Louis Evans was bullied for his red hair and had the nickname Rusty At 20 his acne cleared up and he gained model-worthy cheek bones He now models in Vogue and is about to take up a contract in Milan

By Martha Cliff

PUBLISHED: 11:22 EST, 26 February 2014 | UPDATED: 03:41 EST, 27 February 2014

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A redheaded man who was picked on throughout his schooldays for his bright ginger hair has beaten the bullies by creating a successful modelling career.

Louis Evans, 22, was nicknamed 'Rusty' by his classmates and taunted for his bright red hair and freckled face.

For Louis modelling had never been an obvious career option and his first job was in an office supply company as a cold caller.

Louis Evans beat his high school bullies and has built a successful modelling career

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