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GQ Books Sikh 'Supermodel'

IT worker was discovered last year

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(Newser) – An aspiring supermodel who happens to be Sikh will appear in GQ’s Style magazine wearing a turban, the Telegraph reports. Sonny Caberwal, discovered by Kenneth Cole last year, posed in a black dinner jacket with a pink turban and in a white tuxedo with a yellow turban. Caberwal worked in the IT industry before being discovered by Kenneth Cole.

“Cole was looking for a turbaned man for their 25th anniversary campaign, but could find no professional Sikh model. My brother-in-law suggested that I email a photo to them, and the rest is history,” Caberwal said, adding that he hopes his appearance will help other Sikh men: “It's not about me, but about Sikh identity and about our culture and traditions being in a positive light to people around the world.”

Sonny Caberwal is shown in a Kenneth Cole ad.
Sonny Caberwal is shown in a Kenneth Cole ad.   (PRNewsFoto/Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.)
Sonny Caberwal and guest attend the launch of 'Awearness: Inspiring Stories About How To Make A Difference'at the Kenneth Cole New York store in Grand Central on November 12, 2008 in New York City.
Sonny Caberwal and guest attend the launch of 'Awearness: Inspiring Stories About How To Make A Difference'at the Kenneth Cole New York store in Grand Central on November 12, 2008 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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Apr 3, 09 11:49 AM CDT
“It's not about me, but about Sikh identity and about our culture and traditions" Actually, it's about image and sales for GQ. Reply
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