Irina Lazareanu
Irina Laareanu is considered a Romanian Canadian. She was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania but at age five she and her family immigrated to Canada. She spent her childhood in Montreal. At 13 she was able to move to London to study ballet, but broke her knee. It was at the age of 15 when she would meet Pete Doherty and later become engaged to him in 2007.
Irina’s modeling career started at 17 when she decided to attend an open call for Giovanni Modeling Agency. The call was made in Montreal. She went to the audition hoping she would be able to pay rent. Little did she know it would be the start of a long term career with tours to London and Paris with occasional stops in Barcelona, Madrid and Australia for the various fashion weeks.
In December/January 2005/2006, Kate Moss requested Irina to pose for Vogue Paris. She was then asked to do the cover of Vogue Italy for January 2006. The photographs were done by Steven Meisel. Irina holds the record for the most runaway walks in one single season due to her popularity in 2006.
She has modeled for Balenciaga, Chanel, McQueen, Lanvin, Anna Sui, Versace and several others. Kate Moss also selected her for the Topshop clothing range.
Besides modeling Irina has pursued music as a career. She recorded a folk album called Some Place Along the Way and has collaborated with Pete Doherty on Girl from the North Country.
Personal Details
- Birth Date: June 8, 1982
- Nationality: Romanian
- Height: 5’ 9”
- Bust: 32
- Waist: 25
- Hips: 35
- Shoes: 7 (American)
- Hair and Eye Color: Brown hair and eyes
Agencies
Irina Lazareanu is managed by The Society NY, Elite Model Paris, Select Model London, and Why Not Model Agency Milan.
Work History by Year
Irina continues to model into 2015 with advertisements, editorials, magazine covers, shows and much more. Here are a few of the highlights of her career.
Advertising
2015- She was in the Alice + Olivia spring/summer campaign with photographs by Ruven Afanador.
2012- The Kooples spring/summer advertisement with photographs by Boo George
Editorial
2014- Irina did two editorials in 2014, which are TBT 27 Original Model Off Duty Looks for Vogue and If you Complain Once More for Bon Magazine.
2013- She also had two editorials in 2013 including Sherry Baby, Acne Pre-fall for Odda Magazine and Poetry for Schon Magazine.
Magazine Covers
Irina’s most recent magazine covers were in 2014 for three Marie Claire publications: Mexico/Latin America, Romania, and France. They hit stands in October, May, and March respectively. In 2012 she was also on three magazine covers: The One Magazine (Various Covers) Flair Germany, and Indie Magazine. Her first cover was for Zoo Magazine spring/summer 2008. She was photographed by Philip Gay.
Shows
Her most recent show was Marchesa fall/winter in February 2015 and it is most likely just the beginning for the year. She is known for her runway work and there are too many shows to list.