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Kiki Willems
Dutch fashion model From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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]
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Since October 2015, Willems is officially dating German model Jonas Glöer.
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