Lineisy Montero Explained

Lineisy Montero
Birth Name:Lineisy Montero Feliz
Birth Date:8 February 1996
Nationality:Dominican
Occupation:Fashion model
Years Active:2015–present
Height:[1]
Haircolor:Brown
Eyecolor:Brown

Lineisy Montero Feliz is a Dominican model best known for her work with Prada and her natural Afro hair.[2] [3] She currently ranks as one of the "Top 50" models in the fashion industry by models.com.[4] including Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Versace and Céline.[5] [6] [7]

Career

In 2015, Montero debuted as a Prada exclusive.[8] [9] The same year, she was on the cover of Teen Vogue. In 2016, she appeared in advertisements for Chanel, Givenchy, and H&M Beauty.[10] [11] She has done 18 editorials in American Vogue since 2016.[12]

On the runway, Montero has walked in shows for high fashion brands including Elie Saab, Valentino, Kenzo, Nina Ricci, Loewe, Isabel Marant, Balmain, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Diesel Black Gold, Max Mara, Burberry, Mulberry, Mary Katrantzou, Versace, Michael Kors, Vera Wang, rag & bone, Proenza Schouler, Tommy Hilfiger, Tom Ford, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Sonia Rykiel, Giambattista Valli, Mugler, Lanvin, Missoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jil Sander, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, and Lacoste.[13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lineisy Montero Profile. Next Management.
  2. Web site: How the afro returned to the catwalk – and why it matters. Kenya. Hunt. 12 March 2015. The Guardian.
  3. Web site: This Dominican Model Will Be Your Next Cool-Girl Obsession. Perrotta. Kristin. Allure. 10 June 2016.
  4. Web site: MODELS.com's Top 50 Models.
  5. Web site: Lineisy Montero Was Fashion Month's Most Popular Model. 16 October 2015. Harper's Bazaar.
  6. Web site: lineisy montero walked the most spring/summer 16 runways - read - i-D. 12 October 2015.
  7. News: 8 Models Who Ruled the Runways This Season. Fashionista. 2017-03-19. en.
  8. Web site: 10 things you need to know about lineisy montero - read - i-D. 18 March 2015.
  9. Web site: Why Prada's Model Casting Matters. Vogue. 24 September 2015.
  10. Web site: Lineisy Montero Lands Chanel SS16 Campaign. Nylon.
  11. News: Meet Lineisy Montero, the new supermodel turning fashion on its head. Walmsley. Maya Zepinic, Quentin de Briey, Emily Cronin, Olivia. Telegraph. 25 July 2016.
  12. Web site: Lineisy Montero - Fashion Model | Models | Photos, Editorials & Latest News | the FMD.
  13. Web site: 10 Things You Need To Know About Lineisy Montero. 25 September 2015. Elle UK.
  14. Web site: Lineisy Montero, the new star of the runway. Yahoo.