David Gandy

Model & Founder David Gandy Wellwear

David Gandy is one of the most recognisable faces in fashion. After winning a televised modelling competition at the age of 21 he went on to transform male industry perception and standards with his muscular build to become the world’s first and most successful male supermodel. 

Gandy is best known for his Dolce & Gabbana campaigns, the first of which made him a global sensation overnight when the iconic white swim shorts image, shot in Capri by Mario Testino, appeared on a 50ft billboard in Times Square. Following immense commercial success he continued as the face of Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue campaign for a record seventeen years. 

Gandy has starred in multiple campaigns for a wide range of brands including Burberry, Hackett, Massimo Dutti, Hugo Boss, Carolina Herrera, 7 For all Mankind, Zara, Vector Martini, Vodaphone and British Airways. Throughout a career that spans over two decades he has graced the cover of over 100 magazines including GQ, Esquire, L’Officiel Hommes, Details, The Rake and Attitude, and has written for many more such as Vanity Fair, the Telegraph, Vogue and British GQ. Gandy was the first male ever nominated for ‘Model of the Year” by the British Fashion Council, and was British GQ’s ‘Man of the Year’ in 2012 as well as GQ Portugal’s ‘Style Icon of the Year’ in 2022. 

In 2012 Gandy joined the British Fashion Council’s ‘London Collections Men’ committee, using his position as official ambassador to be a staunch advocate and driving force promoting British fashion. From 2014 to 2020 he designed a successful range with British high street favourite Marks & Spencer – David Gandy for Autograph – featuring lounge and sleepwear, underwear, tailoring and swimwear. The partnership sold multi millions of pounds worth of loungewear per annum over a fouryear period, with 1 pair of swim shorts sold every minute the week of launch. He has also collaborated on projects with prestigious luxury brands including Aspinal of London and Breitling. In 2016 Gandy’s passion for health and well-being led to him being appointed the face and ambassador for Vitabiotics Wellman. 

In 2021 Gandy celebrated 20 years in fashion and marked these decades of experience by launching his eponymous fashion and lifestyle brand David Gandy Wellwear, a new clothing category that combines two of his great passions; style and well-being. In four short years his creation of the ultimate everyday wardrobe for men has led to collaborations with global brands such as Hackett London and Jaguar TCS Racing.