Biography
Vlada Roslyakova — supermodel with roots in the USSR
Vlada Roslyakova is a Russian supermodel born in Omsk (Siberia) who became one of the world's most in-demand runway models — a favourite of Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel and a regular presence on the world's most prestigious catwalks.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Omsk (Siberia)
Born in Omsk in 1987 — deep in the Siberian heartland — Roslyakova's journey from one of Russia's most remote major cities to the Chanel runway is one of fashion's great stories of discovery. Her unique look — ethereal, architectural — embodied Karl Lagerfeld's aesthetic vision for Chanel in the mid-2000s.
Family Tree
Subject
Vlada Roslyakova🇺🇸 USA
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Self (Born there)
Vladimir Roslyakov
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Origin
Omsk (Siberia)🇷🇺 USSR
Historical context
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1922–1991
Omsk (Siberia). At the time, this region was one of the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union.
Map: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel muse — dozens of Chanel runway shows and campaigns
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One of the world's most in-demand runway models of the mid-2000s
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Vogue Paris, Vogue Italia, and international magazine covers
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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show appearances
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Born in Omsk, Siberia — one of the most geographically remote origins in international fashion
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