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| Mariya Markina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mariya Markina (1988-01-22) 22 January 1988 (age 36) Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine SSR, Soviet Union (now Dnipro, Ukraine) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Green |
| Agency | Women Management
Supreme Management Wild Management |
Mariya Markina (Ukrainian: Марія Маркіна; born 22 January 1988) is a Ukrainian model. She walked the runways of many notable designers throughout the 2000s craze of doll-faced models like Vlada Roslyakova, Gemma Ward, and Jessica Stam. Markina has appeared on covers of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and L'Officiel.
Early life
Markina was born on 22 January 1988 in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine SSR, Soviet Union. Mariya was scouted at a young age, her words, "it was a lucky coincidence, it was a right place at the right time."
Career
Runway
Markina's runway credits include top fashion houses and designers like Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Carlos Miele, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Dsquared², Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Elie Saab, Erin Fetherston, Versace, Valentino, John Galliano, Jil Sander, Jill Stuart, Just Cavalli, Kenzo, Givenchy, Salvatore Ferragamo, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Mulberry, Viktor & Rolf, Zac Posen. Markina closed the Versace and Jil Sander fashion show during the Spring/Summer 2007 season. She briefly returned to the catwalk in 2013 for Fashion Week.
Ad campaigns
Markina has featured in advertising campaigns for Bergford Goodman and Jil Sander.
Personal life
Markina is studying to be an interior designer and is currently living in Ukraine.
References
- "Mariya Markina - Fashion Model - Profile on New York Magazine". 2018-11-13. Archived from the original on 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- Mariya Markina Models Talk S/S 08. Retrieved 2024-03-27 – via www.youtube.com.
- "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- Models.com profile