Drayton was shot exclusively for models.com by Alexander Saladrigas, with styling by DaVian Lain, art direction by Dfernando Zaremba, set design by Sarah Hein, and grooming by Anastasia Durasova at The Wall Group. Videography by Philip-Daniel Ducasse. Special thanks to Earnest Williams.
interview
Name:
Drayton Ratcliff
Agency:
Wilhelmina New York (New York)
Also with: St. Claire Modeling (mother agency)
Age:
19
Height:
6’3″
Instagram:
@DraytonRatcliff
Place of Origin:
Houston, Texas, USA
Ethnic Origin:
Black, White and Native American
Birthsign:
Capricorn
How discovered:
I was walking to class and went a different route.
Favorite things:
Basketball, sport in general and drawing
What have you been listening to lately?
Travis Scott, Adele, ASAP Rocky and Fetty Wap
Favorite movie, tv show:
Lion King, How to Get Away With Murder, The Hash and Empire
Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
Givenchy and Prada are my favorite designers. I wear ZZenga cologne and use Clinique for Men skin care products.
What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I study biology at college so I could be a doctor but I also want to be an actor.
What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Not sure what to define as uncool.
Favorite modeling experience so far?
Being an exclusive for Givenchy as my first runway show.
What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
I miss the warmness of the weather and people. I also miss my bed.
Which brand would you really love to model for?
It’s a long list but definitely Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, DSquared2, YSL, Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani.
Place you would love to visit:
Venice, Italy. It looks so beautiful.
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Modeling, college and acting