Mica Argañaraz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mica Argañaraz
Argañaraz in 2019
Born	Micaela Argañaraz (1992-05-16) 16 May 1992 (age 33) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Occupation	Model
Years active	2012–present
Modeling information
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Brown
Agency	Tomorrow Is Another Day Management (New York) VIVA Model Management (Paris, London, Barcelona) Why Not Model Management (Milan) LO Management (Buenos Aires)

Micaela "Mica" Argañaraz (born on May 16, 1992) is a famous Argentine model and artist. She is well-known for being a favorite model for big fashion brands like Chanel and Versace. People often call her an "it girl" and a "fashion force." This means she is very influential in the fashion world. Models.com, a top website for models, lists her as an "Industry Icon."

Early Life and How She Started Modeling

Micaela Argañaraz was born in 1992 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her mother, Gloria Ebbeke, is a photographer. Her father works in farming. Mica has three siblings: a brother named Rafael, who makes films, and two sisters, Milagros and Ximena. Milagros is a yoga instructor, and Ximena is also a model.

Growing Up in the Countryside

When Mica was two years old, her family moved to the countryside. They lived near a town called Olavarría, in the Laprida area. Mica and her siblings went to a small school in the country. In the afternoons, Mica took art classes. When she was 14, she moved to Olavarría. This was because there was no high school in the rural area where they lived.

First Steps into Fashion

Mica was first noticed by a modeling scout on the street. But she was still in school, so she decided not to become a model yet. Later, while she was at university, Mica sent some photos to a modeling agency in Buenos Aires called LO. They liked her photos and asked her to meet them.

Mica began her modeling career in 2012. She walked in a fashion show for Christopher Kane. She also appeared in magazines like Glamour (in Spain) and Elle (in Italy).

Mica's Rise in the Fashion World

In 2014, Mica Argañaraz was featured in a big campaign for Prada. This was for their Fall/Winter women's clothing collection. The next year, 2015, was very busy for her. She opened the Versace Fall/Winter show. She walked in 61 fashion shows that season, which is a lot!

Becoming a Top Model

For the Spring/Summer 2016 season, Mica walked in 55 shows. She even opened and closed five of these shows, including one for Chanel. In the same season, she was in a Tom Ford advertising campaign. She appeared alongside famous people like Lady Gaga and other models.

In 2016, Mica had a special role in the Chanel Haute Couture show. She was chosen to be the "Chanel Bride." This is a very important part of the show.

Big Campaigns and Magazine Covers

By 2017, Mica was in the Versace Fall/Winter campaign again. She was with other top models like Gigi Hadid and Vittoria Ceretti. In 2018, she also starred in a campaign for Fendi. In April of that year, she was on the very first cover of L'Officiel magazine in her home country, Argentina.

In 2020, she opened her second Versace show. This was for their Spring/Summer 2021 collection.

Mica has been on the cover of many famous magazines around the world. These include British Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Brasil, Vogue Japan, Vogue China, Vogue Paris, Vogue Germany, Vogue Russia, and Vogue Ukraine.

Working with Top Brands

Mica has modeled in advertising campaigns for many well-known brands. These include Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Yves Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Mango, Alexander McQueen, H&M, and Givenchy.

She has also walked the runway for many top designers. Some of these are Lacoste, Valentino, Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, Hugo Boss, Dior, and many more. People have often said she looks like the famous supermodel Gia Carangi. Mica herself sees Gia as a beauty icon.

Mica's Personal Life

Mica Argañaraz is not just a model. She is also a painter and plays the guitar. She enjoys practicing meditation. Mica lives in Paris, France. She was in a relationship with photographer Jamie Hawkesworth from 2014 to 2017. Since 2023, she has been in a relationship with director and photographer Francisco Canton.

Films She Has Appeared In

Mica Argañaraz has also appeared in a few films.