Hana Soukupová

Hana Soukupová
Soukupová in June 2009
Born (1985-12-18) 18 December 1985 (age 38)
SpouseDrew Aaron (m. 2006)
Children3
Modeling information
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
Agency

Hana Soukupová (born 18 December 1985) is a Czech model. She has participated in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows and modelled for the Victoria's Secret catalog.

Early life

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Soukupová was born on 18 December 1985 in Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic).[1]

Modeling career

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Soukupová began to work as a model in Prague in 1998. She signed her first major modeling contract at 15 years of age as the face of Carolina Herrera's Chic perfume.[4]

In September 2004, Soukupová was selected as one of only nine models on the cover of American Vogue photographed by Steven Meisel in an issue that compared supermodels today to supermodels of the 80s and 90s heyday. The other models she shared the cover with were Gisele Bündchen, Natalia Vodianova, Karolína Kurková, Daria Werbowy, Isabeli Fontana, Liya Kebede, Gemma Ward and Karen Elson.[5]

One year later, in 2005 Vanity Fair included her in the April issue shot by Patrick Demarchelier with Natalia Vodianova, Carmen Kass, Karolina Kurkova, Euguenia Volodina, Marija Vujovic, Natasha Poly, Valentina Zelyaeva and Inguna Butane as "The New Beauties".[6]

Since her career started, she has been featured on more than 100 magazine covers including international editions of Vogue,[7] Harper's Bazaar,[8]Elle[9] and Marie Claire.[10] Soukupová's work can be seen in over 5,000 pages of editorial fashion stories and advertising campaigns. Soukupová has worked with international photographers like Steven Meisel,[11] Annie Leibovitz,[12] Peter Lindbergh, Nick Knight, Inez & Vinoodh, Mario Sorrenti, David Lachapelle, Mert & Marcus, Steven Klein,[13] Mario Testino[14] and Patrick Demarchelier.

Soukupová has walked in over 500 runway fashion shows, including the Victoria's Secret shows[15] and opening and closing shows for fashion icons including Alexander McQueen,[16] Zac Posen, Gucci, Galliano, Dior, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Dolce & Gabbana[17] and Valentino. Soukupová's other runway credits include Chanel, Dior, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Missoni,[18] Alexander McQueen, Hermes, Balenciaga, Fendi,[19] Michael Kors, Valentino, Cavalli, Chloé, Gucci, Anna Sui and Zac Posen.[20]

In 2017, Donatella Versace invited Soukupová to open the Versace Ready to Wear Fall Winter Show at Milan Fashion Week.[21]

Soukupová has modeled for Gucci, BVLGARI, Escada, Balenciaga,[22] Max Mara, Dior, Carolina Herrera, H&M, Victoria's Secret, and Versace. She has been the face of Gucci, Gucci Envy, Escada, Dior, Versace, St. John, Carolina Herrera, Bvlgari and GAP. She shot her first international television commercial winning a CLIO award for Mattoni, a European luxury bottled water brand.[23]

For a period of 37 consecutive months, Soukupová held the position of #3 in the world, according to models.com's official ranking of top female models.

Charity

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Soukupová is a member of ASPCA, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She has been involved with charity DKMS as a supporter for the Global Organization's fight against Blood Cancer.[24] She is committed to various organizations and institutions related to supporting Woman Power, Contemporary Art and sustainable design innovations along with Be Charity, assisting sick children. She has maintained an active role with EcoStyle, an international organization dedicated to environmentally friendly fashion which showcase eco-conscious.[25]

Personal life

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Soukupová is married to American business entrepreneur and art collector, Drew Aaron, who she met at a gallery opening in New York.[26] Modern Painters magazine included them in the top 50 under 50 art collectors in the world.[27] Their various homes and art collection have been featured in international publications, including Elle Decor[28] and Architectural Digest.[29] The couple got married in 2006 at a small private wedding.[30] Soukupová and Aaron have 3 children and share their time between the US and Spain.[31]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Hana Soukupova". models.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  2. ^ "HANA SOUKUPOVA | New York | Women | ONE Management".
  3. ^ https://onemanagement.com/Spain/Women/Image/HANA-SOUKUPOVA/Portfolio [bare URL]
  4. ^ Cates, Jessica Minkoff,Sarah. "Supermodel Hana Soukupova's Guide To NYC". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Lee, Helen (11 April 2007). "Vogue's 'World's Next Top Models' cover". SassyBella.com. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Did You Know It's National Model Week?". Vanity Fair. 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  7. ^ VOGUEGRAPHY (2015-12-02). "Hana Soukupova Throughout the Years in Vogue". VOGUEGRAPHY. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  8. ^ "HANA SOUKUPOVA FOR HARPER'S BAZAAR CZEC REPUBLIC". View Management Blog. 2018-09-16. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  9. ^ "Hana Soukupova for Elle Czech April 2018. :: WhyNot Blog". www.whynotmodels.com. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  10. ^ "Marie Claire Czech October 2017 Hana Soukupova by Anka Kovacic". Fashion Editorials. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  11. ^ "couture 02 steven meisel hana soukupova". hdwallpapers.cat. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  12. ^ "Jones New York by Annie Leibovitz". Design Scene. 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  13. ^ "Personal Velocity in Vogue USA with Isabeli Fontana,Liya Kebede,Hana Soukupova". FashionModelDirectory. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  14. ^ styleregistry, Cherry-Coloured Funkwrote in; styleregistry, Cherry-Coloured Funk shrubrub. "Gucci | Spring 2004". styleregistry.livejournal.com. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  15. ^ "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: The 2006 Diamonds | MOUAWAD™". www.mouawad.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  16. ^ "A New Exhibit of Robert Fairer's Backstage Photos Celebrates the Glory of In-Person Runway Shows". Vogue. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  17. ^ Hana at Dolce & Gabbana SS07, 20 January 2007, retrieved 2022-03-03
  18. ^ "Missoni Spring 2005 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  19. ^ "Fendi Fall 2006 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  20. ^ "Zac Posen Spring 2004 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  21. ^ "Donatella Brings Back a Supermodel to Open Versace". Vogue. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  22. ^ "On Episode 3 of In Vogue: The 2000s, Nicolas Ghesquière on His Tenure at Balenciaga". Vogue. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  23. ^ "MATTONI STAR WATER DRESS « velvet Mediendesign GmbH". Retrieved 2022-03-04.
  24. ^ "Happy Birthday To Greenwichs Hana Soukupová". Greenwich Daily Voice. 2013-12-18. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  25. ^ "Inaugural ecoStyle Takes First Steps Towards Sustainable Success". Fashion Capital. 11 December 2007. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  26. ^ "Industry Insiders: Drew Aaron and Hana Soukupova, High-End Addicts". BlackBook. 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  27. ^ "50 under 50 the annual young collector's list". Modern Painters. New York. 2011. p. 66.
  28. ^ "Tall Order" (PDF). Elle Decor.
  29. ^ "Mark Cunningham Rejuvenates Hana Soukupová and Drew Aaron's Connecticut Home". Architectural Digest. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  30. ^ "Hana Soukupova". Bellazon. 21 November 2004. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  31. ^ "How supermodel Hana soukupova and Drew Aaron are simplifying their life". Sothebys.
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