Matvey Lykov rides the subway from the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn to Manhattan for a fitting. Lykov, originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, is one of the models who worked frequently during New York Fashion Week. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov has a fitting done by designer Phillip Lim during New York Fashion Week. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov at his Phillip Lim fitting. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
A card shows what Lykov and other models will wear during the 3.1 Phillip Lim show. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov walks the runway during the 3.1 Phillip Lim show. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov walks from one fitting to his next appointment during New York Fashion Week. He likes to travel by foot whenever possible. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov gets a makeup touch-up before the 1909 Victorinox show during New York Fashion Week. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov listens for directions during rehearsal for the 1909 Victorinox show at the New York Public Library. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov walks the runway during a rehearsal for the 1909 Victorinox show. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov walks onstage during rehearsal for the 1909 Victorinox fashion show. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Lykov, left, and other male models share the runway with the women during the Lacoste show during New York Fashion Week. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
