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Germany Helena Christensen has transitioned from a renowned supermodel to a multifaceted creative director, photographer, and fashion designer.
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Request A ShowSupermodel Helena Christensen starred in the latest campaign from Jeanne Damas's brand, Rouje.
Helena Christensen partnered with Rolla's for a 2025 collection, which includes baggy, flare and barrel jeans, and an accompanying Icon Campaign. She also collaborated with her best friend and stylist, Camilla Staerk.
Helena Christensen took on the role of Artistic Director at BoConcept, designing furniture and developing fabrics, in addition to featuring in brand campaigns. She launched the "Sweet Art" furniture collection.
Helena Christensen became a celebrity ambassador for the hair care brand Hårklinikken.
Helena Christensen endorsed N'AGE and its Dual Frax technology, a laser treatment.
Helena Christensen celebrated her first collaboration with Hunza G with an intimate dinner at Nine Orchard.
Christensen's collaboration with Triumph began in 2008 as the face of the brand, and she later acted as creative director for a lingerie collection in 2012.
Helena Christensen appeared in a print ad for Nine West.
Christensen partnered with Oxfam in 2009 to document the impact of climate change in Peru.
In 2006, Christensen launched the second annual Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign to raise money for Ireland's Action Breast Cancer and Europa Donna Ireland.
Helena Christensen appeared in a campaign for René Caovilla as part of 'The Icons'.
Helena Christensen teamed up with Karen Millen for a new '90s-inspired Icons Collection.
Helena Christensen and her son Mingus appeared in a campaign for Marcell Von Berlin.
Helena Christensen was born on December 25, 1968, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her early interests leaned towards music, but she began modeling at the age of nine. After completing her schooling, she relocated to Paris, France, where she worked for the French magazine ‘Elle’. In 1986, Christensen participated in the Miss Universe contest as Miss Denmark. Her modeling career gained significant momentum in June 1989 after being discovered by photographer Friedemann Hauss.
Christensen rapidly became one of the leading international catwalk models. A notable career milestone occurred in 1990 when she starred in the music video for Chris Isaak’s song “Wicked Game,” which received considerable acclaim on MTV and VH1. She became a spokesmodel for Revlon cosmetics in 1992 and appeared on the covers of prominent fashion magazines including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and W. Christensen also featured in campaigns for high-profile brands such as Chanel, Versace, Lanvin, Prada, Sonia Rykiel, Hermès, Valentino, and Karl Lagerfeld. She was one of the original “Angels” for Victoria’s Secret, appearing in their catalogs and television commercials alongside other notable models.
Her career expanded beyond modeling into various creative and entrepreneurial pursuits. In 1999, Christensen co-founded and served as a creative director for Nylon magazine. She also launched her own clothing line, Christensen & Sigersen, and later created a vintage clothing line sold in her mother’s store. In 2012, she designed a lingerie collection for Triumph, building on her previous role as the face of the brand starting in 2008. Christensen is also an accomplished photographer, with her work featured in Nylon, Marie Claire, and Elle, and showcased in exhibitions like “A Quiet Story” (2006) and “Far From, Close” (2008–09). In 2017, she participated in a Versace fashion show, an homage to Gianni Versace, alongside other supermodels. She continues to model and engage in creative projects.
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