Alyona Subbotina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alyona Subbotina
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| Born | 13 February 1990 |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair color | blonde |
| Eye color | blue |
| Agency | RED model management |
Alyona Subbotina, born on February 13, 1990, is a well-known fashion model and businesswoman from Kazakhstan. She became famous around the world after she was chosen to open the Givenchy fashion show in Paris in 2011. This was a very important moment in her career. She has also worked with many famous designers like Giorgio Armani and Helmut Lang.
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Alyona's Early Life
Alyona Subbotina was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Her parents were from Russia. When she was younger, Alyona was a talented athlete. She was even part of the Kazakh Olympic Volleyball team!
Starting Her Career
Alyona began her journey into modeling when she was 16 years old. This happened while she was also studying. She was getting a degree in Hotel Management from the East Asia Institute of Management in Singapore.
Her Modeling Career
Alyona's modeling career truly started when she was 16. Two talent agents discovered her and invited her to join Kazakhstan Fashion Week (KFW). This led to more modeling jobs in Singapore. Her unique look and a new "albino" style makeover helped her get noticed and find more work.
Becoming Famous
In 2011, the famous fashion house Givenchy chose Alyona to be the exclusive model to open their show at Paris Fashion Week. This was a huge honor! People loved her performance, and she was asked to move to New York City to continue her career.
Walking the Runway
Alyona has walked in many fashion shows for top designers. These include Helmut Lang, Acne Studios, Fendi, Preen, Pringle of Scotland, Rick Owens, Daks, David Koma, Givenchy, Mara Hoffman, Roksanda Illincic, Thierry Mugler, Tibi, Vivienne Westwood, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Advertising Campaigns
Alyona has also been the face of several big brands. In 2012, she worked for MAC Cosmetics and Brunello Cucinelli. In 2013, she was featured by Thomas Wylde. She has also appeared in advertising campaigns for Armani.
Magazine Appearances
You might have seen Alyona in many popular magazines. She has been in Vogue Italia, Vogue Germany, Interview, iD Magazine, METAL, V, Marie Claire (France, UK), and Dazed. She has also been on the cover of Marie Claire (Malaysia, Ukraine), Harper’s Bazaar Kazakhstan, Elle Mexico, and Numéro Thailand.
See also
In Spanish: Alyona Subbotina para niños
