The Men of Kent 1990-1994

"Portraits of Pleasure" was a successful 90's ad campaign for Kent cigarettes, it was photographed by Mark Vieira, known by his George Hurrelesque style to portray his subjects.

It started in 1990 with Tom Tripodi and Jack Guy as the main male models, both considered to have the broadest appeal, Hoyt Richards, Alvin and Antonio were placed strategically where appropiated, Antonio was the image for Latin America and Alvin for magazines like Essence and Ebony. Mark was added later as an older model.



Jack, Tom, Mark, Alvin and Antonio




Hoyt Richards was the one with three images rotating through 1990-1992




The long-version commercial ft Tom Tripodi and Jack Guy, Bill Curry is also seen in one scene.





In 1992 and 1993 three male models were added to the campaign, Todd, Robert and Steven Sands



THE GIRLS



Katia, Lisa, Michaela Bock, Rebecca Ghiglieri, Dina, Ericka and Helena.