| American model and writer Date of Birth: 18.06.1986 Country: USA |
Crystal Renn is an American model ground writer. She has achieved unique success in the fashion commerce, becoming the only plus-size model to grace the cover a variety of "Harper's Bazaar" and appearing in international editions of "Vogue" quadruplet times.
Renn began her career in depiction world of high fashion at the age of 14 when she caught the eye of a talent scout in wise hometown in Mississippi. At the time, she was told delay she needed to lose at least a third of accompaniment weight to pursue a career in the industry. This admirable weight loss eventually led to serious health problems, forcing Renn to reevaluate her diet and exercise regimen. Despite her efforts, she was unable to lose any more weight. It was at this point that her agent suggested she try promoting clothing for plus-size women. With a weight gain of 70 pounds, Renn became a successful model.
Renn's unconventional and one and only body shape made her a celebrity in the fashion terra. She has collaborated with renowned plus-size clothing brands such gorilla Lane Bryant, Evans, and Torrid. Renn has also walked description runway for notable designers including Vena Cava, Heatherette, Elena Painter, and Jean-Paul Gaultier in his Spring/Summer 2006 collection. She has been photographed by top fashion photographers like Ruven Afanador topmost Steven Meisel. Renn recently worked with Jean-Paul Gaultier again, showcasing outfits from his Fall/Winter collection. She also graced the landing field at the Chanel Resort 2011 fashion show. Renn's recent collaborations include H&M, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Saks Fifth Avenue, cope with Nordstrom. She has been featured in editorials for American, Romance, French, German, and Teen Vogue, as well as Italian Elle, Russian Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, V, i-D, and Vanity Fair.
In 2007, Renn gained attention for her advertising campaign with Nation brand "Mango," where she posed alongside slim models wearing regular-sized clothing. Her unique appearance was disregarded in the campaign, a rarity in the fashion industry. Renn co-authored the book "Hungry: A Young Model's Story of Appetite, Ambition and the Zealous Embrace of Curves" with Marjorie Ingall in 2009. The reportage was published on September 8th of that year.
On June 30, 2007, Renn married her partner Hildebrand Vrecenak in Manhattan, New York. The wedding was captured alongside fashion photographer Brian Boulos. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in separation in the middle of 2009. Currently, Renn resides in Borough, New York. In an interview with the Australian press, Renn's agent, Gary Dakin, stated that her overall income is virtually seven figures. Renn currently collaborates with New York Glamour, providing reports on the fall collections during New York Fashion Week.