Irina Lăzăreanu facts for kids
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Irina Lăzăreanu
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Lăzăreanu in 2006
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| Born | 8 June 1982 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Irina Lăzăreanu (born June 8, 1982) is a Canadian model and folk singer. She has worked as an ambassador for the famous fashion brand Chanel. She was also a source of inspiration, called a "muse," for designers Karl Lagerfeld and Nicolas Ghesquière. As a musician, she is known for her connection with Pete Doherty. Her first album, Some Place Along the Way, was produced by Sean Lennon.
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Early Life and Moving to Canada
Irina Lăzăreanu was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. When she was five years old, her family moved to Canada. They settled in a town called Saint-Hubert, Quebec, near Montreal.
At age 13, Irina moved to London to study ballet. However, she had to stop because of a knee injury. When she was 15, she met musician Pete Doherty. They dated briefly.
Irina Lăzăreanu's Modeling Career
When Irina was 17, she went to an open casting call. She signed with a modeling agency in Montreal. She hoped modeling would help her pay for rent. After that, she worked in fashion shows in London and Paris. She also appeared in shows in Barcelona, Australia, and Madrid.
Working with Famous Magazines
In 2005, Kate Moss, a well-known model, chose Irina to appear in Vogue: Paris. Kate Moss was a guest editor for that issue. Right after this, Irina was on the cover of Vogue Italia in January 2006. The famous photographer Steven Meisel took her picture.
In March 2007, Kate Moss again chose Irina. This time, Irina modeled for Kate Moss's new clothing line for Topshop.
Campaigns for Top Brands
Irina has worked on advertising campaigns for many famous designers and brands. These include Chanel, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Lanvin, Versace, The Kooples, and Gap. She works with top modeling agencies around the world.
She has also appeared on the covers of many magazines. Some of these are W, Harpers Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, and Nylon.
Fashion Design and Styling Work
Besides modeling, Irina Lăzăreanu is also a designer. In 2010, she launched a successful fashion line in Japan. In 2015, she created a special collection for the Simons department store in Canada. Both of her clothing lines sold out very quickly.
Since 2018, Irina has focused on styling fashion campaigns. She has also been a guest Art Director for several publications. Today, she spends her time on styling and helping others. She is a co-creator of a charity called No More Plastic. This group works to reduce the harmful effects of plastic pollution on our planet.
Irina Lăzăreanu's Personal Style
Irina Lăzăreanu is known for her unique and vintage-inspired style. Many people believe this special look helped her modeling career grow. When asked about her style, Irina said she is influenced by the 1960s and 1970s London era. This influence shows in her clothes, music, movies, and books.
Experts in fashion often describe Irina as having a very distinct look. Emmanuelle Alt from Vogue Paris said that Irina always keeps her unique style, even on the runway. Because of her striking features and rock-and-roll look, Irina became a "muse" for designers Nicolas Ghesquière and Karl Lagerfeld. She worked with Karl Lagerfeld on the Chanel Cruise campaign.
Irina Lăzăreanu's Music Career
Irina Lăzăreanu met musician Pete Doherty at a party. At the time, he was a member of the band the Libertines. Irina and Pete connected over their shared interest in artists like Oscar Wilde and Nina Simone.
Irina became involved with Pete Doherty's band Babyshambles. She toured with them in 2004. She also helped write the song "La Belle et la Bête." This song featured Kate Moss and was on the Babyshambles' album Down in Albion.
Recording an Album
Irina recorded a folk album called Some Place Along the Way. Musician Sean Lennon produced the album and worked with her on it. It was planned for release in 2006 but came out in 2010. Irina has said that her music is not "commercial." She just wants to learn from others and do her best. She looks up to artists like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, and Joan Baez for musical inspiration.
In February 2007, Irina announced she would work with Sean Lennon and Pete Doherty. They planned to cover Bob Dylan's song "Girl from the North Country."
In December 2007, Irina performed four songs from her album at a special Chanel event in London. Her songs were used as the soundtrack for the fashion show. Sean Lennon played guitar with her.
Live Performances and Festivals
In June 2010, Irina Lăzăreanu organized a benefit concert in New York City. She was set to perform with Pete Doherty, Sean Lennon, Charlotte Kemp Muhl, and Adam Green. However, Pete Doherty could not enter the United States. The band played without him.
In 2014, Irina performed again with Mark Ronson and Josephine de la Baume at Paris Fashion Week. Since then, she has performed as a musical guest or a DJ at Fashion Week parties and launches. She has also played at several music festivals. These include Coachella, South by Southwest, and the Cannes Film Festival.
Author and Book
In 2022, Irina Lăzăreanu's book, Runway Bird, was published. It was released by Flammarion.
Personal Life
Irina Lăzăreanu briefly dated musician Pete Doherty.
