Kiki Willems

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Kiki Willems
Kiki Willems in Coperni SS21.jpg
Willems modeling Coperni in the Eiffel Tower in 2020
Born
Kiki Diede Hanneloek Willems

(1996-08-11) 11 August 1996 (age 25)
Maastricht, Netherlands
NationalityDutch
Modeling information
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Hair colorBlonde (naturally brown)
Eye colorBlue
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Kiki Diede Hanneloek Willems [2] (born 11 August 1996) is a Dutch fashion model. She made her debut opening Yves Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 15 show, [3] and its subsequent print campaign, photographed by Hedi Slimane.

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Career

Willems was born in Maastricht, Netherlands. [4] Growing up she wanted to be a theater actress, taking classes and acting in several productions. After graduating high school Willems auditioned for the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts, but was rejected. [5] While working in a supermarket in Maastricht she was scouted and signed with IMG Models. [6] Soon after she got a call for a Saint Laurent casting. [7]

After that, Willems walked for many labels such as Dior, Diesel, Gucci, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Moschino, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, and Marc Jacobs; and shot campaigns for MSGM, Prada, Simone Rocha, Proenza Schouler, among others. According to The Fashion Spot, for the Spring/Summer 2019 season, Willems tied with South Korean model Yoon Young Bae for having the most bookings. [8] For a period of her career she had fiery red hair as her signature trait. [9]

Among the magazine covers Willems was featured in, highlights include her September 2016 Vogue Italia cover, shot by Steven Meisel, [10] and her Fall/Winter 2019 AnOther Magazine cover alongside her boyfriend, German model Jonas Glöer, shot by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Olivier Rizzo. [11]

Willems is currently ranked as an "Industry Icon" by models.com. [12]

Personal life

Since October 2015, Willems is officially dating German model Jonas Glöer.

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References

  1. ↑ "Kiki Willems - Model". MODELS.com.
  2. ↑ Weinstock, Tish (2016-10-20). "model kiki willems on getting into photography and working at a grocery store". i-D. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  3. ↑ "Saint Laurent Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  4. ↑ Weinstock, Tish (2016-10-20). "model kiki willems on getting into photography and working at a grocery store". i-D. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  5. ↑ Wijk, Door Kaira van (2018-08-06). "Super Model Kiki Willems: 'Van dichtbij mocht ik de rebranding van Calvin Klein door Raf Simons meemaken'". Vogue (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  6. ↑ Weinstock, Tish (2016-10-20). "model kiki willems on getting into photography and working at a grocery store". i-D. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  7. ↑ Dazed (2019-12-17). "Eight models reflect on a decade of fashion". Dazed. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  8. ↑ Hargrove, Channing. "Diversity At New York Fashion Week Reached An All-Time High". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  9. ↑ "Comment les cheveux roux ont pris d'assaut les catwalks ?". Vogue Paris. Les Publications Condé Nast. 12 March 2018.
  10. ↑ "Vogue Italia settembre 2016: Fashion of the times". Vogue Italia (in Italian). September 2016. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  11. ↑ "Jonas Glöer and Kiki Willems cover AnOther Magazine Fall/Winter 2019 by Willy Vanderperre - fashionotography". 2020-01-18. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  12. ↑ "Kiki Willems". models.com. Retrieved 2021-09-18.


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