Before breaking legs on OFF-Broadway stages and Hollywood sets, Dave Baez took the international fashion world by storm — discovered in one of those lightning-strike moments the industry still talks about. Legendary model agent Francis Grill of Click Models spotted something undeniable in him, and within months, Dave was walking runways most models only dream about.

What followed was a whirlwind ascent into the elite world of high fashion, where Dave became a fixture on the catwalks of iconic design houses, including Versace, Moschino, Byblos, John Bartlett, Narcisoo Rodriguez, Gianfranco Ferre and D Squared.

His runway presence was known for its mix of classic masculinity and modern edge — the kind of walk that owned the room without trying too hard.

In front of the camera, Dave’s career reads like a masterclass in working with the greats. He was photographed by some of the most iconic image-makers in fashion history, including:

Peter Lindbergh, Bruce Weber, Mario Testino, Richard Avedon, Albert Watson, Sante D’Orazio, Richard Phibbs.
and many more — each bringing out a different truth, angles, and energy in him.

His campaigns and editorials spanned powerhouse brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Versace, GAP, and Brooks Brothers, and his face appeared in the pages of GQ, Interview, and Details Magazine — the holy trinity of men’s fashion and culture.

But what defined Dave’s modeling career wasn’t just the work — it was the way he carried it. He brought soul into an industry obsessed with surfaces, and depth into rooms built on illusion. Fashion became his first education in presence, storytelling through stillness, and the power of owning your space — lessons that later shaped his evolution into film, television, and creative leadership.