Hye-rim Park facts for kids
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Hye-rim Park
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Hye Rim Park in the Maxazria Spring 2009 fashion show
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| Born | January 17, 1985 |
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| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | The Model CoOp (New York) VIVA Model Management (Paris) |
Hye-rim Park (Korean: 박혜림; born January 17, 1985), also known as Hye Park, is a famous model from South Korea. She started her career on the runway in 2005.
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Hye Park's Modeling Journey
Hye Park got her big chance in early 2005. A famous photographer named Steven Meisel took her pictures for Italian Vogue magazine. After this, she walked in big fashion shows for designers like Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui in New York.
Her biggest moment came when she was chosen for the Prada and Miu Miu shows during Milan Fashion Week. This was a huge deal because she was the first non-white model since Naomi Campbell in 1997 to walk for Prada. She was also the very first Asian model ever to walk for Prada. Getting to model for Prada is one of the most important steps for a new model. After the Prada and Miu Miu shows, she was asked to walk in many more shows in Paris, including Balenciaga, Chloe, Lanvin, and Rochas.
Working with Top Designers and Photographers
Hye Park has walked the runway for many world-famous designers. These include Christian Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Max Azria, Alexander McQueen, and Burberry.
She has also worked with many well-known photographers. Some of these include Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz, and Patrick Demarchelier. These photographers are famous for taking pictures for top magazines and ad campaigns.
Hye Park is known for a small mole just below her nose and her unique face shape.
Magazine Appearances and Special Achievements
Hye Park has appeared in many fashion magazines around the world. These include different versions of Vogue (like American, French, Italian, and Korean editions), Allure, and Harper's Bazaar. She has also been the face of Korean brands like H&T and KeraSys. She can speak both English and Korean.
In 2011, during Paris Fashion Week, Hye Park made history again. She became the first Asian model to work for two French fashion brands, Balmain and Isabel Marant. These brands were known for usually hiring only white models.
About Hye Park's Life
Hye Park was born in Seoul, South Korea. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in the United States.
She was discovered in 2004 during an open casting call while she was studying at the University of Utah. When she started modeling in 2005, she quickly became very successful. Vogue magazine even named her one of the top 10 models. At the time, there were not many Asian models in high fashion around the world. Her success, along with other East Asian models like Du Juan, showed a new interest in Asian models in the fashion world.
In June 2008, Hye Park got married to her boyfriend. They had been together for three years.
