Riley Montana Explained

Riley Montana
Birth Name:Ebony Riley
Birth Date:August 6, 1990[1]
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality:American
Years Active:2014-present
Hair Color:Black
Eye Color:Brown

Riley Montana (born Ebony Riley) is an American fashion model and singer-songwriter.

Early life

Montana was born in Detroit, Michigan, as Ebony Riley.[2] She also lived in Southfield, Michigan.[3] Before modeling, she got a nursing degree and worked jobs at places like Sprint in Los Angeles, California.[4]

Career

Montana's first fashion job was a Givenchy campaign.[5] She has walked the runway for Marc Jacobs, Balmain, Oscar de la Renta, Rodarte, Bottega Veneta, Nina Ricci, and Tory Burch.[6] She has also walked for Anna Sui, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Rodarte, Tommy Hilfiger, and Zac Posen.[7]

Montana has appeared in campaigns for Brandon Maxwell,[8] Balmain,[9] MAC Cosmetics, Reebok, Marc Jacobs, Pyer Moss,[10] and Tom Ford.[11]

In 2022, Montana embarked on a career as a singer-songwriter. On February 1, 2023, she released her debut EP ebony under her birth name.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Q&As with Rodarte's favourite models. Dazed.
  2. Web site: Brandon Maxwell and Riley Montana Talk Representation, Authenticity, and Filming in Detroit. Vogue.
  3. Web site: Riley Montana on Life in Detroit. AnOther Magazine.
  4. Web site: Model Call: Riley Montana. 2014-04-15. WWD.
  5. Web site: How Riley Montana Rose to the Top of the Modeling World. 2014-05-27. Harper’s Bazaar.
  6. Web site: SUPERMODEL SHOWDOWN: RILEY MONTANA. V magazine.
  7. Web site: Riley Montana Might Be Fashion's Next Black Supermodel, And For Good Reason. Huffington Post.
  8. Web site: Brandon Maxwell and Riley Montana Talk Representation, Authenticity, and Filming in Detroit. Vogue.
  9. Web site: tear-stained beauties dilone, jourdan, and more join balmain campaign. i-D.
  10. Web site: Pyer Moss Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond Debuts "Seven Mothers" Short Film At NYC Pop-Up Shop. BET.
  11. Web site: TOM FORD BOYS & GIRLS 2017 FILM CAMPAIGN. Les Falcons.
  12. Web site: ebony by Ebony Riley. Apple Music.