Leon Dame Explained

Leon Dame
Birth Date:11 March 1999
Birth Place:Berlin, Germany
Nationality:German
Alma Mater:Free University of Berlin
Occupation:Model
Years Active:2015 - present
Module:
Embed:yes
Hair Color:Dirty blonde
Eye Color:Brown

Leon Dame (born 11 March[1] 1999) is a German model born in Berlin.[2] He is known for his unique walk, androgynous fashion style, and appearance at Maison Margiela’s 2020 show, which went viral on social media.[3]

Career

Early career

Leon Dame, who grew up in Berlin, says he was discovered as a model while waiting for the bus on his way home.[4] [5] He ran his first major show in Paris in 2015 for the Japanese fashion label Sacai.[6] The New York Times listed Leon Dame as one of eight young male models "to watch at this season's New York Fashion Week" in 2016.[7] At the age of 17 he ran for Alexander McQueen, Jil Sander, and Gucci, among others.[8] Parallel to his modelling career, he studied theatre and political science at the Free University of Berlin.

He has been working for Maison Margiela since 2018. In September 2018, he walked the runway at John Galliano's Mutiny show in a sherbet green negligee, doll shoes, and a bathing cap.[9] In February 2019, Leon Dame appeared in brightly painted leggings and a bolero.

Spring/Summer 2020 Show

Leon Dame became internationally known with the final appearance of the spring/summer 2020 show by Maison Margiela in the Paris Grand Palais in autumn 2019 at Paris Fashion Week, where he wore knee-high leather high heels and a sailor jacket, under which his white hot pants were seen.[10] The performance was staged by the controversial creative director of the fashion label, John Galliano.[11] Vogue described his performance as a combination of "angelic child and outrageous confidence" with which Leon Dame "flooded social media."[12] The performance was even characterized on Twitter as that of a "brazen baby giraffe just leaving a club."[13] [14]

His appearance, which was also positively received by Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, went viral and received over 1.6 million views on Facebook.[15] [16]

2020 - present

In January 2020, Leon Dame once again starred in the Maison Margiela runway show when he wore a belted jacket and a red "bowler hat" to present the Spring 2020 Haute Couture collection.[17]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he appeared on the #ValentinoEmpathy project, which raised funds to support a hospital in Rome.[18] For this campaign, the models were photographed at home presenting the fall and winter collection.[19]

In June 2021 he was interviewed by German Vogue about body image, society and beauty.[20]

In January 2023, Loro Piana unveiled its spring summer 2023 campaign, starring Leon Dame alongside other models such as Rianne Van Rompaey and Mika Schneider. Leon Dame was the only male featured on the campaign.[21]

Leon Dame is also a saxophonist and currently attends the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, taking acting courses.[22]

Leon Dame opens the new Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring Summer 2024 show "Artisanal" by Designer John Galliano.[23]

Awards

He was voted Breakout Star Men in 2019,[24] and was nominated for Model of the Year Men in 2020 and 2021.[25] [26]

See also

Notes and References

  1. tomorrowisanotherday_agency. Bu3XzY8ovuQ. Happy birthday @leondame ❤️. March 11, 2019. April 30, 2024. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/tomorrowisanotherday_agency/1997169646312291216. May 15, 2024.
  2. Web site: Leon Dame: Runway, Body, Career, Girlfriend & Net Worth. Modelfact.com. December 26, 2020 . May 24, 2023.
  3. Web site: 7 Sought-After Male Models Making Waves In The Fashion Industry. DAMAN. 23 February 2023 . May 25, 2023.
  4. Web site: Meet Leon Dame, The Model Everyone At Paris Fashion Week Is Talking About. British Vogue. September 26, 2019 . May 24, 2023.
  5. Web site: A50: Leon Dame"Ich wollte eine Zeitlang Müllmann werden". Achtung Staff. A50. April 6, 2022 . May 24, 2023.
  6. Web site: Leon Dame's new walk for Maison Margiela hypnotizes the internet. Achtung Staff. Vogue France. January 22, 2020 . May 24, 2023.
  7. Web site: Eight Male Models to Watch This Season. The New York Times. August 6, 2016 . May 24, 2023.
  8. Web site: Ein Männermodel revolutioniert den Catwalk. Paris Fashion Week. September 26, 2019. May 24, 2023.
  9. Web site: Meet Leon Dame, The Model That Has Been Standing Out On The Catwalks (Translated from Portuguese). thegamecollective.com.br. April 20, 2020. May 24, 2023.
  10. Web site: LEON DAME BIO, AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT .... September 28, 2019.
  11. Web site: Storm Into All Situations With the Aggressive Confidence Levels of This Runway Walk to End All Runway Walks. Cady Lang. Time.com. September 30, 2019. May 24, 2023.
  12. Web site: Leon Dame's new walk for Maison Margiela hypnotizes the internet. Alexandre Marain. Vogue France. January 22, 2020. May 24, 2023.
  13. Web site: Fashion Week: Model sorgt mit Auftritt für weltweite Schlagzeilen. Kurier. September 26, 2019. May 24, 2023.
  14. Web site: Supermodel Leon Dame sorgt für Aufsehen in Paris. ORF.at. September 26, 2019. May 24, 2023.
  15. News: A male model's bizarre catwalk goes viral (Translated from German). K.at. September 27, 2019. May 24, 2023.
  16. Web site: Leon Dame's Iconic Walk. Vogue France. Facebook. December 31, 2019. May 24, 2023.
  17. Web site: Leon Dame walking for Maison Margiela Spring 2020 Couture. Teddy Li. YouTube. January 22, 2020. May 24, 2023.
  18. Web site: How the fashion industry is taking action to help combat coronavirus. Augustin Bourgo. Vogue France. May 15, 2020. May 24, 2023.
  19. Web site: Fashion's Biggest Names Star In Valentino Fall 2020 Campaign Photographed At Home During Lockdown. Jeffrey Van. August 3, 2020. May 24, 2023.
  20. Web site: Leon Dame: The male model of the hour on the way to a freer society and the importance of beauty. Dennis Braatz. German Vogue. June 10, 2022. May 24, 2023.
  21. Web site: loro piana launches spring summer 2023 campaign captured by inez and vinoodh. Dennis Braatz. RAIN. January 20, 2023. May 25, 2023.
  22. Web site: The new supers: 14 models changing the face of fashion. Sara Semic. Financial Times. March 8, 2023. May 24, 2023.
  23. Web site: Maison Margiela Artisanal 2024 "the ritual of fashion".
  24. Web site: MODELS.COM 2019 INDUSTRY AWARDS. models.com. May 24, 2023.
  25. Web site: MODELS.COM 2020 INDUSTRY AWARDS. models.com. May 24, 2023.
  26. Web site: MODELS.COM 2021 INDUSTRY AWARDS. models.com. May 24, 2023.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Leon Dame".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.