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Élise Crombez
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Born (1982-07-24) 24 July 1982 (age 43)
Modeling information
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Hazel
Agency
  • DNA Model Management (New York)
  • Elite Model Management (Paris)
  • Why Not Model Management (Milan)
  • TESS Management (London)
  • Uno Models (Barcelona)
  • Seeds Management GmbH (Berlin)
  • Dominique Models (Brussels)
  • Stockholmsgruppen (Stockholm)
  • Donna Models (Tokyo)

Élise Crombez is a famous model from Belgium. She was born on July 24, 1982, in a town called Mouscron. She is known for her work with many big fashion brands around the world.

Becoming a Model

Élise grew up and went to school in Koksijde, Belgium. She started her modeling journey in 1999. She decided to join a fashion contest called Miss Mannequin with one of her friends. This contest took place in Roeselare, another Belgian town. That's where she was first discovered!

Working with Top Brands

After being discovered, Élise worked with a famous photographer named Steven Meisel a lot. She became the face of many well-known brands. These included Prada, H&M, Versace, and Armani. She also worked for Nina Ricci, Lacoste, GAP, Jil Sander, and Ralph Lauren.

Magazine Covers and Editorials

Élise Crombez appeared on the covers of many important fashion magazines. She was on the cover of W magazine. She also appeared on different international versions of Vogue, like the British, Italian, and German editions. She was on the cover of French Elle twice. Élise also appeared in fashion stories inside magazines like Harper's Bazaar and Allure.

Walking the Runway

Élise has walked in many fashion shows for top designers. She modeled for Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, and Karl Lagerfeld. Other famous brands she walked for include Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Versace. She also took part in the exciting Victoria's Secret fashion shows in 2006 and 2007.

Memorable Moments

During a fashion show for Proenza Schouler in 2007, Élise had a little accident. Her very tall heels made her trip forward. She quickly took off her shoes and finished walking the runway barefoot! This moment was even listed as one of the "Top Five Runway Falls" by New York Magazine.

Where She Is Now

Élise Crombez is currently signed with DNA Models in New York. She lives in New York City.

External links

  • Élise Crombez at Fashion Model DirectoryLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
  • Style.com Gallery
  • ELLE TV Interview

See also

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