Oliver Luke Cheshire (born 3 June 1988) is an English fashion model, designer, and fashion entrepreneur.
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 Cheshire in 2019 | |
| Born | Oliver Luke Cheshire 3 June 1988 Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Modelling information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m) |
| Hair colour | Light brown |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Agency | Select Model Management |
| Website | Oliver Cheshire on Instagram |
Career edit
Cheshire was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and grew up in Hitchin. His father was a fireman and Cheshire aspired to be a firefighter or actor.[1][2]
Cheshire was scouted by Select Model Management at the age of 15.[3] Soon after, he gave up his drama studies for a career as a model and appeared in a campaign for Calvin Klein.[4] Cheshire subsequently modelled for Jack Wills, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Orlebar Brown, Stella McCartney, Missoni, Hackett, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Co., Vivienne Westwood, Gap Inc. and Marks and Spencer.[5] Marks and Spencer reported a fifty per cent increase in the sale of men's swimwear while Cheshire was fronting their campaign.[6]
Over the years, Cheshire has graced the covers of many prestigious publications including L’Officiel Hommes, Attitude, The Journal, Men’s Folio, D’Scene, Exalt, 7th Man, Out Magazine, GQ Style.[citation needed]
Cheshire is regularly heralded in GQ’s best-dressed poll in the US and UK, as well as Grazia, The Telegraph and Tatler magazine. GQ USA have also featured Cheshire on their best dressed list, making him the only British model to be featured.[citation needed]
As an industry favourite, he has received awards for "International Model of the Year" from GQ Turkey and two awards from Attitude for "Most Stylish Man" and "Best Groomed Man." He is one of Mr Porter’s "Style Councillors" and a recognised supporter of LFWM.[citation needed]
As a writer, Cheshire has reported on Men's Fashion Week for GQ magazine and The Telegraph.[3] In 2015, he was named one of GQ's 50 best dressed British men.[7][8]
In 2019, Cheshire launched his menswear fashion label Ché, drawing inspiration from his 15 years in the industry. Recently launching the brand's SS21 collection and campaign, his brand is received well by both customers and the industry press.[9]
Personal life edit
Cheshire began a relationship with singer-songwriter Pixie Lott in 2010. The pair were engaged in November 2016.[10] They were married at Ely Cathedral on 6 June 2022, following a delay due to COVID-19.[11] In June 2023, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child. [12] They were spotted with their child in October.[13] The next month, Lott confirmed they had a son, Albert Charles.[14]
References edit
- ^ "Places we love: Hitchin lavender fields with Oliver Cheshire". Attitude. July 27, 2015. Archived from the original on July 19, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Kaur, Jas (August 2, 2017). "Oliver Cheshire: what it takes to be a top British male model". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ a b O'Flaherty, Mark C. (April 29, 2013). "A tale of two models: how male modelling has changed". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on September 11, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Jaems, Daniel (February 5, 2013). "Obsession #3 Oliver Cheshire by Daniel Jaems". ftape.com. Fashion Tape. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Oliver Cheshire". Select Model Management. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Dymoke, Alex (June 23, 2014). "Male model Oliver Cheshire has the best job in the world". CityAM. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Johnston, Robert (January 5, 2015). "50 Best Dressed Men in Britain 2015". GQ. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Fearon, Faye (May 15, 2019). "Exclusive: everything you need to know about Oliver Cheshire's new menswear brand, Ché". GQ. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Quill, Heidi (June 8, 2022). "Reiss x Ché has '22 holiday dressing sorted, here's what made it into our suitcase". GQ. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "Pixie Lott and Oliver Cheshire get engaged". BBC News. November 14, 2016. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ Campbell, Tina (June 6, 2022). "Pixie Lott and Oliver Cheshire finally marry after Covid delays". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Campbell, Tina (28 June 2023). "Pixie Lott announces she's pregnant with first child". Evening Standard. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "The Voice Kids star Pixie Lott welcomes first child". Digital Spy. 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "The Voice Kids UK star Pixie Lott shares sweet name of newborn son". Digital Spy. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2023-12-04.