Chanel Iman — Biography
Chanel Iman Robinson has established herself as a prominent American model, achieving the prestigious status of a Victoria's Secret Angel. Her significant contributions to the fashion industry were recognized by Vogue Paris, which named her among the top 30 models of the 2000s.
Iman's modeling journey began at the young age of 12 in Los Angeles, California, where she started her career as a child model with Ford Models. By 2006, she had moved to New York and secured third place in Ford's Supermodel of the World competition. This success led to her signing with the agency shortly thereafter.
Her portfolio boasts appearances in numerous high-profile publications, including editions of Allure, Dubai, American, and Ukrainian Harper's Bazaar, V, i-D, Pop, Italian, British, and Indonesian Elle, Italian Vanity Fair, and various international Vogue editions. Iman graced the cover of Teen Vogue in February and July of 2007, alongside Karlie Kloss and Ali Michael, in photographs taken by Patrick Demarchelier. She returned to the Teen Vogue cover in November 2009, this time with Jourdan Dunn. Her extensive cover history also includes American, British, and Italian Elle, American and French L'Officiel, i-D, Dubai and Ukrainian Harper's Bazaar, Lula, Korean, Teen, and American Vogue.
Iman has walked for a remarkable list of designers and fashion houses, including Burberry, Tom Ford, Gucci, Balenciaga, Max Mara, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney, DKNY, Moschino, Tommy Hilfiger, Jason Wu, Dior, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, Kenzo, Hermés, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs, DSquared2, John Galliano, and Bottega Veneta.
Her presence has also been featured in advertising campaigns for prominent brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Bottega Veneta, DSquared2, Dennis Basso, Swarovski, XOXO, Benetton, J. Crew, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, GAP, Express, Mizani, and Victoria's Secret.
Iman showcased her modeling prowess in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows in 2009, 2010, and 2011. In 2010, she officially became a Victoria's Secret Angel, participating in several of the brand's advertising initiatives.
Beyond the runway, Iman has made television appearances, notably as a guest judge on the two-hour season premiere of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 13 on September 9, 2009. She also appeared in an episode of America'
Iman's modeling journey began at the young age of 12 in Los Angeles, California, where she started her career as a child model with Ford Models. By 2006, she had moved to New York and secured third place in Ford's Supermodel of the World competition. This success led to her signing with the agency shortly thereafter.
Her portfolio boasts appearances in numerous high-profile publications, including editions of Allure, Dubai, American, and Ukrainian Harper's Bazaar, V, i-D, Pop, Italian, British, and Indonesian Elle, Italian Vanity Fair, and various international Vogue editions. Iman graced the cover of Teen Vogue in February and July of 2007, alongside Karlie Kloss and Ali Michael, in photographs taken by Patrick Demarchelier. She returned to the Teen Vogue cover in November 2009, this time with Jourdan Dunn. Her extensive cover history also includes American, British, and Italian Elle, American and French L'Officiel, i-D, Dubai and Ukrainian Harper's Bazaar, Lula, Korean, Teen, and American Vogue.
Iman has walked for a remarkable list of designers and fashion houses, including Burberry, Tom Ford, Gucci, Balenciaga, Max Mara, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney, DKNY, Moschino, Tommy Hilfiger, Jason Wu, Dior, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, Kenzo, Hermés, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs, DSquared2, John Galliano, and Bottega Veneta.
Her presence has also been featured in advertising campaigns for prominent brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Bottega Veneta, DSquared2, Dennis Basso, Swarovski, XOXO, Benetton, J. Crew, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, GAP, Express, Mizani, and Victoria's Secret.
Iman showcased her modeling prowess in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows in 2009, 2010, and 2011. In 2010, she officially became a Victoria's Secret Angel, participating in several of the brand's advertising initiatives.
Beyond the runway, Iman has made television appearances, notably as a guest judge on the two-hour season premiere of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 13 on September 9, 2009. She also appeared in an episode of America'
