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Posted: 2017-09-01T12:41:37Z | Updated: 2017-09-01T12:41:37Z

His striking mug shot has earned him a career on the catwalk.

Mekhi Alante Lucky of North Carolina has signed with St. Claire Modeling after a photograph stemming from a 2016 arrest went viral, per multiple reports .

MEKHI ALANTE LUCKY #mugshot posted to #wakemugshots - https://t.co/rRtlSOSTw6 pic.twitter.com/MHHv2V608h

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MEKHI ALANTE LUCKY #mugshot posted to #wakemugshots - https://t.co/rRtlSOSTw6 pic.twitter.com/MHHv2V608h

Wake Mugshots (@WakeMugshots) April 3, 2016

The 20-year-old dazzled internet users with his different-colored eyes, which are caused by the rare genetic condition heterochromia , per Yahoo News.

I instantly knew that he was perfect for St. Claire Modeling, the agencys manager, Damiana OBryant, told BuzzFeed on Thursday. She hopes to bring Lucky to New York Fashion Week in February.

The agency has shared these images from Luckys first fashion shoot.

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