Chanel Iman Robinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia on the 30th of November 1989; she grew up in Culver City, California. Her career started in 2006 when she won 3rd place at the Ford Models ‘Supermodel of the Year” contest and almost instantly, the American beauty debuted on the runways for the likes of Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and Anna Sui.
Her stunning looks are often attributed to her mother, who is half Korean and half African American. In 2007, Chanel appeared with her mother on the
Tyra Banks' show discussing the challenges African-American models are facing, today Tyra is a permanent fixture in Chanel's life, becoming her mentor & guide in this fickle fashion world.
Ever since bursting onto the scene, Chanel has already walked for some of the biggest brands in the business including
Dolce & Gabbana,
Dsquared2,
Marc Jacobs,
Louis Vuitton,
Burberry and
Stella McCartney as well as appearing in several fashion magazine editorials and covers. She has also starred in campaigns for popular brands
GAP,
Bottega Veneta and
United Colors of Benetton. Chanel is known to wink at random people as she is walking back on the runway – this has helped to give her a cheeky reputation!
She lives in New York and is currently the muse for designer
Phillip Lim.
She is good friends with Tania D.,
Agyness Deyn,
Karlie Kloss and
Flavia de Oliveira.
Chanel ranked at number 8 on the
Spring/Summer '09 season FTV's First Face countdown. This season (Spring/Summer 2010) Chanel is ranked at number 9 opening for
Dsquared2,
Rosa Cha &
House of Holland, walking in 43 shows this season. Chanel was also chosen to be one of the newest
Victoria's Secret Angels.
This stunning beauty is constantly in demand and we expect her to be a permanent star on the fashion scene, with a name like 'Chanel' can you expect anything different?
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