Romeo of Venice Beach, John Economou Talks Going from Homeless to Modeling

The Fashionisto

/

Published August 30, 2016

Photographed by Travis Farrell, John Economou rocks an orange bomber jacket from Guess.Pin
Photographed by Travis Farrell, John Economou rocks an orange bomber jacket from Guess.

Guess spotlights model John Economou in its fall 2016 magazine issue. John’s model scouting story is extraordinary to say the least. Homeless at the time, the Two Management model was discovered by Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. The top models were shooting at Venice Beach, where they spotted John. Suggesting a career as a model, the rest is history.

Related: Matt Trethe Couples Up with Hailey Baldwin for Guess’ Fall Campaign

Scroll on over to Guess.com and John is a regular face of the brand. Discussing how his life has changed since becoming a model, John shares, “After getting signed, my life changed a lot by getting to meet a bunch of cool people in the industry and to be able to get fatty checks.” Changing gears and dishing on social media, John continues, “Also by the girls putting me on blast, it has helped a lot with Instagram and having a fan base!”

John Economou for Guess’ Fall 2016 Magazine

John Economou rocks a green bomber jacket with skinny fit distressed denim jeans from Guess.Pin
John Economou rocks a green bomber jacket with skinny fit distressed denim jeans from Guess.
John Economou goes casual in a graphic t-shirt, cardigan sweater, ripped distressed denim jeans, and leather boots from Guess.Pin
John Economou goes casual in a graphic t-shirt, cardigan sweater, ripped distressed denim jeans, and leather boots from Guess.
John Economou doubles down on denim from Guess' latest lineup.Pin
John Economou doubles down on denim from Guess’ latest lineup.

Recent Updates

Joel Frampton Brings Sartorial Drama to GQ Portugal

Joel Frampton Brings Sartorial Drama to GQ Portugal

Joel Frampton takes up the lead in GQ Portugal’s editorial “Contra Fatos Não Há Argumentos.” Jakub Szymanski photographs the British ...
Dior’s ‘Bucolic Couture’ Is Calm, Cool, & Collected

Dior’s ‘Bucolic Couture’ Is Calm, Cool, & Collected

Vasko Luyckx, Pierrick Grégoire, and Hamin Yu grace Dior magazine with an editorial titled “Bucolic Couture.” The trio collaborates with ...
The Vanderloos Don Light Tailoring for L’Officiel Italia

The Vanderloos Don Light Tailoring for L’Officiel Italia

Mark Vanderloo and Mark Vanderloo Jr. take center stage in L’Officiel Italia’s “Precious” issue, brimming with refined sophistication. Gracing the ...
Francisco Lachowski Owns Sharp Lines in Numéro Homme CH

Francisco Lachowski Owns Sharp Lines in Numéro Homme CH

Francisco Lachowski commands the digital cover of Numéro Homme Switzerland with an accompanying editorial captured by Anka Garbowska. The Brazilian ...
The Greatest Takes on Winter with Loro Piana’s Luxe Layers

The Greatest Takes on Winter with Loro Piana’s Luxe Layers

Model Antoine Brabant graces the cover of The Greatest magazine’s fall-winter 2024/25 issue, captured in a black-and-white frame by Matthieu ...
Kit Butler Goes Full Cowboy Luxe for Numéro Netherlands

Kit Butler Goes Full Cowboy Luxe for Numéro Netherlands

Kit Butler steps into his cowboy fashion era with a contemporary edge, taking the spotlight in Numéro Netherlands. Photographed by ...