Ty Ogunkoya, born Akintayo Ogunkoya, is a Nigerian born British fashion model who is signed with New York Model Management. In addition to his representation with the New York firm, Ty is also represented by Premium Models in Paris, Why Not Model Management in Milan, View Management in Barcelona, Le Management in Copenhagen, SPIN Model Management in Hamburg, Public Image Management in Montreal, MIKAs in Stockholm, Kult Australia in Sydney, and Premier Model Management in London. Ty Ogunkoya premiered as an exclusive at the 2008 fall Dior Homme show in Paris. He was also photographed that year by David Sims for Benetton. He has walked the spring Belstaff, Etro, Versace, Costume National, and Hermès shows in Milan and Paris. Also in 2008, Ty was featured on Models.com as a top-ten newcomer.
Ty was featured in the spring issue of Vogue Hommes International with photographs created by Cedric Buchet. He also appeared in the spring issue of DANSK, photographed by Alexander Sainsbuy. Ty walked the spring Lacoste show in New York and is known for his fetching green eyes. Ty has worked for the brands Armani, Abercrombie & Fitch, Benetton, Dior, Hermes, and Levis. Ty Ogunkoya is married to model Billie Brown.
