Irina Lazareanu Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9½ in |
Weight | 52 kg |
Date of Birth | June 8, 1982 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Irina Lazareanu is a Romanian-born Canadian model and folk singer who is best known for her work with brands like Chanel and designers such as Karl Lagerfeld and Nicolas Ghesquière. She has also done modeling work for a variety of other brands such as Anna Sui, Lanvin, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Versace, The Kooples, Gap, and many more. She has been featured in numerous magazines like W Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, Italian Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, and Nylon. As a singer, Irina has collaborated with artists like Mark Ronson, Sean Lennon, Pete Doherty, and has performed at several music festivals such as Coachella and the Cannes Film Festival. She released her debut album Some Place Along the Way in 2010.
Born Name
Irina Lazareanu
Nick Name
Irina
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Nationality
Education
Irina attended the Royal Academy of Dance in London, England to study ballet.
Occupation
Model
Manager
Irina is signed to several modeling agencies –
- Why Not Model Agency – Milan
- Select Model Management
- Elite Model Management – Paris
- UNO Models – Barcelona & Madrid
- The Society Model Management
- Push Management
- Marilyn Agency – New York (2009 – 2013)
- Storm Models – London (2006 – 2013)
- Marilyn Agency – Paris (2006 – 2013)
- Giovanni Model Management – Montreal (2008 – 2011)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9½ in or 176½ cm
Weight
52 kg or 115 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Irina dated –
- Freja Erichsen – Danish model Freja and Irina are best friends. They had also done dating in the past.
- Pete Doherty (2004-2007) – English musician Pete Doherty started dating Irina in 2004 when they met at a party in Shepherd’s Bush. She was also briefly engaged to Pete two times in the past – first one in 2004 and then in October 2007. In between, they also broke their relationship. She also served as the drummer for Doherty’s band Babyshambles and co-wrote a song.
- Sean Lennon (2007) – After separating from Pete, she started dating American musician Sean Lennon in May 2007. She also recorded an album Some Place Along The Way with him. She broke up with him later that year.
- Phillip Lim (2010-2012) – She started dating American fashion designer Phillip Lim on May 3, 2010 and separated in 2012.
- Keir Knight (2012-Present) – She commenced dating contemporary dancer Keir Knight in 2012. They are engaged now and have plans to get married soon.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
Distinctive Features
The well-known model is a musician too.
Measurements
32-25-35 in or 81-63.5-89 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Bra Size
32B
Shoe Size
7 (US) or 37.5 (EU) or 4.5 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
Irina Lazareanu advertised for Aniye By, Anna Molinari, Anthony Vaccarello, Balenciaga, Chanel, Chanel Paris-Monte Carlo, Coach, Gap, Hobbs, Joop!, Just Cavalli, L’Oréal, Maison Michel, Mulberry, Philippe Dubuc for Icone Simons, Roberto Cavalli, Sonia Rykiel, Saks Fifth Avenue, SJSJ, The Kooples, Tiffany, and Topshop.
Best Known For
Her quirky, vintage-inspired style.
She is obsessed with the 1960s-1970s London style – clothes, music, artists, movies, authors, etc.
First Film
In 2007, she appeared in a musical TV movie Fashion Rocks as herself.
First Fashion Show
She appeared in the Ready to Wear – Spring / Summer 2004 fashion show where she walked the ramp for designers and brands like Clements Ribeiro, Dice Kayek, Maria Chen-Pascual, Emma Cook, House of Jazz, John Rocha, Margaret Howell, Michiko Koshino, Rafael Lopez, and FrostFrench.
First TV Show
In 2008, Irina appeared in two episodes of the Spanish television series Silenci? as herself.
Irina Lazareanu Facts
- She moved to Canada at 5 from Romania and at 13 moved to London, England to learn ballet.
- Irina left ballet dancing after she broke her knee.
- She began modeling at 17.
- Irina has played drums for Peter Doherty’s band Babyshambles and has also assisted in writing songs.
- Irina has also recorded an album Some Place Along The Way together with American musician Sean Lennon.
- She likes songwriting and dancing.
- Irina released her first book titled Runway Bird in April 2022.