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From the Sidelines to the Spotlight: The New York Fashion Week Model Who Walked for Rick Ross

Dave Castillo had no agent, no portfolio, and no spot on the list. Yet in February 2026, this New York Fashion Week model walked two shows in a single night, including Rick Ross’s RR22 label at Runway 7, just five months after watching that same […]

By Devario Johnson Madison Ave Magazine  · Fashion 9 min read
The New York Fashion Week Model Who Walked For Rick Ross | Madison Ave Magazine
Courtesy Jabbar Walker / Runway7PR

Dave Castillo had no agent, no portfolio, and no spot on the list. Yet in February 2026, this New York Fashion Week model walked two shows in a single night, including Rick Ross’s RR22 label at Runway 7, just five months after watching that same runway from the audience. This is how he made it happen.

 

DEVARIO JOHNSON

Devario Johnson is the founder and creative lead of Madison Avenue Magazine and Derek Madison Media, where he shapes culture through editorial storytelling, original photography, and platform design. As a fashion editor, media entrepreneur, and senior technology leader, he blends style, innovation, and narrative across every venture. As a former world-class athlete, he brings the same discipline and vision to all his creative pursuits.