Mario Testino on the creation of the male supermodel
Featuring fashion photographer Mario Testino and designer Stefano Gabbana, Swide reveals why male supermodels are having their turn in the spotlight and what exactly has started this new trend.
Having recently featured in 'The September Issue' - the RJ Cutler documentary featuring American Vogue Editor Anna Wintour, Swide was keen to catch up with über-snapper, Mario Testino to find out more about industry news.
Watch our exclusive video below from backstage at Dolce & Gabbana's womenswear spring 2010 show as Testino and Stefano Gabbana explain why the boys (and by boys we mean David Gandy, Noah Mills and Tyson Ballou) are back…You heard it here first.
**For more exclusive videos from these new supermodels see**
DAVID GANDY
www.swide.com/David-Gandy-answers-your-questions
TYSON
www.swide.comMeet-Tyson--Exclusive-video-interview
NOAH MILLS
www.swide.com/Meet-Noah-Mills--Exclusive-video-interview
Source & Photo Credit: Dolce & Gabbana
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