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Robyn Lawley
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Robyn Lawley at the Guess Accessory Launch in Sydney, Australia
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| Born | 13 June 1989 Girraween, New South Wales, Australia
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| Occupation | Fashion model |
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| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue-green |
| Agency | Ford Models (New York) New Madison (Paris) Why Not Model Management (Milan) Bella models Australia Milk Management (London) Francina Models (Barcelona) MIKAs (Stockholm) |
Robyn Lawley, born on June 13, 1989, is an Australian model, writer, photographer, and director. She has appeared in famous magazines like Sports Illustrated and Elle. Robyn is known for speaking up about including all body sizes in the fashion world. She even helped encourage Victoria's Secret to make changes to their big fashion show.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Robyn Lawley was born in Girraween, New South Wales, Australia. Her parents are Chris and Janne Lawley, and she has two older sisters, Shona and Jennifer. Robyn went to Macarthur Girls High School.
When she was 15, Robyn had a chance to sign with a regular modeling agency. She decided to wait a year before starting her modeling journey. At 18, she joined Bella model management, an agency that focuses on "plus-size" models. This was a better fit for her.
Robyn's Career Journey
Modeling Milestones
Robyn Lawley's first magazine photo shoot was for Dolly in 2006. Early in her career, she modeled for a plus-size clothing line called EziBuy. She has been on the cover of many well-known magazines. These include French Elle, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan.
In June 2011, Robyn was on the cover of Vogue Italia. She appeared with other plus-size models, Tara Lynn and Candice Huffine. In March 2012, she made history by being the first Australian plus-size model on the cover of an Australian fashion magazine, Madison. She also appeared in an editorial for Australian Vogue.
Robyn has walked the runway for famous designers. She modeled for Peter Morrissey at Australian Fashion Week. She also walked for Elena Miro at Milan Fashion Week. She even had a special show for OneStopPlus that was shown on a big screen in New York's Times Square.
Campaigns and Brands
Robyn has been part of many advertising campaigns. She modeled for plus-size brands like Evans and Lane Bryant. She also worked with H&M and Mango for their inclusive clothing lines. Robyn was the first plus-size model to be featured in Ralph Lauren's in-store ads.
She also appeared in campaigns for swimwear and lingerie brands. These included Calezdonia and Boux Avenue. Her first beauty campaign was for Barneys New York in 2013.
Art and Sports Illustrated
In 2013, Robyn was part of a fine art exhibition called Size Does Matter. She was photographed with different animals for this unique show.
In 2015, Robyn Lawley became a "Rookie" for Sports Illustrated. This made her the first "plus-size" model to be in the magazine's annual Swimsuit Issue. The magazine wanted to feature her as a model, not just a "plus-size" model. She appeared in the issue in 2015, 2016, 2017, and filmed a series for them in 2018.
In 2016, Robyn became a beauty ambassador for Westfields. She starred in their "Join the front line" campaigns across Australia.
Podcasting and Storytelling
During 2020-2021, Robyn Lawley created a podcast series called "Everybody" with Robyn Lawley. She interviewed guests like Turia Pitt and Jameela Jamil. She also spoke with everyday people who overcome challenges, looking closely at the #BodyPositive movement.
Other Creative Work
Fashion Design
Robyn Lawley designed her own swimwear line. She worked with Bond-Eye Swimwear to create it. The swimwear launched in August 2013 and came in a wide range of sizes.
Photography and Directing
Robyn has also shown her talent behind the camera. She photographed Tara Lynn for Galore Magazine. Her photos of Leah Kelley in her swimwear line became very popular online. Robyn also filmed and directed the documentary "In Her Own Words" for Sports Illustrated. She also directed a commercial for Prima Donna Lingerie.
Cooking and Food
Robyn had a successful food blog called "Robyn Lawley Eats." This led to her getting a contract to publish a cookbook. The book included her own recipes, family recipes, and tips for eating at restaurants worldwide. Her recipes have even been shown on Australian television.
More recently, Robyn has become vegan. She has spoken publicly about wanting to create a new, plant-based cookbook.
Advocacy and Writing
Animal Rights and Cruelty-Free Beauty
Since becoming vegan, Robyn Lawley has become an ambassador for PETA Australia. In 2022, she voiced a PETA cartoon, playing 'Sidney the crocodile'. This cartoon showed the abuse animals face in the fashion industry.
In 2023, Robyn became an ambassador for Inika Organic. This brand creates beauty and makeup products that are cruelty-free and vegan.
Writing for Change
Robyn Lawley has written articles about body image for The Daily Beast. In 2012, she wrote about how the media reacted to Lady Gaga's weight. In 2013, she wrote about the "thigh gap" trend, encouraging healthy body images.
In 2018, Robyn started an online petition against the lingerie brand Victoria's Secret. The petition asked them to include more diverse body shapes and sizes in their fashion shows. Over 10,000 people signed it. Victoria's Secret later changed their approach and now includes more size diversity in their new VScollective.
Robyn also writes a monthly column for the 9honey website.
Awards and Recognition
Robyn Lawley has received several awards for her work. In 2011, she won the Australian Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Female, Rising Star Award. She was also named one of Sydney Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People of 2011. In June 2013, Robyn was awarded Model of the Year at Full Figured Fashion Week.
Images for kids
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Robyn Lawley at the Guess Accessory Launch in Sydney, Australia
See also
In Spanish: Robyn Lawley para niños
