David Gandy in 10 men magazine

David Gandy is a British model who is best known for his work with Dolce and Gabbana. There would be no David Gandy the model, if not for daytime television. Richard & July. And there were would be no David Gandy the supermodel, if not for D&G.

He has basically been “discovered” twice. Which is quite an achievement. It’s hard enough to be discovered one, let alone twice. And also to then be crowned the male equivalent of Naomi Campbell. Which he was. His super status was cemented at the London Olympics’ closing ceremony this summer, when his face graced the side of his very own truck as a symbol of all that is great about British Fashion.

Partially dressed in Dolce & Gabbana, here is David Gandy on the cover of the Winter/Spring 2013 issue of 10 Men magazine, photographed by Paul Wetherell.