Like Father, Like Son: Thom & Jesse Gwin by Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca

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Published February 15, 2017

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Updated February 17, 2017

Fashionisto Exclusive: Thom and Jesse Gwin photographed by Arnaldo Anaya-LuccaPin
Fashionisto Exclusive: Thom and Jesse Gwin photographed by Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca

After a formal introduction last year, Jesse Gwin connects once more with photographer Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca for a new exclusive. The outing serves as a reintroduction to Jesse’s father, Thom and a reunion with Anaya-Lucca as well. Inspired by his son’s budding modeling career, Thom returns to the industry. Thom joins his son in signing to New York-based modeling agency, Soul Artist Management.

Thom Gwin appears in Ralph Lauren's fall-winter 1995 campaign.Pin
Thom Gwin appears in Ralph Lauren’s fall-winter 1995 campaign. Credit: Uomo Classico

Thom Gwin was a popular face of the nineties, modeling for the likes of Gianni Versace, Brooks Brothers, Tommy Hilfiger, and POLO Ralph Lauren. In addition to starring in a photo shoot together, the father and son model duo interview each other.

Thom Gwin stars in Tommy Hilfiger's fall-winter 1992 campaign.Pin
Thom Gwin stars in Tommy Hilfiger’s fall-winter 1992 campaign. Credit: Uomo Classico

Exclusive Interview: Jesse & Thom Gwin

Thom and Jesse Gwin wear all clothes Ralph Lauren Purple Label.Pin
Thom and Jesse Gwin wear all clothes Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

Jesse: After almost 11 years out of the business, how was it shooting again?

Thom: Arnie made it so easy–I was a bit nervous, then Arnie said, “Relax, it’s like riding a bike.” When we decided to do a shoot together, Arnie was the first photographer that came to mind.

Jesse: What made you decide to get back into the business?

Thom: The possibility of working with you is the main reason. I just think that it would be awesome. Recently seeing several ads of actual father and son’s in magazines made me think that if I got back into shape, you and I could work together.

Thom Gwin wears all fashions Ralph Lauren Purple Label.Pin
Thom Gwin wears all fashions Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

Jesse: How out of shape were you?

Thom: Well, Sitting at a desk all day and loving to eat is not a good combination. I was tipping the scale at 218 with a 36+ waist.

Jesse: What did you do to get back in shape?

Thom: I started hitting the treadmill and just cut back on the amount and type of food I consume. Now I run for 1 hour every day and work out 4-5 days a week. I’m down to 180 with a 32 waist and feel great. The only problem is none of my suits fit me anymore.

Jesse and Thom Gwin wears denim fashions by J.Crew.Pin
Jesse and Thom Gwin wears denim fashions by J.Crew.

Jesse: What advice do you have for me modeling?

Thom: Make the most out of every opportunity, to not take it for granted. It’s the old “If I knew it then, what I know now” story.

Thom: So, how was it shooting with me?

Jesse: We did work together when I was a 3-year-old little dude. However, shooting with you now as an adult was awesome and I look forward to doing more work.

Jesse Gwin photographed by Arnaldo Anaya-LuccaPin
Jesse Gwin photographed by Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca

Thom: How often do you hear about me?

Jesse: All of the time. People always tell me how they used to work with you. Just recently, I went on a show casting to see John Varvatos. John was telling me about working with you back in the 90’s at Calvin. When I was in Milano for Versace, Angelo Azzena was telling me stories from like 1988 about you and Gianni Versace.

Son and father model duo, Jesse and Thom Gwin wear J.Crew.Pin
Son and father model duo, Jesse and Thom Gwin wear J.Crew.

Thom: You have been modeling for a little over a year now. Is it what you expected?

Jesse: It’s great. It’s everything I expected and more. I love traveling, spent 2 ½ months in Australia, love it there–the flight is rough but worth it. Working with people from all over the world and getting to go to amazing locations, experience the culture, and eat the food…I couldn’t be happier.

Jesse & Thom Gwin on Hobbies

Jesse: My newest hobby is photography. I enjoy taking pictures. I have also been taking acting classes. My original passion is music, I can’t go a day without playing guitar.

Jesse Gwin photographs his father Thom fly fishing.Pin
Jesse Gwin photographs his father Thom fly fishing.

Thom: I am totally addicted to Fly-Fishing–wake up at 5am and fish until dark without stopping addicted. When the kids were younger they would come with me all the time. They had no choice. Now they are older, have other interests, and can drive so they often leave me stream-side. But every April 1st which is trout season opening day in New York, they know it’s going to be an all day fly-fishing marathon.


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