Jessica Roimata Clarke (born 1993) is a New Zealand model. She began professionally modelling at the age of 15, and by 17 had appeared on the catwalks of Milan, Paris, New York and London. Fresh to New York she was the Calvin Klein exclusive at NY fashion week SS/10 and continued to walk with the likes of Marc by Marc, Giorgio Armani, Mulberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Emilio Pucci, Lanvin, Elie Saab, Sonia Rykiel and Dolce & Gabbana. She was shot by Mario Testino for D&G spring summer 2011 campaign. In 2011, she became the first New Zealander to model for Victoria's Secret, appearing in the brand's annual fashion show.[2][3][4]
Jessica Clarke | |
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| Born | Jessica Roimata Clarke 29 April 1993 |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair colour | Light Brown |
| Eye colour | Blue |
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Background
editClarke who is now based in New York is originally from Palmerston North. She was a student at Palmerston North Girls' High School and won Miss Teen Manawatu in 2009.[5] She also played netball for her high school's senior team and was a Māori representative player.[2][6]
References
edit- ^ "Jessica Clarke - Model".
- ^ a b From schoolgirl to covergirl Stuff.co.nz, 2 March 2009
- ^ NZ's real top model New Zealand Herald, 3 October 2010
- ^ Kiwi stars in Victoria's Secret show Stuff.co.nz, 10 November 2011
- ^ Kerr stars, Kiwi debuts for Victoria's Secret Stuff.co.nz, 11 November 2011
- ^ Locals to clash in Aussie Manawatu Standard, 30 April 2011
External links
edit- Jessica Clarke at Fashion Model Directory
- Jessica Clarke at Clyne Model Management
- Meet the New Girl an interview with Clarke at New York
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