Jamaican model Iyah makes history

Sixth-form student at Jamaica College, Iyah, has made history as the first Jamaican Rasta to be featured in Harper's Bazaar new men's edition.

Harper's Bazaar France introduced its first ever men's edition - Harper's Bazaar Homme - a bold reimagining of style, culture, and identity through the modern masculine lens. Iyah was honoured to be part of this landmark issue - a celebration of artistry and evolution within one of fashion's most iconic publications. The debut issue captured a spirit of refined individuality and contemporary expression, aligning seemlessly with Iyah's creative narrative. With this launch, Harper's Bazaar Homme France steps confidently into a new era - one that honours the legacy of Bazaar while shaping the language of modern men's fashion. For Iyah, it's more than an editorial moment, it's an acknowledgement of creativity, diversity presence, and the power of representation in a global conversation about style.

Iyah recently walked the runways in the recently concluded New York Fashion Week (NYFW), where he modelled for designers Daveed Baptiste, Advisy and Hikari No Yami. That was also his debut at NYFW. With his commanding presence and effortless poise, Iyah brought fresh energy and cultural resonance to the runway shows of these acclaimed designers. His presentations were well received and propelled him to book this history-making publication with Harper's Bazaar Homme. His international career is off to a great start and is poised for a meteoric rise in 2026.

Iyah is also a vegan chef and currently has a cookbook out now. He is represented by Ethos Model Management New York and managed by Richard Pasley.