Tim Morehouse’s yellow brick road has led him from the Bronx to Beijing, to red carpets in the Big Apple, but it doesn’t stop there.
I first met Tim Morehouse at a red carpet event a few months ago, where he stood out. His verbal eloquence distilled his academic pedigree, and his physical composure dictated that he was athletic.
What I did not know about Tim was that he is an Olympic silver medalist in men’s sabre fencing, and a Wilhelmina model.
Unlike most handsome celebrities who frequent red carpets, Tim does not have that rehearsed ‘photo-op’ smile, nor does he speak in scripted sound bites. His visage has a quiet, assured grace that comes from real accomplishment and honest confidence.
Now don’t get me wrong, Tim Morehouse is not camera shy. Like any new celebrity, he loves the attention, and is working his moments of fame to his best advantage. However, Tim is a new brand of male model/celebrity who uses his intelligence and natural grace to enchant and charm.
“I happen to be an Olympic athlete and a motivational speaker, so from a human-interest perspective, my background makes good copy and attracts the average male consumer, who may have never given much consideration to what he wears.”
That said, to advance his modeling career Tim has had to make some adjustments to his general appearance.
Recent editorials and features in Vanity Fair, Gotham Magazine and Esquire, testify to the fact that Tim is successfully making the transition from sports model to a fashion model who can translate a designer’s aesthetic vision.
With his sights on the 2012 Olympics, a book deal, endorsements, and fashion editorials in the works, Tim Morehouse proves that in NYC hard work can pay off in some very interesting ways. “Right now I am trying to build a sustainable brand, and fashion is facilitating that endeavor. I’m having a great time, and enjoying the ride.”
Photos courtesy of Chiun Kai Shih and timmorehouse.com.
