Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Is Agyness the new Kate?

Agyness Deyn has graced almost every major designer’s runway over the past 8 years. The 25-year-old British model changed her name from Laura Hollins in 1999 when she won the Face of Rossendale model contest.

Known for her pixie haircut, hipster-punk style, and good-girl persona, Deyn is one of the most sought-after models. Vogue describes her style as “Jackie O. crossed with Debbie Harry meets Stevie Nicks.”

Besides a modeling career, Deyn plays in a band called Lucky Knitwear and started her own jewelry line with longtime friend Henry Holland .
Deyn has opened various shows, including Anna Sui, Burberry Prorsum, Alice Temperley, Ruffian and Jean Paul Gaultier’s 30th anniversary show
She currently lives in New York City with boyfriend Josh Hubbard.

For more Agyness:
The New York Post
Style.com Photos
Is Agyness the new Kate?

*picture from Rolling Stones

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