From the Chippy to the Catwalk - Agyness Deyne

Born Agnes Hollins in the North of England,Deyne's striking looks have also proven to be a
Agyness Deyne worked in achip shop beforehit on the catwalk.While Giles Deacon cites her as
becoming one of Britain's hottest models. Fashionhis favourite model, she also walkedmost of the
designerHenry Holland grew up with her andmajor Spring/Summer 2007 catwalks, including
remains her best friend, "I used tobuy my chipsthose byLuella Bartley, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Zac
from her every Friday," he admits, "When wePosen, Michael Kors and more.
were about 14she was a bit of a scally, but sheLife off the CatwalkEffortlesslycool, Deyne's
always got loads of attention."personal style will also have every fashionista
A Distinctive BeautyTall and androgynous with adrooling.Playfully punk, she thinks nothing of
shock ofplatinum blonde hair, Deyne's distinctiveteaming masculine brogues with adelicate dress
look is reminiscent of EdieSedgwick. Her positionand colourful tights. She's also a fan of leggings,
as one the UK's most exciting modelsboldprints and eye-catching make up, all of which
wasconfirmed by an appearance on the cover ofwill be winging their wayonto the high street as
Italian Vogue in November2006, followed byDeyne cements her reputation as a style icon.
American Vogue in May 2007 and British Vogue inHer boyfriend, Josh Hubbard, plays in Indie band
June2007.The Paddingtons andDeyne admits that she too
Britain's biggest Fashion hope?Deyne has appearedwould have liked to pursue a career in music.She
in highprofile advertising campaigns for the likes ofcites her favourite bands as the Moldy Peaches, X
Armani, Burberry,Cacharel and Mulberry, appearingRay Spex, JeffreyLewis and of course, The
as the face of the latter alongsidethe legendaryPaddingtons.
Karen Elson. She is also the face of HenryThe next Kate Moss?An ardent tea drinker, she is
Holland'srenowned House of Holland label.tipped to bethe next Kate Moss and she is
A naturally photogenic girl, she has beencertainly becoming the brightest star inBritish
photographed by someimpressive talent, includingfashion. Christopher Kane, a London-based fashion
Bruce Weber and Mario Testino. Livelydesigner, isjust one of the fashion industry insiders
anddramatic, she is particularly fond of the morewho believe Agyness could bethe next big thing.
theatrical shows andshoots. The results of whichHe said: "Every decade, there is a girl of
can be seen in her wonderfully outlandishwork forthemoment and, right now, that moment belongs
both John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood.to Agyness.