Colette Pechekhonova

Colette Pechekhonova
Born	Colette Stryjenova Peshekhonova[2] (1980-03-12) March 12, 1980 (age 44)[1] Leningrad, USSR (now Saint Petersburg, Russia)[1]
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)[1]
Hair color	Blonde[1]
Eye color	Blue[1]
Agency	One Management[2]

Colette Pechekhonova is a Russian model.

Early life

Pechekhonova was born on March 12, 1980, in Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg. She was a student of ballet from a young age.[1] While in college studying medicine,[1] she sent pictures of herself to various agencies. The owner of one of them, Cros Coitton of Parisian agency Nathalie Models,[1] noticed her photo and signed her almost immediately.[1]

Career

Pechekhonova's debut into the fashion world was at the Spring/Summer 1999 Fendi show.[2][1] 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.[2] Her career continued until her decision to retire in 2004.[2]

She eventually changed her mind, signing with Nathalie Models once more in 2007.[2] She became a regular favorite with Bottega Veneta.[1][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.[2][1][3]

Personal life

Pechekhonova made friends with other models like Anouck Lepere, Iris Strubegger, and Eugenia Volodina.[2] She is interested in the subject of cinema.[2]

References

1. FMD Profile
2. Career Timeline at NYmag.com
3. Colette at Style.com
4. Models.com profile