Colette Pechekhonova (born 12 March 1980) is a Russian model.
Colette Pechekhonova | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kolett Pechekhonova[1] March 12, 1980[2] |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)[2] |
| Hair color | Blonde[2] |
| Eye color | Blue[2] |
| Agency | One Management[1] |
Early life
editPechekhonova was born on 12 March 1980, in Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg. She was a student of ballet from a young age.[2] While in college studying medicine,[2] she sent pictures of herself to various agencies. The owner of one of them, Cros Coitton of Parisian agency Nathalie Models,[2] noticed her photo and signed her almost immediately.[2]
Career
editPechekhonova's debut into the fashion world was at the Spring/Summer 1999 Fendi show.[1][2] She walked a total of 40 shows that season, making her an international success. After signing with New York Model Management in 1999, she walked for Calvin Klein as an exclusive.[1] Her career continued until her decision to retire in 2004.[1]
She eventually changed her mind, signing with Nathalie Models once more in 2007.[1] She became a regular favourite with Bottega Veneta.[2][3] She began booking many editorials as well,[4] posing for magazines like i-D, Vogue, and Velvet.
Since her debut in 1998, she has also walked for Viktor & Rolf, Versace, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy.[1][2][3]
Personal life
editPechekhonova made friends with other models like Anouck Lepère, Iris Strubegger, and Eugenia Volodina.[1] She is interested in cinema.[1]