Valery Kaufman (Russian: Валерия Кауфман; born 30 May 1994) is a Russian model[2][3] best known for walking in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2015[4][3] and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016.[5][6]
Valery Kaufman | |
|---|---|
 Kaufman in 2015 | |
| Born | 30 May 1994 |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse |
Dimitri Varsano (m. 2024) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)[1] |
| Hair color | Dark Blonde[1] |
| Eye color | Green[1] |
| Agency | Elite Model Management (Barcelona, Paris, London, Copenhagen)[1] Why Not Model Management[1] |
Career
editShe was born in 1994 in Moscow. From an early age, she was engaged in dancing.[7] Later, she toured the world extensively.[8]
In the early 2010s, she sent her photos to several model agencies in New York, and soon received an invitation to a casting call for a fashion show by Tom Ford, which she successfully passed.[9] Her career as a model developed quickly. Following her appearance on the cover of the Russian edition of Vogue in March 2015, she received invitations to fashion shows by Chanel, Dior and Valentino.[9]
At various times she has participated in the shows of Alberta Ferretti,[10] Alexander Wang,[11] Alexandre Vauthier,[12] Balmain, Blumarine, Chanel,[13] Christian Dior,[14] Diane von Furstenberg,[15] Dolce & Gabbana,[16] Elie Saab, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta, Prada,[17] Tom Ford, Valentino, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent[18] and others.
Valeria is one of French photographer Patrick Demarchelier's favorite models.[19] In 2015 and 2016, she was invited to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.[1]
In 2015, she was named one of the "World's Top 50 Models" by Models.com,[20][21] and was recognized as the best Russian model by Glamour magazine.[22][23][24]
Personal life
editFrom 2015 to 2022, she was in a relationship with American musician and actor Jared Leto.[25]
On May 11, 2024, Kaufman married Dimitri Varsano, son of Miss Polonia in 1985, Katarzyna Zawidzka and businessman Sergo Varsano, at Mairie Du 16ème in Paris and in Lake Como in Italy.[26][27]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Valery Kaufman at Fashion Model Directory
- ^ "Валери Кауфман — посланница Vogue Fashion's Night Out 2017". Vogue Russia (in Russian). 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ a b "All About Valery Kaufman, The Model Jared Leto Has Been Quietly Dating for Years". ELLE. 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Every Single Model Walking in the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show". Teen Vogue. 2016-11-02. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ Willett-Wei, Megan. "All the looks from tonight's Victoria's Secret 2016 Fashion Show". Insider. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ ТУБОЛЬЦЕВА, Наталья (2015-11-11). "Русские модели стали звездами шоу Victoria's secret-2015". kp.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "10 фактов о девушке Джареда Лето - русской модели Валери Кауфман". HELLO! Russia (in Russian). 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Интересные факты о новой девушке Джареда Лето". PEOPLETALK (in Russian). 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ a b "Insider on the relationship between Jared Leto and Russian model Valery Kaufman". Frivolette magazine. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Valery Kaufman for Alberta Ferretti S/S 2015 Campaign. :: WhyNot Blog". www.whynotmodels.com. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Alexander Wang Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Valery Kaufman in Haute Couture FW/18 | Uno models Barcelona & Madrid". www.unomodels.com. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ Wonderland Staff (2019-06-17). "Valery Kaufman Covers Our Summer 19 Issue | Wonderland Magazine". Wonderland. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Christian Dior Resort 2016 Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2015 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Valery Kaufman featured in the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show for Spring/Summer 2014".
- ^ Dazed. "Prada AW14". Dazed. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ Admin; Admin (2014-07-04). "Valery Kaufman for Saint Laurent F/W 14/15". The Fashionography. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "ДНИ.РУ ИНТЕРНЕТ-ГАЗЕТА ВЕРСИЯ 5.0 / Российская модель охмурила Джареда Лето". 2015-12-18. Archived from the original on 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "MODELS.com's Top 50 Models". 2015-12-30. Archived from the original on 2015-12-30. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ Mutsoli, Vivian (2022-06-02). "Jared Leto's girlfriend, Valery Kaufman, ex-wife, and dating history". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "Кто на свете всех милее: Валерия Кауфман — «Модель года» 2015 по версии Glamour". Glamour (in Russian). 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "Кто такая Валерия Кауфман?". AiF (in Russian). 2020-02-19. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "Modelka, aspirująca aktorka i sekretna dziewczyna Jareda Leto? Poznajcie Valery Kaufman". www.glamour.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "Актер Джаред Лето и российская модель Валери Кауфман расстались спустя семь лет отношений". Федеральное агентство новостей No.1 (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Macon, Alexandra (2024-05-17). "Valery Kaufman Wore Dior Haute Couture to Marry at an Enchanted Mosaic Garden in Lake Como". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
External links
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- Valery Kaufman at Fashion Model Directory
- Valery Kaufman on Models.com
