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Mariacarla Boscono
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Boscono in 2009
Born
Mariacarla Boscono

(1980-09-20) 20 September 1980 (age 44)
Rome, Italy
Spouse(s)
Claudio Stecchi
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(m. 2024)​
Modeling information
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair color Black
Eye color Brown
Agency Women Management (worldwide)

Mariacarla Boscono (born 20 September 1980) is a famous Italian fashion model and actress. She became well-known in the early 2000s. Mariacarla has walked on the runways of major fashion events around the world. These include Milan Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week. She has also attended big events like the Met Gala and the Venice Film Festival.

In 2005, Mariacarla set a world record. Over just two weeks, she walked in more than seventy fashion shows. These shows took place in three different cities: Milan, New York City, and Paris. Vogue Paris magazine even named her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s. In 2005, she earned a lot of money, which put her on Forbes' list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels. Models.com, a website about models, has also listed her as an "Icon" in the fashion world.

Mariacarla has worked with many of the biggest fashion brands. She was a favorite of famous designers like the late Karl Lagerfeld and Riccardo Tisci. She has also been photographed by top artists like Steven Meisel and Peter Lindbergh. Mariacarla has worked alongside other well-known models such as Natalia Vodianova and Naomi Campbell.

Mariacarla's Modeling Journey

Mariacarla Boscono was discovered when she was 15 years old. A model agent named Piero Piazzi found her and signed her to an agency in Milan. At 17, she moved to New York City to continue her modeling career.

Early Career and Big Breaks

Her first fashion shows were in 1997 for designers like Laura Biagiotti and Alberta Ferretti. She continued to work for Italian and international designers in the late 1990s. Soon, Karl Lagerfeld, a very famous designer, noticed Mariacarla. She quickly became one of his favorite models.

It didn't take long for Mariacarla to become famous worldwide. She appeared on the cover of Vogue many times. She also walked in many high-fashion shows in the early 2000s. These included shows for Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Michael Kors.

Setting Records and New Looks

During the 2005 fashion season, Mariacarla walked in over seventy fashion shows. These shows were in New York City, Milan, and Paris. This was a huge achievement! In 2005, she also became the face of H&M, a popular clothing store.

In 2006, she changed her look. She cut her long dark hair and dyed it short and platinum blonde. This new hairstyle reminded many people of the actress Jean Seberg.

Return to the Runway

After a short break, Mariacarla returned to the runways in 2008. She walked for Dior in Paris. She also became the main model for ad campaigns for brands like Emilio Pucci, Hermès, and Moschino. She continued to walk for top brands like Gucci, Fendi, and Versace.

In November 2008, she signed a deal for Moschino's new perfume, "Glamour." She also became the new face for the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign. In 2009, she posed in Africa for the famous Pirelli Calendar. She also became the face of campaigns for Givenchy and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Later Work and Famous Brands

In 2011, Mariacarla was photographed by Steven Meisel for Prada's spring collection. She also became the model for Givenchy's "Dahlia Noir" perfume. In 2012, she worked for Missoni. In 2013, she walked for Armani, Alberta Ferretti, and Dior.

From 2014 to 2015, she was the new model for Salvatore Ferragamo. She also returned to the runway for Alberta Ferretti. In 2016, she worked for Chanel, Stella McCartney, and La Perla. In 2017, she became the face of campaigns for Bottega Veneta and Vera Wang.

In 2018, she appeared in collections for Ermanno Scervino and Marc Jacobs. In 2019, she walked for Valentino at Paris Fashion Week. She also did a campaign for Burberry in Korea. In 2020, she became the new face for Zara's summer collection. She also walked for brands like Tod's, Versace, and Tom Ford.

Mariacarla's Acting Work

Mariacarla Boscono has also acted in plays.

Stage Debut

On 18 May 2006, she made her first appearance on stage. She played the role of Solange in the play The Maids by Jean Genet. This play was performed at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York.

Other Plays

In 2010, she played Florizer in a play called Shakespeare's Women in Rome. In 2011, she acted in two more plays: The Winter's Tale and Cymbeline. Both of these plays were by Imogen Kusch.

Mariacarla's Personal Life

In August 2012, Mariacarla announced that she had a daughter. She is a single mother.

Modeling Agencies

  • Women New York
  • Women Milan (Mother Agency)
  • Women Paris

Brands and Magazine Covers

Clothing Brands Mariacarla Has Worked With

Magazines Mariacarla Has Appeared In

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