RAPHAEL BALZER

Born in Nigeria and raised near Hamburg, Raphael caught the attention of brands, photographers and designers from an early age. 

As the face of Armani Exchange, or on the runway of labels such as Brunello Cuccinelli or Dolce & Gabbana, the 25-year-old has developed quite the love affair with Italian fashion powerhouses. He most recently walked Donatella’s latest show in Milan, and starred in the Versace Spring/Summer 2021 Campaign shot by superstar photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Surrounded with the most talented creatives in the industry, Raphael worked with famed photographers like Marcus Ohlsson, Mikeal Jansson, Julien Broad and James White to name a few, but also prominent stylists such as Karl Templer and Jacob K.

Modeling for a wide range of brands from Topman to Hugo Boss and collecting editorials from some of the most influential magazines (GQ Germany, Man About Town…) has earned him to make the Models.com’s Hot List.