Mika Schneider | |
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![]() Schneider modeling Coperni in 2021 | |
Born | Paris, France | 30 August 2001
Modelling information | |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark Brown |
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Mika Schneider (born 30 August 2001) is a French model. She appeared on a cover of American Vogue in April 2020. [2] Models.com currently ranks her as one of the Top 50 models. [3]
Schneider was born in Paris, France, to a French father and Japanese mother. Schneider moved frequently between France and Japan as well as living in Moscow, Russia, and Chennai, India; she speaks French, Japanese, English, and additionally some Russian and German. [4] [5]
While living in India, Schneider's mother sent photos of her to Japanese modeling agency Bon Image, while Elite Model Management's French division scouted her through Instagram. [4]
Schneider debuted at Prada's S/S 2020 fashion show and modeled as the bride [a] in Tom Ford's Los Angeles fashion show. [5] In 2021, she had walked in over 30 shows, more shows than any model during Fashion Week, including Chanel, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Dior, Prada, Versace, Fendi, Tom Ford, and Louis Vuitton. [6] She appeared on two group covers of Vogue Japan , [b] who called her a "rising star". [7] [8] She also appeared on the cover of i-D with Italian model Maty Fall. [9] She appeared on the cover of the February 2022 issue of Vogue France. In advertisements, she has appeared in campaigns for Chanel, Moncler, [10] Zara, Loewe, [11] Givenchy, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Versace, and Hermès.
Schneider was the readers' choice for "Breakout Star of the Year" for the 2020 Model of the Year Awards on models.com. [5] In 2022, she was chosen as one of The Next Icons by Harper's Bazaar . [12]