Kiki Willems

Kiki Diede Hanneloek Willems^[2] (born 11 August 1996) is a Dutch fashion model. She made her debut opening Yves Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 15 show,^[3] and its subsequent print campaign, photographed by Hedi Slimane.

Kiki Willems
Willems modeling Coperni in the Eiffel Tower in 2020
Born	Kiki Diede Hanneloek Willems (1996-08-11) 11 August 1996 (age 28) Maastricht, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Modeling information
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Hair color	Blonde (naturally brown)
Eye color	Blue
Agencies	DNA Models (New York) VIVA Model Management (Paris, London)[1]

Career

Willems was born in Maastricht, Netherlands.^[4] Growing up she wanted to be a theater actress, taking classes and acting in several productions. After graduating high school Willems auditioned for the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts, but was rejected.^[5] While working in a supermarket in Maastricht she was scouted and signed with IMG Models.^[6] Soon after she got a call for a Saint Laurent casting.^[7]

After that, Willems walked for many labels such as Dior, Diesel, Gucci, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Moschino, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, and Marc Jacobs; and shot campaigns for MSGM, Prada, Simone Rocha, Proenza Schouler, among others. According to The Fashion Spot, for the Spring/Summer 2019 season, Willems tied with South Korean model Yoon Young Bae for having the most bookings.^[8] For a period of her career she had fiery red hair as her signature trait.^[9]

Among the magazine covers Willems was featured in, highlights include her September 2016 Vogue Italia cover, shot by Steven Meisel,^[10] and her Fall/Winter 2019 AnOther Magazine cover alongside her boyfriend, German model Jonas Glöer, shot by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Olivier Rizzo.^[11]

Willems is currently ranked as an "Industry Icon" by models.com.^[12]

Personal life

Since October 2015, Willems is officially dating German model Jonas Glöer.

References

1. "Kiki Willems - Model". MODELS.com.
2. Weinstock, Tish (2016-10-20). "model kiki willems on getting into photography and working at a grocery store". i-D. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
3. "Saint Laurent Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
4. Weinstock, Tish (2016-10-20). "model kiki willems on getting into photography and working at a grocery store". i-D. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
5. Wijk, Door Kaira van (2018-08-06). "Super Model Kiki Willems: 'Van dichtbij mocht ik de rebranding van Calvin Klein door Raf Simons meemaken'". Vogue (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-06-20.
6. Weinstock, Tish (2016-10-20). "model kiki willems on getting into photography and working at a grocery store". i-D. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
7. Dazed (2019-12-17). "Eight models reflect on a decade of fashion". Dazed. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
8. Hargrove, Channing. "Diversity At New York Fashion Week Reached An All-Time High". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
9. "Comment les cheveux roux ont pris d'assaut les catwalks ?". Vogue Paris. Les Publications Condé Nast. 12 March 2018.
10. "Vogue Italia settembre 2016: Fashion of the times". Vogue Italia (in Italian). September 2016. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
11. "Jonas Glöer and Kiki Willems cover AnOther Magazine Fall/Winter 2019 by Willy Vanderperre - fashionotography". 2020-01-18. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
12. "Kiki Willems". models.com. Retrieved 2021-09-18.