Lineisy Montero

Lineisy Montero Feliz is Dominican model known for her work with Prada. She is also known for her natural Afro hair.[3][4] She currently ranks as one of the "Top 50" models in the fashion industry by models.com.[5] including Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Versace and Céline.[6][7][8]

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Montero and the second or maternal family name is Feliz.
Lineisy Montero
Born
Lineisy Montero Feliz

(1996-02-08) February 8, 1996
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
OccupationFashion model
Years active2015–present
Modeling information
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
Agency
  • Next Model Management (New York, Paris, Milan, London)
  • Le Management (Copenhagen, Stockholm) [2]

Career

In 2015, Lineisy Montero debuted as a Prada exclusive model, which is viewed as the highest feat for any fashion model.[9][10] The same year, she was on the cover of Teen Vogue which noted her place in the diversity of the fashion industry. In 2016, she appeared in advertisements for Chanel, Givenchy, and H&M Beauty.[11][12] She has done 18 editorials in American Vogue since 2016.[13]

On the runway, in addition to being a Prada exclusive, she was walked in shows for high fashion brands including, Elie Saab, Valentino, Kenzo, Nina Ricci, Loewe, Isabel Marant, Balmain, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Diesel Black Gold, Max Mara, Burberry, Mulberry, Mary Katrantzou, Versace, Michael Kors, Vera Wang, rag & bone, Proenza Schouler, Tommy Hilfiger, Tom Ford, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Sonia Rykiel, Giambattista Valli, Mugler, Lanvin, Missoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jil Sander, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, and Lacoste.[14][15]

References
  1. http://www.nextmanagement.com/new-york/profile/lineisy-montero
  2. https://models.com/models/lineisy-montero
  3. Hunt, Kenya (12 March 2015). "How the afro returned to the catwalk – and why it matters" – via The Guardian.
  4. Perrotta, Kristin. "This Dominican Model Will Be Your Next Cool-Girl Obsession". Allure.
  5. "MODELS.com's Top 50 Models".
  6. "Lineisy Montero Was Fashion Month's Most Popular Model". Harper's Bazaar. 16 October 2015.
  7. "lineisy montero walked the most spring/summer 16 runways - read - i-D".
  8. "8 Models Who Ruled the Runways This Season". Fashionista. Retrieved 2017-03-19.
  9. "10 things you need to know about lineisy montero - read - i-D".
  10. "Why Prada's Model Casting Matters". Vogue.
  11. "Lineisy Montero Lands Chanel SS16 Campaign". Nylon.
  12. Walmsley, Maya Zepinic, Quentin de Briey, Emily Cronin, Olivia. "Meet Lineisy Montero, the new supermodel turning fashion on its head". Telegraph.
  13. http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/lineisy_montero/
  14. "10 Things You Need To Know About Lineisy Montero". Elle UK. 25 September 2015.
  15. "Lineisy Montero, the new star of the runway". Yahoo.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.