Romee Strijd

Romee Strijd, born on July 19, 1995, in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, began her modeling career at a young age. She was initially approached by a talent scout in Amsterdam at 13 but initially declined. After reconsideration, at 15, she signed with DNA Model Management in 2011. Her early career involved working in fashion capitals such as Milan, Paris, and New York City for campaigns and runway shows for brands including Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and Prada. She took a hiatus from modeling at age 17 to complete her schooling in the Netherlands, later resuming her career and relocating to New York City. This period allowed her to approach modeling with renewed dedication and a clearer perspective on her career path.

Strijd’s career advanced significantly when she was selected to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2014. The following year, in 2015, she was designated a Victoria’s Secret Angel, a recognition that elevated her profile within the industry. During her tenure as an Angel from 2015 to 2018, she consistently participated in the brand’s annual fashion shows. In 2017, she transferred her representation to IMG Models, further solidifying her presence in high fashion. A notable milestone was in 2018 when she was selected to wear the Shooting Star Swarovski Look in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Beyond the runway, she has appeared on the covers of international editions of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Maxim, and contributed to editorials for British, German, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese, and Dutch Vogue, among others.

In addition to her modeling work, Strijd has expanded her professional endeavors. She became a brand ambassador for the Australian swimwear brand Seafolly in 2018 and has engaged in campaigns for various fashion and beauty labels. In 2020, she founded the clothing and jewelry brand Naetur. Furthermore, Strijd launched her YouTube channel on July 16, 2017, where she shares vlogs, behind-the-scenes content, and beauty-related material. Her channel reached 1.86 million subscribers and accumulated over 190 million views by 2023, showcasing her ability to connect with a broad audience through digital media.