Nadja Sofie Bender Knudsen (born 3 June 1990), known professionally as Nadja Bender is a Danish fashion model.[2]

Nadja Bender
Nadja Bender in 2014
Born
Nadja Sofie Bender Knudsen

(1990-06-03) 3 June 1990 (age 34)
Modeling information
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Hair colorBlonde, Brown(natural)
Eye colorGreen
Agency
  • Oui Management (Paris)
  • FASHION MODEL MANAGEMENT (Milan)
  • Premier Model Management (London)
  • LINE UP MODEL MANAGEMENT (Barcelona)
  • Gossip Model Management (Copenhagen)
  • Model Management (Hamburg) [1]

Early life

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Before modeling, she studied nanotechnology at the University of Copenhagen.[3]

Career

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Bender was discovered when a neighbor contacted a modeling agent on her behalf.[4] She started her career with New York Model Management.

She debuted in September 2011, during NYFW, walking down the runway for Alexander Wang and Rodarte.[5] During the next year she also modeled for brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, Burberry, Versace, Gucci, Fendi, Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, and Christian Dior among many others.[5]

Bender's first modeling campaign was done for Gucci.[6] She has also done campaigns for H&M, Chanel, Fendi and Mango.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Nadja Bender - Model". MODELS.com.
  2. ^ "What's Danish for Beauty? Model Nadja Bender on Copenhagen's Best Kept Secrets". Vogue. 2015-08-05. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  3. ^ "Nadja Bender | models.com MDX". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  4. ^ "Meet The Face Of Fendi". British Vogue. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  5. ^ a b "Nadja Bender". Vogue.fr. 22 March 2019. Archived from the original on 5 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Nadja Bender". Interview Magazine. 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  7. ^ "Chanel - Cruise 2014 Ready-to-Wear - Fashion Advertisement | Brands | The FMD". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  8. ^ "Fendi - Autumn/Winter 2014 Ready-to-Wear - Fashion Advertisement | Brands | The FMD". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.