Lily Aldridge
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| Born | Lily Maud Aldridge 15 November 1985 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Measurements | 33-23-33 / 84-58-84 |
| Dress size | 2 |
| Agency | IMG Models |
| Spouse | Caleb Followill (2011–present) |
Lily Aldridge (born 15 November 1985) is a US model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret.[1]
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[edit] Personal life
Aldridge was born at St John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California[2] and hails from a fashion-oriented family. She is the daughter of English artist Alan Aldridge[3] and Playboy Playmate of the month Laura Lyons.[4][5] Her siblings include half-sister Saffron Aldridge, who was a multiyear face of Ralph Lauren in the ‘90s; half-brother Miles Aldridge, who is a fashion photographer married to ‘90s model Kristen McMenamy; and sister Ruby Aldridge, who was the face of Marc by Marc Jacobs.[6]
On September 20, 2010, Us Magazine reported that Aldridge was engaged to Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill.[7] They met in 2007 at the Coachella Festival.[8] The couple married on May 12, 2011 at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California.[9] On December 29, 2011, Followill and Aldridge announced that they are expecting their first child together.[10]
[edit] Career
At the age of 17, Aldridge appeared on the cover of the August 2003 Spanish Vogue. She also appeared in editorials for Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, and Elle Girl. Her advertising campaigns include Rocawear, Arden B., Shiatzy Chen, Bobbi Brown, Smashbox Cosmetics, Coach, JCrew, Charles David, Levi's, J Brand, Accessorize, and Velvet Tees.[11]
In 2009, Aldridge walked in her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. In 2010, she became a Victoria's Secret Angel and walked her second Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, in which she was given her wings for the first time.[6]
In January 2011, Lily appeared on the cover of the February issue of British GQ with Lindsay Ellingson, Erin Heatherton, and Candice Swanepoel.[12] In the same month, she appeared in an editorial for V Magazine with fellow angels Heatherton and Swanepoel.[13] She was also featured in the spring 2011 advertising campaign for clothing company Rag & bone.[14][15]
In March 2011, Aldridge documented her personal style for Vogue UK's Today I'm Wearing photo blog.[16]
[edit] References
- ^ IMG profile
- ^ Victoria's Secret Biography Video at 0:23 sec
- ^ http://www.wwd.com/eyescoop/eye/alan-aldridge-feted-in-london-1835588/[dead link]
- ^ Restless Style Interview with Ruby Aldridge
- ^ Harper's Bazaar interview from 2000
- ^ a b Fitzpatrick, Tommye (7 December 2011). "This Week's Model: Lily Aldridge". W (magazine). http://www.wmagazine.com/w/blogs/editorsblog/2010/12/07/lily-aldridge-victoria-secret.html. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
- ^ The engagement in Us Magazine
- ^ UK Vogue Couple Feature
- ^ Caleb Followill and Lily Aldridge Wed, People.com
- ^ Caleb Followill & Lily Aldridge Expecting First Child
- ^ FMD profile
- ^ The Victoria's Secret Girls Steam Up British GQ[dead link]
- ^ Meet The New Angels
- ^ Sasha Pivovarova and Lily Aldridge in Rag & Bone Ads
- ^ BlackBook Magazine - Rag & Bone Does High Fashion On A Low Budget
- ^ Lily Aldridge's fashion and style choices, day 1 (Vogue.com UK)
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