As of early 2024, Lachowski and other popular male models such as
Jordan Barrett and
Sean O'Pry have been venerated by the online "
looksmaxxing" movement of young men, due to the perception that they are more
aesthetically attractive ('
mog') than other men due to their sought-after and attractive physical features. Experts have expressed concern over the dangers of some "looksmaxxers" eating as little as possible in order to try and emulate Lachowski's more defined and angular "modelesque" facial appearance, a process referred to as "starvemaxxing" by the community. Lachowski himself was initially unaware that he was considered such an aspirational figure among these young men. He has criticized the extreme parts of the movement, saying it is "disheartening and concerning" and "saddening" to find out he was associated with such practices, and that he encourages all his fans to prioritize a healthy lifestyle with balance and self-care. == Personal life ==