Lindsey Wixson
Lindsey Wixson | |
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Born | Lindsey Wixson April 11, 1994 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
Years active | 2009–present |
Spouse | Brion Starr (m. 2024) |
Modeling information | |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
Hair color | Blonde |
Eye color | Blue |
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Lindsey Wixson (born April 11, 1994) is an American model. She is known for her unique looks, defined in part by her "bee-stung lips", "rosebud pout", and gapped front teeth.[3][4][5] She is best known for her campaigns with designers as Chanel, John Galliano, Versace Vanitas, Miu Miu, Jill Stuart, and Alexander McQueen.[6]
Early life
Wixson was born in
In
Wixson first signed with an agency in Kansas, Models and Images, who connected her with Vision LA. Her parents made the decision to take out a loan and drive down to Los Angeles.[4]
Career
Breakthrough, 2009–2010
Wixson began her modeling career in 2009 when she signed with Vision Models in Los Angeles. In June 2009, she went to New York where she was rejected by
Rising star, 2011–2014
Proclaimed as the modelling world's biggest rising star,
In 2013, Wixson joined The Society Management in New York and Elite Model Management in Paris.[23] In January of the same year she was also featured in the psychedelic band Animal Collective's video for their song Applesauce from Centipede Hz. During the 2014 Paris Fashion Week, she modelled for Elie Saab and Atelier Versace, and for the Chanel Haute Couture show in Salzburg. She also appeared on the covers of Russian, Korean, Japanese and Ukrainian Vogue. In December, Wixson was photographed for the cover of Elle Japan, by Karl Lagerfeld.
Continued Success, 2015–2017
In 2015, Wixson appeared in campaigns for Chanel, Versace, Urban Outfitters, H&M and Fendi. She again appeared on the covers of Korean and Russian Vogue as well as Vogue Turkey. That season, she walked for designers including Chanel, Fendi, Roland Mouret, Michael Kors, Vera Wang, Balmain, Diane von Fürstenberg, Max Mara and Tom Ford.
In 2016, Wixson fronted campaigns for Jill Stuart and River Island. She walked the Chanel Resort wear show in Cuba, Chanel, Balmain and Gaultier at Paris Fashion Week and Moschino and Max Mara at Milan Fashion Week. She also modelled for the cover of Russian Harper's Bazaar.
Wixson began 2017 fronting a campaign for Dior, walking the Spring 2017 Chanel Haute Couture Show as well as appearing on the cover of Mexican Harper's Bazaar.
Hiatus, 2017-2018
In July 2017, Wixson had announced that she would retire from modeling due to an "injury [that] has put me in a position to retire from this high-heel business."[24][25] Wixson had suffered a foot injury that required her to refrain from continuing her modeling career, and decided to focus on "designing interiors, pottery, sculpting, carving, and inventing for the future."[26]
Return, 2018-Present
After recovering from her injury Wixson returned to further solidifying her supermodel status by walking for such designers as Fendi, Miu Miu, and Marc Jacobs as well as starring in campaigns for Vivienne Westwood and Fenty.
In 2023, Wixson received news she was expecting a child, she went on to walk shows for
Personal life
Wixson's hobbies include art and writing. When she finishes modeling Wixson said she would love to become a pilot. Her model friends include Daphne Groeneveld, Camille Rowe, Ethan Green and Aymeline Valade. Wixson expressed that modelling really helped build her confidence and is inspired by Kate Moss's fashion style.[4]
In 2011, her prom dress was designed especially for her by Jason Wu, the same designer who designed Michelle Obama's dress for the inauguration.[20][27]
Wixson and musician Brion Starr were married at New York City Hall on February 14th, 2024, the couple have one child together and reside in New York City. [28]
References
- ^ Donaldson, Aurelia (October 29, 2011). " The Queen's Diamond Jubilee ". The Daily Telegraph. London.
- ^ "Lindsey Wixson - Model".
- ^ a b Lim, James (December 11, 2009). "Meet the New Girl: Lindsey Wixson". New York. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- ^ Vogue UK. Archived from the originalon May 23, 2011. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- ^ Adams, Esther. "Lindsay Wixson". Vogue Magazine. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Turner, Zeke (February 7, 2011). "Hanging With Lindsey Wixson". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved February 15, 2011.
- ^ a b c Rao, Priya (February 2, 2010). "This Week's Model: Lindsay Wixson". W. Archived from the original on February 6, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
- ^ a b "Lindsay Wixson". NY Magazine. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
- ^ Hickman, Janell (December 31, 2009). "Model Lindsey Wixon Says No To Nudity". Honey Magazine. Archived from the original on September 14, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
- ^ Odell, Amy (February 4, 2010). "Fifteen-Year-Old Lindsey Wixson's Miu Miu Ads Debut". New York. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- ^ "GabrielleRevere.com".
- ^ Hintz-Zambrano, Katie (March 1, 2010). "LIFE.com Fashion Week Slideshow Stars 15-Year-Old Miu Miu Model". stylelist.
- ^ "Special Projects by Gabrielle Revere".
- ^ Caldwell, Christina (September 2010). "Model of the Moment: Lindsey Wixson". W Magazine. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- ^ a b Lindsey Wixson – Advertising
- ^ Lim, James (September 24, 2010). "Lindsey Wixson Lands i-D's Fall Cover". New York Magazine.
- ^ Odell, Amy (January 11, 2011). "Lindsey Wixson Is the Spring 2011 Face of Alexander McQueen [Updated]". New York Magazine.
- ^ Lim, James (January 13, 2011). "Jill Stuart Selects Lindsey Wixson As Her Newest Face". New York Magazine.
- ^ ITG (January 17, 2011). "The Makeup/Lindsey in Chanel". Into the Gloss.
- ^ a b Odell, Amy (May 13, 2011). "Video: Going to Prom in Wichita, Kansas, With Lindsey Wixson". New York. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
- ^ Rees, Alex (March 7, 2011). "Allergic Reaction to Makeup Forces Lindsey Wixson to Leave Paris Fashion Week". New York. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
- Vogue UK. Archived from the originalon March 12, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
- ^ Lim, James (March 20, 2013). "The New Model Agency Taking Top New York Models". Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- ^ "Lindsey Wixson Has Retired from Modeling to Focus on Interior Design and Ceramics". July 13, 2017.
- ^ "Instagram".
- ^ "Lindsey Young (@wixsondesign) • Instagram photos and videos".
- ^ Aboutaleb, Britt (April 19, 2011). "A Model Prom". Elle. Archived from the original on April 26, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
- ^ https://nypost.com/2024/02/14/us-news/new-yorkers-flock-to-city-hall-for-valentines-day-nuptials-with-one-cab-driver-saving-a-wedding/
External links
- Lindsey Wixson on Twitter
- Lindsey Wixson at Fashion Model Directory