Alexandra "Willow" Hand is an American fashion model and equestrian. She is best known for opening Prada's fall/winter 2015 ready-to-wear fashion show at 16 years old[2][3][4] and walking in the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.[5]
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 Hand in 2023 | |
| Born | Alexandra Hand December 19, 1998 Marion County, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Partner | Josh Knight (engaged) |
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| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Early life
editWillow Hand was born and grew up in Florida, United States and was scouted at the age of 12 while helping out in her parents' store.[6]
Career
editHand's first fashion show was opening for Prada for whom she was a debut exclusive at the Autumn/Winter 2015 Milan Fashion Week.[7] The following week, she was at Paris Fashion Week where she walked for Miu Miu.[4]
In 2015, she was named by Elle Magazine as one of eight breakout stars.[8] She was listed as one of fifteen up-and-coming American models to watch.[9]
She has walked the runway for Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Anna Sui, Valentino, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Alexander McQueen, Vera Wang, Diane von Fürstenberg, Zac Posen, Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera, Prabal Gurung, John Galliano, Thakoon, Sonia Rykiel, Missoni, Oscar De La Renta, Tommy Hilfiger,[10] Victoria Beckham, Chloé, Rochas, Jil Sander, Fausto Puglisi, Fay, Paco Rabanne, Maison Margiela, DSquared2, MSGM, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Giambattista Valli, Roberto Cavalli, Francesco Scognamiglio, No 21, Mary Katrantzou, Michael Kors, Rodarte, and Topshop.[11]
She has done campaigns for Prada, Anna Sui, Bottega Venetta, Zara,[12] Benetton, Jill Stuart and Victoria's Secret Pink. Hand was chosen to be featured by Free People as a Muse and shot for their catalogue.[13]
She has been in editorials for Vogue Paris, British Vogue, Vogue Italia, Teen Vogue, Vogue Russia, Vogue Japan, Vogue Ukraine, Vogue China, Vogue Mexico, Vogue Spain, Vogue Thailand, Allure, Russh, Garage, Dazed, Numero Tokyo, and In Print magazine.
In 2018, Hand walked for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2018.[5]
Her look has been compared to that of a Disney princess.[14][15][16]
As of 2024 she was known for posting to her OnlyFans account.
Personal life
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Hand plays the ukulele, guitar and piano. She also sings. Hand has expressed interest in becoming a theatre actress.[17] She is also an accomplished equestrian. She and her horse Santiago have won several championship ribbons.[18]
References
edit- ^ "Willow Hand - Model".
- ^ Okwodu, Janelle (September 24, 2015). "Why Prada's Model Casting Matters". Vogue.
- ^ Josephine Platt, Desislava Todorova (April 13, 2015). "The models you need to know now". Dazed Digital.
- ^ a b Brunker, Alicia (March 31, 2015). "Model watch: 8 breakout stars you need to know now". ELLE.
- ^ a b "Every Model Confirmed to Walk in the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show". Harper's BAZAAR. November 2, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ "Watch This Face: Willow Hand". Harper's BAZAAR. August 22, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ^ "MDC Selects: Willow Hand | Of The Minute". MODELS.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Model Watch: 8 Breakout Stars You Need to Know Now". March 30, 2015.
- ^ Vingan Klein, Alyssa (June 25, 2015). "15 Up-and-Coming American Models to Watch". Fashionista.
- ^ McCall, Tyler (February 15, 2016). "All Your Favorite Models Were on Tommy Hilfiger's Runway".
- ^ "Willow Hand - Fashion Model - Models - Photos, Editorials & Latest News - The FMD". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com.
- ^ "Photo feat. Willow Hand - Zara TRF - Autumn/Winter 2015 Ready-to-Wear - Fashion Advertisement | Brands | The FMD". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "Free People - March 2018 Catalog - Models - Shop". March 2, 2018.
- ^ Vingan Klein, Alyssa (February 28, 2016). "Dolce and Gabbana's Fall Show Was a Full-On Fashion Fairy Tale". Fashionista.
- ^ "11 Girls Whose Magnetic Beauty Doesn't Fail to Turn Heads on the Street". March 15, 2018.
- ^ Megan Mccluskie, Alice Hart (August 22, 2016). "Watch This Face: Willow Hand". Harper's Bazaar.
- ^ Fenton, Ben Toms, Emily Gaynor, Beth (August 11, 2015). "Get To Know Fashion's New Darling, Willow Hand".
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