Rianne Van Rompaey
Rianne van Rompaey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 January 1996 Wageningen, Holland[3] |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5'9.5"; 1.79 cm |
| Hair color | Red[1] or strawberry blonde[2] |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Agency | Paparazzi Model Management DNA Model Management Viva Models |
Rianne van Rompaey (born 3 January 1996)[4] is a Dutch model. She is currently ranked one of the Top 50 models in the fashion industry.[5] She appeared on the cover of the 50th anniversary September issue of Vogue Italia, photographed by Steven Meisel, alongside over 50 supermodels including legends such as Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington; and current supermodels like Adriana Lima, Karlie Kloss, and Natasha Poly.[6] Her beauty has been described as pre-Raphaelite.[7]
Early life
Rianne van Rompaey was born in Wageningen, Holland, to Dutch and Belgian parents named Sandra and Renaat. Before modeling professionally she was a high school student.
Career
Van Rompaey started her career by sending photographs to Paparazzi Models, an agency in The Netherlands that also represents Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes. Her first photoshoot was for Elle Netherlands's February 2013 issue. In 2014, Nicolas Ghesquiere chose her to be a Louis Vuitton exclusive which included campaigns for the brand.[8] She modeled alongside Jaden Smith in what was called a groundbreaking ad campaign by Louis Vuitton because Smith wore a skirt alongside the female models.[9] She has also done campaigns for Prada,[10] Chanel,[11] Coach,[12] Bottega Veneta,[13] and Hugo Boss.[14] She co-starred with Argentine model Mica Arganaraz in an H&M Spring 2016 campaign.[15][16] On the runway she has walked for Louis Vuitton, Prada, Miu Miu, Chanel, Versace, Fendi, Diesel Black Gold, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Proenza Schouler, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, Tommy Hilfiger, Rag & Bone, Victoria Beckham, Altuzarra, Diane von Furstenberg, and Jason Wu. In editorials she has appeared in American Vogue, British Vogue, Interview magazine, LOVE magazine, Self Service, W magazine, WSJ, and on the cover of Vogue China, Vogue Germany, Vogue Italia,[17] Vogue Netherlands, Vogue Russia, i-D, Dazed, and T magazine (New York Times).[18]
Van Rampaey aspires to be an actress.[19][20]
Praise
Models.com currently ranks her as one of the Top 50 models in the industry, calling her "one of the year's biggest breakout stars".[21] The New York Times refers to her as a "fresh face".[22] ELLE UK professes she is on track to be a supermodel in the future.[23] Casting director Piergiorgio Del Moro, who has placed her in Versace, Victoria Beckham, and Fendi shows, believes she will have a long career because of her personality.[24]
Personal life
Van Rompaey enjoys reading the literature of Charles Baudelaire, yoga, swimming, biking, and hiking.[25]
References
- ^ "DNA Models".
- ^ "Rianne - Paparazzi model management".
- ^ "Rianne Van Rompaey – NEWfaces".
- ^ "Instagram photo by Rianne Van Rompaey • Jan 3, 2016 at 9:11am UTC".
- ^ "MODELS.com's Top 50 Models".
- ^ "Anniversary 50 years of Vogue Italia". 12 September 2014.
- ^ English, Vogue. "11 beauty secrets from Rianne Van Rompaey".
- ^ Okwodu, Janelle. "Getting to Know Rianne Van Rompaey, the Redheaded Runway Regular Ruling NYFW".
- ^ "Jaden Smith for Louis Vuitton: The New Man in a Skirt". The New York Times. 7 January 2016.
- ^ http://fashionista.com/2016/07/prada-fall-2016-campaign
- ^ "Meet the Faces of Chanel's 'Chance' Fragrance". 23 June 2015.
- ^ Management, Viva Model. "Rianne Van Rompaey - Coach".
- ^ Turra, Alessandra (29 June 2016). "Bottega Veneta Celebrates Alberto Burri With Fall Ads".
- ^ "Rianne van Rompaey for BOSS by Hugo Boss Fall Winter 2016.17". 5 July 2016.
- ^ "H&M Life - Top Model Secrets - Super models share their secrets about beauty, travel and style".
- ^ Wasilak, Sarah. "Now That We've Seen H&M's New Campaign, Spring Couldn't Come Sooner".
- ^ "Rianne van Rompaey – Steven Meisel – Vogue Italia – March 2016 – DNA Models".
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2016/06/08/t-magazine/fashion/in-praise-of-individual-beauty/s/individual-beauty-slide-O1QW.html
- ^ "rianne von rompaey is weird, giggly, and available - read - i-D".
- ^ Management, Viva Model. "Rianne Van Rompaey".
- ^ "MODELS.com's Top 50 Models".
- ^ "Classic Pictures From a Stylist's 20 Years in Fashion". The New York Times. 8 September 2016.
- ^ "3 Faces Who Have Just Graduated To Supermodel Status". 10 July 2016.
- ^ Holgate, Mark. "The Future of the Fashion Show: Casting Director Piergiorgio Del Moro".
- ^ Magazine, W (12 January 2016). "Rianne van Rompaey: The Model Who Reads Baudelaire".