Английская Википедия:Colette Pechekhonova
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Colette Pechekhonova is a Russian model.
Early life
Pechekhonova was born on March 12, 1980, in Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg. She was a student of ballet from a young age.[1] While in college studying medicine,[1] she sent pictures of herself to various agencies. The owner of one of them, Cros Coitton of Parisian agency Nathalie Models,[1] noticed her photo and signed her almost immediately.[1]
Career
Pechekhonova's debut into the fashion world was at the Spring/Summer 1999 Fendi show.[2][1] She walked a total of 40 shows that season, making her an international success. After signing with New York Model Management in 1999, she walked for Calvin Klein as an exclusive.[2] Her career continued until her decision to retire in 2004.[2]
She eventually changed her mind, signing with Nathalie Models once more in 2007.[2] She became a regular favorite with Bottega Veneta.[1][3] She began booking many editorials as well,[4] posing for magazines like I-D, Vogue, and Velvet.
Since her debut in 1998, she has also walked for Viktor & Rolf, Versace, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy.[2][1][3]
Personal life
Pechekhonova made friends with other models like Anouck Lepere, Iris Strubegger, and Eugenia Volodina.[2] She is interested in the subject of cinema.[2]
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