Richie Shazam facts for kids
Richie Shazam is an American artist. They are known as a model, photographer, and writer.
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Richie Shazam's Career
Modelling Work
Richie Shazam first walked the runway for the fashion brand Vivienne Westwood. They have also been a model at major events like New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week. Richie has modelled for many fashion brands, including Gypsy Sport, Andreas Kronthaler, MISBHV, Fleur du Mal, and Rachel Comey.
In March 2021, Richie Shazam joined IMG Models, a well-known modelling agency.
Photography Work
Richie Shazam is also a talented photographer. Their photos have been featured in Vogue magazine. They have also taken pictures for Interview magazine and the fashion designer Thom Browne.
In July 2020, Richie worked with a fashion company called Ganni. They sold two of their photographs to help raise money for good causes. The photos were called Black Trans Lives Matter, NYC 2020 and Self Portrait, NYC 2019. All the money raised went to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and For the Gworls, which are groups that help people. Richie has also sold portraits to support efforts to help people during the COVID pandemic in India and New York City.
Television Shows
Richie Shazam was a co-host on a TV show called Shine True. This show was on the Fuse TV channel. They hosted the show alongside Lucas Silveira.
About Richie Shazam
Richie Shazam grew up in Queens, New York. Their parents came from Guyana. Richie went to middle school and high school in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
They studied international relations at Trinity College. During their studies, Richie also spent time learning in South Africa and Argentina. After college, they worked in art galleries and museums.
Richie identifies as non-binary and presents in a feminine way.
