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IN CONVERSATION|JEESE URBAN
Name|Jesse Sky Urban
Age|17
Hometown|North Salem, New York
How did you get discovered?
My mom said I needed gas money so I submitted my photos online to Ford and here I am...
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Creating, shooting images and surfing
People would be surprised to know that I...
My great uncle was a gay Russian prince who murdered Rasputin, three generations back...
What's your latest obsession?
I've been trying to find the best smelling cologne ever! So far, Acqua di Gio, Eros and YSL Pour Homme takes the lead!
Your most prize possession?
My camera, without it, I wouldn't be able to captured so many beautiful moments and scenery!
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
I've always wanted to be just as smooth as James Bond!
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
To my sister, Rachel, who is in Australia over the phone...
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Wild, Innovative and Risky
Craziest thing you have ever done:
Running from the cops
Craziest thing you have ever done:
Running from the cops
Describe your personal style:
Beach style with a high fashion twist
Favorite designers:
Giorgio Armani, Saint Laurent, Dior Homme, Ralph Lauren, Versace and many more...
Favorite designers:
Giorgio Armani, Saint Laurent, Dior Homme, Ralph Lauren, Versace and many more...
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Kauai, Hawaii—It's always raining on some part of the island and always sunny on some part. That's why the formation of rainbows are most striking there!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Lord Of The Rings—Scene: Final fight in the Two Towers
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Surfing
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?
North Salem, New York—Baxter Road—A really beautiful road running through places to fish and horse farms
If you were given a indie cable show, which song would you choose as your opening theme song?
Jesse Urban Show: A reality dating/game show; the opening theme song would be: Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield
Your wish for the remainder of 2014?
To be able to travel the world often and experience wild adventures!
Clothing: jacket by Sidian Ersatz & Vanes; t-shirts and pullover sweater, both by Ben Sherman
Clothing: jacket by Sidian Ersatz & Vanes; t-shirts and pullover sweater, both by Ben Sherman
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Grier Haney|Ford Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Jesse Urban|Ford
Special thanks to Grier Haney and the men's board at Ford Models; Ann Akiri at Ben Sherman; Paul Conrad at Medium Concepts; Jesse for spending an entire day roaming around the city with JTC!
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JESSE URBAN' S SELF PORTRAIT
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