In 2004, a fresh-faced British model named David Gandy lands his first fragrance campaign for Carolina Herrera's "Aqua". So cute!
Fast forward to 2008, when Dolce & Gabbana discover Gandy and put him in their advertising for "Light Blue". He's been the face of the fragrance ever since. An icon is born.
For the Dutch menswear bible Fantastic Man, Gandy put some clothes on and showed he could also be a great fashion model in this eyewear editorial, where he channelled Clark Kent and Dr Spock.
Photo: Anthony Maule for Fantastic Man
Those who were lucky enough to get a copy of David Gandy's calendar will probably argue that 2008 was their favorite year ever. For those who missed it, photographer Mariano Vivanco (who shot our "Gandy Crush" cover story) is kind enough to share a preview online.
Photo: Mariano Vivanco
By then, the world knew that David Gandy was a walking sex symbol. Photographer Mario Testino jumped on board and made Gandy the centerpiece of his swimsuit series for V magazine.
Photo: Mario Testino for V magazine.
Who can forget this ad campaign for Dolce & Gabbana in spring 2010? Special mention to fellow supermodel Noah Mills (far right) and his glistening abs.
Photo: Steven Klein
The following year, David Gandy pays tribute to Yves Saint Laurent in an eyewear campaign for the brand.
Photo: Mariano Vivanco
Our obsession grows even further when Mariano Vivanco publishes a monograph filled with nude pictures of the model. A collector's item.
Less is more when Gandy is wrapped in a white towel for Mario Testino's ongoing #TowelSeries on Instagram.
Photo: Instagram @mariotestino
Then photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott bundled up with the model for an intimate in-bed session in W magazine's "Pillow Tweets" editorial. Save us a spot?
Photo: Mert & Marcus for W magazine
The supermodel enters the realm of pop culture when Jennifer Lopez picks him to star in her video "First Love". Caliente!
The British retailer Marks & Spencer collaborates with David Gandy on "Autograph," a line of underwear. The campaign is lensed by Mariano Vivanco, naturally. It's official: We now have a huge Gandy crush!
Gandy covers Out magazine's Love issue, and we all collectively swoon. Click here to read his cover story.
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