Enlarge Photo | Credit: Bell Soto/Vision Model Management

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Bell Soto/Vision Model Management

Anthony Gallo from Vision Model Management, as photographed by Bell Soto. Anthony has also been seen in the Rihanna music video of "Take a Bow."

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Rick Day

connex24.7 connects with Erik Bunten. While Erik is a model, in his personal life he admits to being less than a slave to fashion, admitting "most days I'm ragged out going commando in a pair of jeans, t-shirt, and flops." Erik's one of those guys that can make a burlap sack work, though.

Check out three more hot photos after the jump, and his full interview at connex24.7!

[ Erik Bunton Interview - connex24.7 ]
[ Erik Bunton Portfolio - Evolution Management ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Jim Stewart

Photographer Jim Stewart stumbled into a three-year artistic journey with Francesco after what was supposed to be a routine headshot gig. You can see the results of their efforts, and how the team embodies whatever vision and concept they arrive at!

Check out more selected photos from their series -- ten photos in all!

[ Francesco Curá - Official Site ]
[ images by Jim Stewart ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Romer Pedron

The VMan.com Ford Models Model Search 2008 is still going strong, and we have a new gent vying for your attention and affection. Nathan Meckley got a hold of us over the weekend and needs your help drumming up votes -- and we think he's definitely worthy!

Asked about why he's the right person for the title, Nathan said,

"Other than that I really think It's an amazing opportunity for all the models. I currently am a manager at the Soho Diesel store in NY and I really love it. But on the side I love to get the modeling side work, and especially the runway jobs! I really think people should vote for me because I love fashion and really think I can be an inspiration and a role model in the industry. I graduated from University Of Nevada Reno, packed two backpacks and purchased my one way ticket to the fashion capitol of the US... NY... I love to model, it's something I really enjoy doing and would love to have the opportunity to be on VMAN."

You can vote once every 24 hours, so go do your part and vote for Nathan! We've posted four more photos after the jump if you need more convincing. :)

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Calvin Klein

That's right... we still love him. It's been over a day, but the love? Still there.

Enlarge Photo | Credit: CBS/Robert Voets

...there, we said it. We love Antonio Sabato Jr. Happy?

:)

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Joe Lally

Let Kerry Degman, from Major Model Management, help you with your weekend.

We'll have a bit of downtime on Sunday evening this weekend as we roll out our fantastic new site design -- see you on the other side!

[ Kerry Degman - We Love Guys ]
[ Kerry Degman - Kenneth in the (212) ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Mikael Jansson/Vision Model Management

...summer is just around the corner! Meet Stan Jouk from Vision Model Management, who models some delightful CK Swimwear.

[ Calvin Klein ]
[ Stan Jouk - Vision Model Management Blog ]

FINAL DAY to enter our Cry-Baby Ticket Giveaway!

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Pedro Virgil/DNA

DNA Magazine is a perennial favorite around our house, and the latest issue hit our mailbox on Monday. The cover photo, shot by Pedro Virgil features two sexy Aussie lifeguards in their red speedos. (Unfold the cover and three more join them. Pull out the poster in back and there are two more!)

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Pedro Virgil/DNA

[ DNA Magazine on Hunk du Jour ]
[ DNA Magazine ]
[ Pedro Virgil Photography (has music) ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Bruce Weber

We've been posting photos and e-mails from entrants of the VMan.com Ford Models Model Search 2008 that have contacted us over the past few weeks (see them all). Our latest volunteer is Donovan Blyden who sent these photos and hopes a Hunk du Jour appearance will give him a lift in the polls. (That sounded less dirty in my head -- honest.)

We asked Donovan why the contest matters to him, and he said:

This contest means A LOT to me. As far as i can remember...this is what I've always wanted to do! Getting the cover of VMAN magazine will be a great career starter! And getting a contract with one of the best modeling agencies in the world is EVERY models dream! I already feel SO close to getting there! I'm ready to do just about anything to make it to the top. I love everything about this business. But modeling is FOR ME! I could use all the love and support to make my dreams come true! Thanks!

Good luck, Donovan! If you think Donovan deserves it, pop over to his profile and vote for him!

[ Donovan Blyden - VMan.com Ford Models Model Search 2008 ]
[ All VMan.com Ford Models Model Search 2008 Entrants - Hunk du Jour ]