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How Hoyt Richards, the world’s best-paid male supermodel, was abducted by a brain-washing cult

Glamorama, the fourth novel by Bret Easton Ellis, arrived to U.S. bookstores just in time for Christmas 1998. The book tells the story of Victor Ward, a young, attractive model who becomes involved in an international terrorist group. To critics, Glamorama seemed delirious. To Ellis, it was a satire of β€˜90s society, obsessed with consumerism, brands and success. During the same era, Hoyt Richards, who is considered the first male supermodel, was immersed in his own thriller rife with conspiracy and paranoia. At 36 years of age, he was a fashion legend. He had worked for the best designers, walked runways around the world, and earned millions. What no one knew is that he was also trying to escape from an exclusive sect for the hot and rich.

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Hoyt Richards poses for the fall 1990 Polo Ralph Lauren collection.
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