Mariacarla Boscono facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mariacarla Boscono
Boscono in 2009
Born	Mariacarla Boscono (1980-09-20) 20 September 1980 (age 44) Rome, Italy
Spouse(s)	Claudio Stecchi ​ (m. 2024)​
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Brown
Agency	Women Management (worldwide)

Mariacarla Boscono is a famous Italian fashion model and actress. She was born on September 20, 1980, in Rome, Italy. Mariacarla became very well-known in the early 2000s. She 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 also attended the Met Gala and the Venice Film Festival.

In 2005, Mariacarla set a world record. She walked in more than seventy fashion shows in just two weeks. These shows took place in three different cities: Milan, New York City, and Paris. Vogue Paris magazine named her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s. In 2005, she earned a lot of money, placing her on Forbes' list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels. Models.com also lists her as an "Icon" in the fashion world. This means she is considered one of the top twenty supermodels.

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

Becoming a Top Model

Mariacarla Boscono started her modeling journey in 1995. She was 15 years old at the time. She entered a beauty pageant called "Look of the Year" in Italy. Soon after, a model agent named Piero Piazzi discovered her. He helped her sign with an agency in Milan.

When she was 17, Mariacarla moved to New York City. There, she signed with DNA Model Management. Her first fashion shows were in 1997 for designers like Laura Biagiotti and Alberta Ferretti. She quickly became known for her unique look.

Rising to International Fame

Mariacarla's career grew quickly in the late 1990s. She walked for many Italian and international designers. These included Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood. Karl Lagerfeld, a very famous designer, noticed her. She became one of his favorite models.

It did not take long for Mariacarla to become an internationally recognized model. She appeared on the cover of Vogue many times. She also walked in high fashion shows for brands like Armani and Dolce & Gabbana.

Major Achievements

In 2005, Mariacarla had a very busy fashion season. She walked in over seventy fashion shows across New York City, Milan, and Paris. This was a huge achievement. In the same year, she became the main model for H&M.

In 2008, Mariacarla returned to the runways after a short break. She walked for Dior in Paris. She also became the face of advertising campaigns for brands like Emilio Pucci and Hermès. She continued to walk for top brands such as Gucci and Versace. In 2009, she was featured in the famous Pirelli Calendar. She also became the face of campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana and Givenchy.

Recent Work

Mariacarla continued to be a top model in the 2010s. In 2011, she was photographed by Steven Meisel for Prada. She also became the face of Givenchy's "Dahlia Noir" perfume. She was invited to the Met Gala with designer Riccardo Tisci.

From 2014 to 2015, she was the new model for Salvatore Ferragamo. In 2016, she worked for Chanel and Stella McCartney. In 2017, she became the face of Bottega Veneta and Vera Wang. In 2018, she appeared in collections for 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 Tod's, Versace, and Tom Ford.

Acting Career

Mariacarla Boscono has also explored acting. On May 18, 2006, she made her first appearance in a play. She acted in The Maids by Jean Genet in New York. Later, in 2010 and 2011, she performed in plays by Imogen Kusch. These included Shakespeare's Women, The Winter's Tale, and Cymbeline.

Personal Life

In August 2012, Mariacarla became a mother. She announced the birth of her daughter. She is a single mother.

Fashion Brands Mariacarla Has Worked With

Mariacarla Boscono has worked with many of the world's most famous fashion brands. Here are some of them:

• Alberta Ferretti
• Armani
• Bottega Veneta
• Burberry
• Chanel
• Dior
• Dolce & Gabbana
• Givenchy
• Gucci
• H&M
• Hermès
• Jean-Paul Gaultier
• Marc Jacobs
• Missoni
• Moschino
• Prada
• Roberto Cavalli
• Salvatore Ferragamo
• Stella McCartney
• Tod's
• Tom Ford
• Valentino
• Versace
• Yves Saint Laurent
• Zara

Magazine Covers

Mariacarla has appeared on the covers of many top fashion magazines around the world. Some of these include:

• Bazaar (US and UK)
• Cosmopolitan
• Elle (Italy and US)
• Glamour
• Numéro
• Vanity Fair
• Vogue (Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Paris, Russia, Turkey, US)
• W Magazine

See also

In Spanish: Mariacarla Boscono para niños