Mathieu Simoneau Styles Up Satire in “The First Male Model”

Fashion week might be in full swing, but Top 50 standout Mathieu Simoneau shows there’s room to laugh at the spectacle itself. The stunner flips the script in “The First Male Model,” the tongue-in-cheek final chapter from director Columbine Goldsmith’s mini series, poking fun at the rituals and self-scrutiny that naturally come with life in front of the camera. Etched abs, phantom lip fillers, and intense skincare routines are all up for playful examination, where even one of fashion’s most in-demand faces can turn the mirror into the punchline. With over a million followers across his socials and billboards for Balenciaga, Hermes, and Calvin Klein, Simoneau is no stranger to the scrutiny of the spotlight. After a year of straddling the biggest shows between New York, Milan, and Paris, from Emporio Armani to Louis Vuitton, he gives his legions of fans a glimpse of his prep before stepping into the spotlight while still delivering his signature charisma. Equal parts confessional and performance, Models.com followed the social media star at the famed The Surrey for a satirical look at how image, myth, and routine collide in today’s modeling world, with one of its most in-demand faces at the center.