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Shirley Mallmann

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Shirley Mallmann
Born
Shirley Patricia Mallmann

(1977-02-15) 15 February 1977 (age 47)
Santa Clara do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Zaiya Latt
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(m. 2002)​
Children2
Modeling information
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
AgencyThe Model CoOp (New York)
d'management group (Milan)
Francina Models (Barcelona)
Core Artist Management (Hamburg)
Way Model Management (Sao Paulo) [1]

Shirley Patricia Mallmann (born February 15, 1977)[2] is a Brazilian model. She is considered the first Brazilian top model[3] and is best known for her work with Jean Paul Gaultier, who immortalized her silhouette in his first perfume, "Classique" in a 2002 ad.[3] Known for her unique runway walk, Mallmann was also featured on multiple covers of Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan among others worldwide. She was also named celebrity of the year by E! Entertainment in 1999.

Early life and career

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Mallmann was born in Santa Clara do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. She is of German-Brazilian descent.[2] Besides her native Portuguese, Mallmann also speaks German, English and Italian.[4]

Before becoming a model, she worked in a shoe factory in Rio Grande do Sul until the age of 18.[3] In 1995, she moved to São Paulo with only R$300 in hand and a dream.[3] Her first modeling job was in 1995 when she appeared on the cover of Brazilian Elle magazine.[5]

Mallmann's international career began with the arrival of photographer Ellen von Unwerth in Brazil for Forum's 1996 winter campaign. Mallmann wasn't the main model in the campaign, but Von Unwerth turned her into the protagonist and nominated her for several jobs, such as the cover of the French Marie Claire with Patrick Demarchelier, the cover of the Italian Glamour magazine, and editorials for Harper's Bazaar and the Italian Vogue.[6] Mallmann went to New York and returned to her country as a supermodel.[3][7]

She appeared in the Pirelli Calendar photographed by Herb Ritts in June 1999,[8] and was chosen by US TV channel E! as "Celebrity of the Year" in 1999.[2]

In 2002, Mallmann starred in a commercial for Jean Paul Gaultier's perfume "Classique", who immortalized her silhouette in the bottle.[3][9][10]

Her career includes runway for designers such as Valentino, Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta, Alberta Ferretti, Bottega Veneta, Carolina Herrera, Christian Lacroix, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Chanel, Christian Dior, Miu Miu, Donna Karan, Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, Hermés, Ann Demeulemeester, Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, Vivienne Westwood, Anna Sui, Betsey Johnson, Richard Tyler, Anna Molinari, Badgley Mischka, Bill Blass, Blumarine, Chloé, Cynthia Rowley, Dirk Bikkembergs, Ellen Tracy, Fendi, Gianfranco Ferré, Lanvin, Nina Ricci, Dirk Bikkembergs, Helmut Lang, Kenzo, Guy Laroche, Roberto Cavalli, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Emanuel Ungaro, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Krizia, Max Mara, Mila Schön, Catherine Malandrino, Ocimar Versolato, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sonia Rykiel, Thierry Mugler, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Gai Mattiolo, Iceberg, Hervé Léger, Rifat Özbek, Rocco Barocco and Sportmax.

She did advertisements for Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Jean Paul Gautier, Dolce and Gabbana, Colcci, Emporio Armani, Lacoste, Alberta Ferreti, Guess?, Gianfranco Ferre, La Perla, Roberto Cavalli, Vivara, Marks & Spencer, Blumarine and Saks, as well as a 2001 appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the covers of multiple issues of Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire around the world.[2]

Mallmann holds the record for the most appearances on the cover of Brazilian magazine Donna, being featured in 8 covers between 1995 and 2013.[11]

In 2012, Mallmann appeared in a tribute to the James Bond franchise in celebration of its 50th anniversary for the Brazilian Elle magazine.[12] She starred in a video directed by Manuel Nogueira titled "Bond Girl Reloaded", where she dons looks from Alexandre Herchcovitch and Balmain, while battling armed villains, ending in a fiery explosion.[13]

Personal life

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Since 2002, Mallmann has been married to American hair stylist Zaiya Latt. They live in New York and have two sons, Axil, born in 2002, and Ziggy, born in 2008.[14][15]

She is an ambassador of the international Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which protects marine animals and deals with them in case of spilled oil.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Shirley Mallmann - Model Profile - Photos & latest news". Models.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d "Shirley Mallmann - Fashion Model". Fashion Model Directory. Archived from the original on February 29, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Modelos: Shirley Mallmann foi primeira topmodel do Brasil". Folha de São Paulo (in Portuguese). 4 July 2006. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  4. ^ "#StealTheLookTakesOverNYFW Shirley Mallmann: a primeira top brasileira a bombar no mundo da moda". YouTube (in Portuguese). March 29, 2016. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20.
  5. ^ "#TBT: Brazilian Supers Part 1". Steal The Look (in Portuguese). May 12, 2016. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Shirley Mallmann chega de NY para desfilar no MorumbiFashion Brasil" (in Portuguese). Folha de São Paulo. 20 July 1996. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Shirley Mallmann é estrela da Chanel" (in Portuguese). LilianPacce.com. 24 August 1998. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Pirelli Calendar by Herb Ritts, 1999". Agonistica. August 13, 2013. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016.
  9. ^ "Jean Paul Gaultier". YouTube. 11 January 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  10. ^ "Classique (2002) Jean-Paul Gaultier". Parfum de Pub. Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Donna 25 anos: saiba quem é a mulher que esteve na capa mais vezes e outras curiosidades da revista". GaúchaZH. May 11, 2018. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "Shirley Mallmann Stars as a Bond Girl for ELLE Brazil's Action Packed Film". Fashion Gone Rogue. 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  13. ^ "Bond Girl Reloaded for ELLE Brazil by Manuel Nogueira". YouTube. 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  14. ^ "Penso em voltar para o Brasil". ISTOÉ Gente, 2010 (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on August 22, 2017.,
  15. ^ "Top mother: a rotina de família e as novidades de Shirley Mallmann". Vogue Brasil (in Portuguese). October 16, 2012. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  16. ^ Brazilian Supermodel Shirley Mallmann[dead link]
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