
It’s been quite the year for Illinois native Pierre Woods... After signing with Ford in Chicago and garnering much success- which included everything from billboards to TV commercials- he turned his attention to New York, or rather New York turned its attention to him. He signed with New York Models in April of last year. He made his debut in Milan, stomping down the runways for D & G and opening the Ferragamo show.
Most recently, though, he has become a favorite over at Ralph Lauren, where he appeared in the Polo by Ralph Lauren fall campaign. That news was quickly followed by an offer to be part of the Olympics campaign - a major feat considering he is the only featured black face. He’s definitely

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