Mika Schneider

Mika Schneider (born 30 August 2001) is a French model. She appeared on a cover of American Vogue in April 2020.^[2] Models.com currently ranks her as one of the Top 50 models.^[3]

Mika Schneider
Schneider modeling Coperni in 2021
Born	(2001-08-30) 30 August 2001 (age 23) Paris, France
Modelling information
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair colour	Black
Eye colour	Dark Brown
Agency	The Society Management (New York) Elite Model Management (Paris, Milan, London, Barcelona, Copenhagen) Bon Image Corp. (Tokyo) (mother agency)[1]

Early life

Schneider was born in Paris, France, to a French father and Japanese mother. Schneider moved frequently between France and Japan as well as living in Moscow, Russia, and Chennai, India; she speaks French, Japanese, English, and additionally some Russian and German.^[4][5]

Career

While living in India, Schneider's mother sent photos of her to Japanese modeling agency Bon Image, while Elite Model Management's French division scouted her through Instagram.^[4]

Schneider debuted at Prada's S/S 2020 fashion show and modeled as the bride^[a] in Tom Ford's Los Angeles fashion show.^[5] In 2021, she had walked in over 30 shows, more shows than any model during Fashion Week, including Chanel, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Dior, Prada, Versace, Fendi, Tom Ford, and Louis Vuitton.^[6] She appeared on two group covers of Vogue Japan,^[b] who called her a "rising star".^[7][8] She also appeared on the cover of i-D with Italian model Maty Fall.^[9] She appeared on the cover of the February 2022 issue of Vogue France. In advertisements, she has appeared in campaigns for Chanel, Moncler,^[10] Zara, Loewe,^[11] Givenchy, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Versace, and Hermès.

Schneider was the readers' choice for "Breakout Star of the Year" for the 2020 Model of the Year Awards on models.com.^[5] In 2022, she was chosen as one of The Next Icons by Harper's Bazaar.^[12]