extreme opposites)
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Snatch—Scene: The entire film
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Basketball
Team: Miami Heat
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Coral Spring, Florida—The beaches at Fort Lauderdale
Your favorite song/artist:
The Geese of Beverly Road by The National
Favorite moment in modeling:
Today, doing this shoot with JTC!
Your wish for 2013?
Traveling, working and getting to meet talented people in the industry!
Clothing: Denim jeans and sweatshirt, both by Rochambeau; mandarin collar dress shirt and mesh sweatshirt, both by Kunz; polka dotted dress shirt and vest, both by Robert Geller; white t-shirt with black square print by Siki Im; tank t-shirt by CK Jeans; underwear by Calvin Klein Underwear; cardigan sweater by J.Crew; bathrobe and towel, both courtesy of Duane Street Hotel; all jewelry, Kyle's own
MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY:
Elana Katz|Karen Long|Root Management
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Kyle McCoy|Root Management
Special thanks to Elana Katz, Karen Long and the men's board at Root Management; Corinna Springer at Nouveau PR; Nicolas Daeppen and the great staff at Duane Street Hotel for the junior suite; Kyle for collaborating with JTC on his very first shoot in modeling!
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KYLE McCOY' S SELF PORTRAIT
