Agyness Deyn Biography
Summary
"Agyness Deyn" (born "Laura Hollins" on 16 February, 1983) is an English model. Deyn is hailed as 'the fashion industry's next great supermodel' and an 'ambassador of British youth culture.'
Deyn is from Failsworth in Greater Manchester. The daughter of a nurse, Lorraine, and second of three children she attended All Saints RC High School , as well as Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School and Sixth Form in Waterfoot, Rossendale. Deyn has a younger sister, Emily and an older brother Greg.
Deyn's name was apparently coined after she consulted her mother's friend, a numerology expert who advised her of the most 'fortuitous' way to spell the name 'Agnes'. It was reported that her mother Lorraine and sister Emily have both changed their surname to Deyn, while Lorraine has changed the I in her first name to Y.
Deyn's working life started serving part-time aged 13, at a fish and chip shop in Ramsbottom. Even at an early age she had an eye for style and by 17 she had already had her head shaved. 'I've had short hair since I was 13, and when I was 17, I had a skinhead.? In 1999, she won the Rossendale Free Press 'Face of '99' competition, aged just 16. She then moved to London, working in a fast-food restaurant during the day and a bar at night but admits: 'It didn't quite work.? During this time she says she was also at college in Hull, studying drama and music. She was signed up by Models 1 when she visited the agency.
Modeling career
In May 2007 she was featured on the cover of "Vogue" from USA, alongside Doutzen Kroes, Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pivovarova, Jessica Stam, Coco Rocha, Hilary Rhoda, Chanel Iman, and Lily Donaldson as the new crop of supermodels.
She has also been featured on the covers of: UK "Vogue", the "Observer Woman" supplement, "The Sunday Times Style", "Pop", "Grazia", "Time Style & Life", "Vogue Italia", and numerous other international publications.
As for professional endorsements Deyn has appeared in advertisements for Anna Sui, Blugirl by Blumarine,Burberry, Cacharel, Gianfranco Ferrč, Moussy,Maison Gilfy,Shiseido, Giorgio Armani, Mulberry, Paul Smith,Reebok, and Vivienne Westwood. While garnering such prestigious contracts she is currently the face of the new fragrance "The Beat" by Burberry, "Gold by Giles Deacon" at New Look replacing Drew Barrymore, Jean Paul Gautier's fragrance "Ma Dame", "Shiseido" (replacing Angelina Jolie), and childhood friend Henry Holland's label "House of Holland".
In May 2008 Deyn was guest editor of "i-D" magazine. The issue was devoted to her and includes articles written by and about Deyn, as well interviews she conducted with fashion insiders such as Vivienne Westwood.
Musical career
Deyn provides vocals for the single "Who" by Five O'Clock Heroes as well as featuring in the video. The single was poorly received by "NME", who gave it only a 2/10.
Until recently she was a member of the now defunct group Lucky Knitwear. It has been rumoured that she has formed another band, 'Gene Jacket', with friends Jackson Pollis and Alanna Masterson, but this is yet to be substantiated.
Personal life
Deyn was involved with Josh Hubbard of The Paddingtons for four years., and has recently announced engagement to Albert Hammond, Jr. of The Strokes.
She has recently relocated from Primrose Hill, London to New York City.
Agencies
Models 1 - "London" ;
De Boekers - "Amsterdam" ;
Viva Models - "Paris" ;
Marilyn Agency - "Paris" ;
Why Not Model Agency - "Milan" ;
DNA Model Management - "New York" ;
Lora's Modeling Agency
Credit
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article about Agyness Deyn.
