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Mathias Lauridsen
Born (1984-01-13) January 13, 1984 (age 41)
Denmark
Nationality Danish
Occupation Model
Years active 2003–present
Modeling information
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Hair color Dark blonde
Eye color Blue/Green
Agency IMG Models (New York, Sydney)
Premium Models (Paris)
Sight Management Studio (Barcelona)
Scoop Models (Barcelona)
Kult Model Agency (Hamburg)

Mathias Lauridsen was born on January 13, 1984, in Denmark. He is a famous Danish model. Mathias became well-known in the fashion world in 2004. He first appeared in big fashion shows for brands like Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu. Because he has worked with many important fashion brands and magazines, he is now considered a supermodel. In 2014, Vogue magazine even said he was one of the top 10 male models ever!

Becoming a Top Model

Mathias Lauridsen was discovered in 2003. He quickly became one of the most successful male models. He has signed contracts with major modeling agencies. These include Ford Models in Paris and IMG Models in New York. He also works with Scoop in Copenhagen.

Walking the Runway

Mathias has walked in many fashion shows. This means he has shown off clothes on the runway. He has opened shows for famous brands like Hermès and Belstaff. He has also closed shows for Missoni, Gucci, and Valentino. Closing a show is a very important role for a model.

Working with Big Brands

Mathias has been part of many big fashion campaigns. These are advertisements for clothing and beauty products. He has worked with brands like Prada, Gucci, Hugo Boss, and Louis Vuitton. Other famous names include Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger. He has also worked with H&M and Burberry.

Appearing in Magazines

Mathias has been featured in many top fashion magazines. He has appeared in Vogue Italia and L'Uomo Vogue. He has also been in Vogue Paris and Numéro Homme. Many international versions of GQ and Details magazines have also shown his work.

Working with Famous Photographers

Mathias has worked with some of the world's best photographers. These include Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, and Karl Lagerfeld. He also worked with Richard Avedon in 2004. This was for a campaign for Hermès. It was one of the last projects Avedon worked on.

His Ranking in the Fashion World

For more than two years, Mathias was ranked number 1 on Models.com. This is a website that lists the top male models. He was the youngest model to ever reach this top spot. Forbes magazine also ranked him as the second most successful male model in the world. As of July 2025, he is still considered a "Top Icon" and one of "The Money Guys" on Models.com.

A Unique Feature

Mathias has a small scar on his left cheek. This scar is a unique feature that helps people recognize him.

Modeling Agencies

Mathias Lauridsen works with several modeling agencies around the world. These agencies help him find jobs and manage his career.

See also

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