Iris Strubegger facts for kids
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Iris Strubegger
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| Born | 21 July 1984 |
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| Height | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Agency | Women Management (New York, Milan), Supreme Management (Paris), Models 1 (London), Uno Models (Barcelona), Dominique Models (Brussels), Place Models (Hamburg) |
Iris Strubegger is a famous model from Austria. She was born on July 21, 1984. She has worked with many top fashion designers and appeared in major magazines around the world.
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Early Life
Iris Strubegger was born in a town called Schwarzach im Pongau, in Salzburg, Austria. This happened on July 21, 1984. She has beautiful blue eyes.
When Iris was 17 years old, in 2001, she went to New York City. She joined a student exchange program there for three months. This was a big adventure for her!
Becoming a Model
While walking around in New York City, Iris was noticed by a modeling agent. This is how her exciting career began!
Iris is quite tall, standing at 5 feet 11 inches (about 1.8 meters). She signed with a modeling agency called Elite Model Management. Her very first experience as a model was walking on a runway. This means she walked down a long stage to show off clothes. Her first show was for the famous designer Calvin Klein in 2003.
First Campaigns and a Break
In January 2003, Iris got her first big modeling job. She became the face of Armani Collezioni, a brand by Giorgio Armani. She also appeared in fashion magazines like i-D and The Face.
However, later that same year, Iris decided to take a break from modeling. She wanted to study "Digital Television" at a school in Salzburg.
Returning to Fashion
In 2007, Iris Strubegger decided to return to the world of modeling. She signed with new agencies like Women Management in New York and Milan, and Supreme in Paris.
A casting director named Russell March, who worked for big brands like Prada, helped her get back into modeling. She appeared in Pop magazine. She also started walking in runway shows again, opening shows for Valentino and Dries van Noten. In 2008, a famous photographer named Steven Meisel noticed Iris and wanted to work with her.
Runway Success
Iris Strubegger has walked in many fashion shows. For the Spring/Summer 2010 season, she walked in 71 shows! For the Autumn/Winter 2009 season, she walked in 76 shows.
She has modeled for many of the biggest names in fashion, including:
- Louis Vuitton
- Fendi
- Lanvin
- Versace
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Alexander McQueen
- Christian Dior SE
- Sonia Rykiel
Magazine Covers and Campaigns
Iris has been the face of many well-known brands, such as Balenciaga, Pepe Jeans, Pollini, and D&G. In May 2009, she became one of the faces of Givenchy, working alongside other famous models like Mariacarla Boscono and Adriana Lima. She has also modeled for Valentino.
Iris has been featured on the cover of many international Vogue magazines, including:
- Vogue Germany
- Vogue España
- Vogue Italia
- Vogue Paris
- Vogue Japan
Vogue Paris magazine even named her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s!
In 2011, Iris Strubegger was featured in the famous Pirelli Calendar. This calendar is known for its beautiful photography, and this edition was photographed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Award
- 2010 Vienna Fashion Award, in the category Best Model
See also
In Spanish: Iris Strubegger para niños
