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| Name: | Jordan Kale Barrett |
| Birthday: | December 2, 1996 (age 29 years), Born in Byron Bay, Australia |
| Height: | 6'2" (188 cm) |
Overview
Jordan Barrett is an Australian model known for his early discovery by IMG Australia at age 14, rapid ascent in the fashion industry, and high-profile work for brands like Versace and Tom Ford, earning him titles such as Models.com’s ‘Model of the Year’ and Vogue’s ‘Model It Boy of the new Era’; he married fellow model Fernando Augusto Casablancas.
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Early Life and Family
Jordan Kale Barrett was born on December 2, 1996, in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. He grew up between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. His father is Adrian Barrett. Reports indicate his father was convicted for involvement in a marijuana trafficking operation. Despite a challenging family environment, Jordan Kale Barrett remains close to his mother and siblings.
Career Beginnings
At the age of 14, Jordan Kale Barrett was discovered by a model scout from IMG Australia. One account of his discovery suggests he was scouted after being caught trying to steal matches from a convenience store. The scout gave him a business card, which his mother later found and used to contact the agency. After being signed, he began his modeling career, moving to Sydney and later booking his first international job in Tokyo at 17.
Rise to Prominence
His career gained significant momentum in 2015 when he was featured in VMAN magazine and Arena Homme+ SS. His breakthrough is considered to be a shoot with photographer Bruce Weber for V Man shortly after his 18th birthday. This led to a series of high-profile opportunities that quickly established him as a sought-after face in the fashion industry. By 2016, Models.com named him “Model of the Year”. Vogue dubbed him the “Model It Boy of the new Era”.
Major Work
Jordan Kale Barrett has worked on campaigns for numerous global fashion houses, including Tom Ford, Balmain, Versace, Moschino, Coach, and Calvin Klein. His editorial work includes covers for magazines such as Vogue Netherlands Man, Numéro Homme, Wonderland Magazine, and CR Book by Carine Roitfeld. He has also walked the runway for designers like Versace, Moschino, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, and Fendi. In addition to his print and runway work, he collaborated with photographer Collier Schorr on the book “I BLAME JORDAN” for MoMA PS1 and appeared in Kanye West’s music video for the song “Wolves”.
Personal Life
In August 2021, Jordan Kale Barrett married fellow model Fernando Augusto Casablancas in a private ceremony in Ibiza, Spain. It was later confirmed that the couple had separated in 2022. He remains an active presence in the fashion industry.