TikTok star Francis Bourgeois is now a Gucci model and it’s ridiculously wholesome

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supports HTML5 videoTikTok star and all-round legend Francis Bourgeois is now a professional model, because of course he is.For over a year now, Francis has been spreading absolute joy with his social media clips – namely, videos of him buzzing over trains.

He’s gathered a massive following of 2million with over 34million likes on the platform, has been hanging out with mega celebs such as Joe Jonas – and is now branching his career out even further.Francis’ ridiculously wholesome hobby has now led to him being named the new face of Gucci, as the fashion brand teams up with The North Face for a collaboration.Footage of the advert was posted by streetwear outlet Highsnobiety, who wrote on Instagram: ‘With the bold collection focusing on exploration and outdoor activities, there’s no one better than Bourgeois to bring it all to life.’The advert shows Francis acting as a train conductor, calling out the times of upcoming trains and their destinations, while dressed in a smart hat and uniform.On board the train, Francis is surrounded by models in Gucci and The North Face clothing as he checks their tickets and walks down the carriage with a food trolley – while looking like he is having the time of his life.The news of the train enthusiast’s latest venture has set social media alight, with many flocking to Twitter to share their joy on behalf of the TikTok star.‘francis bourgeois in the gucci x north face ad i’m obsessed (sic),’ one person wrote, while another said: ‘this is his world, we just living in it.