All Photos: Kelvin Williams

The student-to-model pipeline is a decades-old pathway for talented youth to be scouted and eventually find themselves within the heart of the fashion industry. For years, we’ve seen household names like Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, Anok Yai, Kit Butler, and Kellan Lutz either take a pause or break away from their formal education to pursue the world of fashion and modeling.

Heeding that same call is Gen-Z sophomore student, Ethan Booker. Currently attending university in Hawaii (shuffling between Maui and Honolulu), Booker not only takes great photos, but he’s also keen on forging a new path through fitness.

On a recent trip to New York City, Booker shared with BROTHER that he’s positioning himself as a purveyor of the “skinny aesthetic.” Of his mission—which is also spelled out in his social media bio—he says, “I help busy men, aged 30-45, who want to build their chest and arms while leaning out.”  

The 21-year-old content creator and health enthusiast is determined to balance his busy life of being a young entrepreneur, college student, and a fastidious son. Relocating from the US Mainland to Hawaii with his mother, father, and younger brother, Booker revealed that the long-distance move was “a bit challenging at first,” but he eventually settled in and became a popular island boy.

Booker first became interested in modeling as a child after witnessing his mom’s success with fashion. He would often attend model castings, fashion jobs, and shopping excursions with her, and quickly picked up on some of the industry ins-and-outs. Finally taking that leap of faith to pursue modeling on his own, Booker piqued the interest of several top modeling agencies during his recent trip to NYC. And is reviewing several signing options being facilitated for him, by his uncle, Christopher Holland—a media industry veteran.   

Consistently sharing his career moves and fitness updates with a rapidly-growing online audience, Booker says, “I’m locking in hard.” He offers personal training sessions that are accessible and affordable (for men and women), which are inclusive of: 24/7 client access, workouts with meal plans, calculators, and cardio routines—all available for booking via his Instagram profile.

Detailing his roadway for looking as best as possible, while helping to physically transform the lives of his clients, Booker states: “Looking good takes consistency and effort. If you’re not putting in the work, then you won’t see the results.” 

TALENT TEAM

Cover Star: Ethan Booker   

Talent Management: Christopher Holland (Duck Holland & Co., LLC)

Talent Grooming: Courtesy of Kiehl’s

PRODUCTION TEAM

Photographer: Kelvin Williams

Studio Location: Digital Capture Studio (LIC)     

BROTHER MAGAZINE STAFF

Founder + Editorial Director: Avon Dorsey

Creative Director: Kelvin Williams

Editorial Projects Manager: Latease Lashley

Partnerships, Planning + Promotions Manager: Chanel Clemons

Community Manager: Tyler Harris

Editorial Team Lead: Dami Ariyo

Styling + VIP Team Lead: Jada Adkins

West Coast Team Lead: Imari Gabrielle

West Coast Coordinator: Marché Dorsey