The Men’s Folio Model Of The Year 2023 finalists are in pursuit of something bigger than themselves.

Fashion has long characterised ambition. Scaling gentle to ruthless, it is the desire to outperform, to put on a show, to achieve greater standing. For the Men’s Folio Model Of The Year 2023 finalists, the catalyst is authority: to control one’s narrative and assert themselves as their best advocate. Congratulations to winner Ryan, first runner-up Isaac and second runner-up Ashger.

Pictured above from left to right: Jacket, Dior; Shirt, shorts, both Valentino

Jacket, Doublet; Boots, Onitsuka Tiger; Dress, Stylist’s own

Tank top, Saint Laurent; Shorts, Prada

Jacket, shirt, pants, boxers; all Dior

Dress, jeans, both Loewe

Jeans, GMBH; Sunglasses, Dolce&Gabbana; Necklace, Swarovski

Shirt, Prada

Shirt, Valentino; Vest, pants; both Hermès

Photography Zantz Han
Styling Izwan Abdullah
Grooming & Hair Eric Tan & Mandy Yeo | Palette.inc using Shu Uemura & KEUNE Haircosmetics
Styling Assistants Manfred Lu & Vanessa Grace Ng
Models (in order of appearance) Ashger, Ryan, Isaac