At 19, Sullivan Dempsey has just made his grand debut in the world of fashion. The son of American actor Patrick Dempsey poses for a campaign dedicated to luxury vintage, which has not gone unnoticed on social media.
A first campaign for Morphew World
Sullivan Dempsey has shot his very first fashion campaign for Morphew World, a resale boutique specializing in vintage luxury. The brand, which has established itself as a leader in the field of archival clothing, offers its clientele pieces designed by the greatest designers of the 20th century, meticulously restored and returned to the market. This approach perfectly aligns with the current trend towards a more sustainable and heritage-focused luxury.
An Yves Saint Laurent dress from the 1980s
It was on Morphew World's Instagram account that Sullivan made his first public appearance as a model. The brand posted a photo in which the teenager poses in an Yves Saint Laurent dress from the 1980s. This exposure immediately places Sullivan within the grand tradition of couture modeling, under the watchful eye of one of the world's finest fashion archives.
A second look by Issey Miyake
A few weeks later, Morphew World shared a new image of Sullivan, this time in a completely different setting. The teenager appears in an all-black ensemble by Issey Miyake, also from the 1980s. The Japanese designer sees one of his archival pieces brought back into the spotlight with a fresh perspective. It's a demonstration of Sullivan's stylistic versatility, capable of embodying both Parisian glam couture and Japanese intellectual minimalism.
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A symbolic step after the end of high school
The launch of this modeling career comes a year after a significant milestone in Sullivan's life. In May 2025, twins Darby and Sullivan graduated from Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, a prestigious institution located in Santa Monica, California. "So proud of you kids, and excited to see where the next chapter of your lives takes you!" Patrick Dempsey wrote on Instagram at the time.
With his first two photoshoots for a vintage luxury brand, Sullivan Dempsey has made a remarkable entry into the world of fashion. At 19, he is pursuing a path that is both familial and resolutely personal, choosing the realm of couture heritage for his debut.
