Georgina Grenville facts for kids
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Georgina Grenville
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| Born | 1 October 1975 Durban, Natal, South Africa
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| Children | 3 |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Hair color | Blond |
| Eye color | Blue / green |
| Agency | Next Model Management (New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles, Miami) FASHION MODEL MANAGEMENT (Milan) MIKAs (Stockholm) |
Georgina Grenville is a famous fashion model from South Africa. She was born in Durban, Natal, South Africa, on 1 October 1975. She became well-known in the fashion world for her work with many top brands.
Becoming a Model
Georgina Grenville started her journey into modeling at a young age. When she was just 14, she won the first round of a big competition. This was the South African 1990 Elite 'Look of the Year' contest.
After this win, she briefly worked as a model in Milan, Italy. Milan is one of the world's fashion capitals. Soon after, she moved to New York City, another major fashion hub. There, she signed with a well-known modeling agency called Next.
Working with Top Brands
Georgina became one of the first models to work closely with the designer Tom Ford for the brand Gucci. She was a key part of their famous fashion campaigns, especially for their autumn/winter collection in 1996/97.
She also worked for many other important fashion houses. These included Versace, Christian Dior, Valentino, and Armani Exchange. These are all big names in the fashion industry.
Magazine Covers
Georgina Grenville appeared on the covers of many popular fashion magazines. Getting on a magazine cover is a big deal for a model. Some of the magazines she graced include:
In 2004, she closed Tom Ford's last fashion show for Gucci. After this, Vogue magazine called her "the ultimate high-nineties Gucci model." This meant she was seen as the perfect model for Gucci during that time.
Personal Life
Georgina Grenville is a mother of three children. She lives with her husband.
