Vampire Diaries’ Daniel Gillies Smolders at 2012 New York Fashion Week (PHOTOS)

Just when we thought no man on earth could come close to the hotness that is Ian Somerhalder, Daniel Gillies steps out and makes us question our allegiance.

On Wednesday, September 5, the Vampire Diaries star suited up for the Joseph Abboud Spring 2013 runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. While Daniel sat front row alongside the likes of heartthrobs such as Kellan Lutz and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte, we only had eyes for the swoonworthy New Zealander!

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