#French male model

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In 1989, Albert Delègue was ski instructor in Mérilheu, France, when he was spotted by a modeling talent agent. Delègue was intrigued and soon switching careers. He quickly became successful, working for such brands as Versace, Valentino, Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani. His contract with Armani was rumored to be worth 5 million francs (nearly $1 million Euros).

His family reported that Albert suffered a serious ski accident in August 1994 that left him paralyzed. In March 1995 he was admitted to the hospital. His family announced he had died on April 14, 1995, as a result of complications due to his accident.

But within a week, the truth had been revealed. Media outlets reported that Delègue’s cause of death was AIDS-related encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). But his family denied it, sticking to their ski accident story.

Delègue’s friend Alain Gossuin, a fellow fashion model, attempted to set the record straight in a television interview:

“His own family wanted to silence the real reason for his death. I had discussed it in a TV show, believing that my intervention would put a spotlight on the magnitude (of the AIDS) scourge.”

Delègue’s family complained to the broadcasting company and Gossuin’s comments about AIDS were edited out.

HIV and AIDS diagnosis come with a stigma, causing some sufferers and their families to hide it or deny it. Regarding the family, homophobia often plays a part.

When my partner of 13 years was diagnosed with AIDS, one of the first things he insisted on was that none of our friends could know. And when he died, he did not want me to tell his family.

I told him I would honor his wishes while he was alive, but after his death, I would need to tell the truth. He died 7 months later. I won’t lie, keeping it a secret was an incredible burden.

On the day he passed away, I wrote a letter to all of our friends and to my partner’s brothers explaining what had happened and why I waited to tell them.

It was such a shame because so many of his friends and members of his family expressed how much they would have wanted to spend him with him in his moment of need.

The Truth should alway take precedence.

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Everyday:

Outfit 1:

Jacket and Pants: Darte77 | Creating 3d Clothes | Patreon Shoes: 🌻 Mens shoes 🌻 | Collection from Jius-sims | 19 posts | Patreon

Outfit 2: Top: Mellow I - Rolled-Up Sleeves Shirt & Long Pants for M - The Sims 4 Create a Sim - CurseForge Bottoms: BECKYSIMS-NEWT COLLECTION | Patreon Shoes: 🌻 Mens shoes 🌻 | Collection from Jius-sims | 19 posts | Patreon

Formal:

Top and bottoms: Darte77 | Creating 3d Clothes | Patreon Shoes: 🌻 Mens shoes 🌻 | Collection from Jius-sims | 19 posts | Patreon

Athletic:

Top: [KK] Basic set 21 | Patreon Bottoms: Resilient Athletic Set Redux | Patreon Shoes: 👟 AirForce Shoes #1 by MaddieEddie | Patreon

Sleepwear:

Outfit 1:

Bottoms: Darte77 | Creating 3d Clothes | Patreon

Outfit 2:

Robe: Albert - Bathrobe V1 | Patreon

Outfit 3: Lovestruck

Outfit 4:

Towel: Long Towel | Patreon

Partywear:

Top: Basic Sweater (Fixed) | Patreon Bottoms: BECKYSIMS-NEWT COLLECTION | Patreon Shoes: BECKYSIMS Full Brogue Leathers Oxford Shoes(V1+V2) | Patreon

Swimwear:

Outfit 1:

Bottoms: Dead Or Alive Swimsuits Set 4 | Patreon

Outfit 2: Beach Board Shorts | Patreon

Hot Weather Wear:

Top: Short Sleeve Shirt & Mini Bag | Patreon Bottoms: KK Basic set 10 | Patreon Shoes: 🌻 Mens shoes 🌻 | Collection from Jius-sims | 19 posts | Patreon Watch: Orquídeas Set (17 items) | Patreon

Cold Weather Wear:

Top: Long Cardigan & Turtleneck AM · Box Chain Necklace AM | Patreon Bottoms: Darte77 | Creating 3d Clothes | Patreon Shoes: 🌻 Mens shoes 🌻 | Collection from Jius-sims | 19 posts | Patreon Scarf: «miracle» cc pack | Patreon

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Yves Saint Laurent   Fall-Winter’ 99/00 ad campaign

Creative Director: Alber Elbaz

Photos: Philippe Cometti

Models: Stella Tennant,  Ivan De Pineda 

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