MILAN, Italy — Jack Bartel was busy enjoying life as a freshman at the University of Cincinnati when he got the chance of a lifetime.
He and his twin brother, Nate, decided to split up to go to college. Jack chose UC and Nate chose the University of Akron. Before the brothers left for school, they were celebrating the annual Twins Days Festival in their hometown of Twinsburg, Ohio, when a talent scout approached them and asked if they would be willing to take part in a project in Europe. The event was shrouded in mystery, but according to the brothers, the question piqued their interest and they decided to consider the idea.
Shortly before the brothers left for school, they were contacted by Gucci representatives and flown to Milan, Italy, for fashion show fittings. Miraculously, they were one of three sets of American twins to make the cut, PIO Angela Koenig of the University of Cincinnati said in a news release.
In total, 68 pairs of cufflinks walked the runway in last month’s fashion show.
When the big day arrived, the Bartels dressed in red sequined suits, face chains and white shoes and joined dozens of twins from around the world at one of the biggest fashion events.
“It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Jack. “There’s no chance I’m going to dress like Nate on a normal day unless it’s a Gucci show.”
Both brothers are now back in school, but this experience likely opened a door to a career neither thought possible.
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