Petra Collins Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 59 kg |
Date of Birth | December 21, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Blue |
Petra Collins is a Canadian artist, fashion designer, director, fashion photographer, fashion model, and actress who was a resident photographer for Rookie magazine. She gained popularity in the early 2010s and has since directed a number of short films, including music videos for a number of artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Lil Yachty, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and Olivia Rodrigo. In addition to that, Petra Collins has also frequently served as an editorial photographer for publications like Vogue, Purple Magazine, i-D Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, Dazed & Confused, L’Officiel, Elle, and Love Magazine. In 2016, she was named one of Vogue‘s “40 Creatives To Watch” and she has also been named one of “30 Artists to Watch” by Artsy. Moreover, her acting credits include playing a supporting role in the comedy-drama streaming television series Transparent between 2014 and 2015.
Born Name
Petra Collins
Nick Name
Petra
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality
Education
Petra Collins went to the Rosedale Heights School of the Arts in downtown Toronto.
She then got enrolled at the Ontario College of Art and Design, where she studied criticism and curatorial practice. However, she didn’t complete her studies in college and dropped out after two years.
Occupation
Fashion Photographer, Artist, Fashion Designer, Director, Fashion Model, Actress
Family
- Father – Ian Collins (Former Criminal Lawyer and also ran a socks and pantyhose shop)
- Mother – A Hungarian refugee.
- Siblings – Anna Collins (Younger Sister) (Joined teacher training program at Canada’s National Ballet School)
Manager
Petra Collins has been repped by Zack and Jacob from Lighthouse Management and Media, Inc., Talent Management Company, West Hollywood, California, United States.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Petra Collins has dated –
- At the age of 16, she got into a relationship with a 35-year-old man. In fact, she lived with him for the last two years of her high school. Their relationship lasted for about 4 years.
- As of February 2017 and as per her interview with Forbes, she was in a relationship with an unidentified man. She had met him at the Paul’s Baby Grand at the ROXY Hotel in New York City.
- Justin Theroux (2018) – She was linked with American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter Justin Theroux in March 2018.
Race / Ethnicity
White
On her father’s side, she has British and Canadian ancestry, while on her mother’s side, she is of Hungarian descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curly hair
- Mole above her lips
Measurements
35-26-34 in or 89-66-86 cm
Dress Size
6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Bra Size
34A
Brand Endorsements
Petra Collins has done modeling work for
- Gucci (print ad)
- Calvin Klein
- Adidas
Best Known For
- Having clicked promotional campaigns for leading brands including Adidas, Gucci, and Nordstrom.
- Having photographed some of the A-lister celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian.
- Being one of the most outspoken campaigners for the end of taboo associated with female sexuality.
First TV Show
From 2014 to 2015, Petra appeared in 4Â episodes of the comedy-drama TV series, Transparent.
Petra Collins Favorite Things
- Photographers – Cindy Sherman and Nan Goldin
- Film Director – Wim Wenders
- Film – Paris, Texas
- Inspiration – Rihanna
- Fashion Designers – Julia Baylis, Meadham Kirchhoff, Mayan Toledano
Source – Oyster Mag, Vice
Petra Collins Facts
- She had a difficult childhood as her mother was diagnosed with bipolar disease and her father battled illness and financial problems. Apparently, her father had become bankrupt after people stopped wearing pantyhose.
- While growing up, she was diagnosed with severe dyslexia due to which she had to pull out of reading and math lessons in grade school. During her puberty, she developed an eating disorder as well.
- While growing up, she was very passionate about ballet but had to give it up at the age of 14 after she dislocated her knee.
- Her breakthrough photograph featured three of her sister’s friends sitting on the bed and talking while one of them smoked. She had clicked that picture with a 35-millimeter film camera, which she had borrowed from school.
- When she started out, Ryan McGinley was her inspiration. She finally got to meet him in 2013 at a gay bar in Toronto. He later made her one of his models.
- In 2013, she curated an art show called Gynolandscape and managed to persuade American Apparel to sponsor it and in return, she designed a t-shirt for them, which featured menstruating v*gina, leading to a major controversy.
- She was kicked off Instagram after she posted a self-portrait photograph that showed a hint of pubic hair. The incident led to a huge debate on censorship rules.
- In 2011, she started a website titled The Ardorous (theardorous.com), which is an online collective that features talented female artists and gives them an exclusive opportunity to showcase their work.
- Early in her career, she had created a fake email address, using which she used to communicate as her manager. She used this hack to get more respect and get better projects.
- After dropping out of college, she packed two suitcases of negatives and moved to New York City for better career opportunities.
- In June 2015, Petra published her art book, Babe, which along with her work also featured the works of over 30 photographers.
- Not only does she use her social media accounts to promote her work, but she also uses social media to scout for her muses (models).
- On April 29, 2017, she hosted her first public art piece with Contact Photo at King and Spadina in Toronto, Canada.