 The increase in his popularity and name recognition resulted in a broad portfolio of magazine covers, editorial photo shoots, interviews and industry awards.He has gone on to participate in fashion-related and personal projects such as writing a blog for British "Vogue", writing car reviews for British "GQ", mobile app development and charity work.In his youth, Gandy wanted to be a veterinarian, but his grades were not high enough to meet the needed standards for that line of study.