Romulo Pires: Internationally Renowned Model

The international modeling industry boasts beautiful faces, attractive physiques, immense capital investments, and glamorous lifestyles; Romulo Pires is one of the top players in this sexy world. Romulo was discovered by a veteran scout of Elite Model Management while working as an auto mechanic in Brazil. Romulo effortlessly fit into this very aesthetic and artistic world of fashion modeling with his chiseled jaw line and perfectly carved body; this is exactly what high end modeling required, and he was enthusiastic to learn and prove to himself that he could make it. Romulo’s big break came in 2004 when he was personally requested by Chanel’s powerhouse fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld to be featured in the Chanel (Paris-Tokyo) Pre-fall collection.

Romulo Pires has been the face of many top fashion and cosmetic brands such as Christian Lacroix Fragrance, Laura Biaggioti Fragrance, Garnier, CK1 Fragrance, Cartier Fragrance, Gucci,Valentino, Chanel, Roberto Cavali, Zara, Clarins, Guess, Cartier, Lagerfeld Gallery, and Pepe Jeans etc. Although Pires is a staple in this very commercialized world of high fashion modeling, he never forgets his roots and is always very polite and considerate. Romulo is appreciated by all that work with him for always invoking an optimistic vibe on set. Pires has not allowed the commercialized world of modeling to change his value system and brings with him a sincerity and dedication that is unbreakable.

Romulo Pires is represented internationally, and works in collaboration with top modeling agencies in the world including Wilhelmina in NY, Bananas Mambo in Paris, Supa in London, View in Spain, Kult in Hamburg, and D'management Group in Milan.

Romulo Pires: From Mechanic To Model

Background & Being Discovered

Romulo Pires was born in a middle class family to a humble, God loving mother. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that he would end up walking the ramp for top international fashion designers. He was working as an auto mechanic in Brazil when Marina Sakomoto, a veteran scout for Elite Model Management first saw him. She recommended Romulo enter a model search competition hosted by Elite Model Management in Brazil; he did just that and won first place- the rest is history.

Professional Portfolio

Romulo Pires has worked for a plethora of top names in the fashion industry including Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Zara, Valentino, Calvin Klien, and Pepe Jeans etc. His official entry into the modeling big leagues came when he was requested by Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel to walk the ramp for a pre-fall clothing line launch in 2004. Being requested by such a prestigious fashion house was the catalyst that launched Pires’s successful career him into the world of high-end fashion. Renowned photographers such as Mario Testino, Juan Aldabaldetrecu, Steven Meisel and Alexi Lubomirski have photographed Romulo. He has been featured in ads and shoots for various magazines like Spanish GQ, Glamour, V Man, Korean GQ, Vanity Fair, Upstreet, Madame Figaro, and German Vogue.

Personal Life

Romulo Pires is a very laid back man who enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends playing pool, cards, visiting a theater or bar hopping. He believes in the importance of exercising and maintaining a conditioned physique for work and healthy life. Romulo likes to run, play soccer, and practices Muay Thai whenever possible. Romulo believes that life is truly about surprises and you never know what God has planned for you. For more information about him, visit www.linkedin.com/pub/romulo-pires/85/a46/483