Yumi Lambert

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Yumi Lambert
Yumi Lambert

Yumi Lambert walking in the Philosophy by Natalie Ratabesi Spring/Summer 2014 fashion show on September 11, 2013 at New York Fashion Week. Photo by Christopher Macsurak.
Born Belgium
Modeling information
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Green
Measurements 32-24-35 (US), 81-61-89 (EU)
Dress size 4 (US), 34 (EU)
Shoe size 8.5 (US), 39 (EU), 6.5 (UK)
Manager Dominique (Belgium); Nathalie (Paris); IMG (London, New York, Milan)

Laura Yumi Lambert, known professionally as Yumi Lambert is a Belgian model.[1]

Early life

Yumi Lambert hails from Jodoigne, Belgium.[2] She is a quarter Japanese, inherited from her Father's side of her family. She first attempted to start her modelling career by participating in the Elite Model Look, but was unsuccessful. Still wanting to pursue her dream of modelling, she spontaneously visited Dominique Models in Brussels, where she was signed.[3] She is represented by Nathalie Models in Paris and IMG in Paris, Milan and New York.[4]

Career

Yumi first appeared as Model of the Week at Models.com in January 2012 and listed as one of the Top Ten New Faces of SS13.[5] She made her runway debut in SS13 for Nicholas K, where she closed the show. She went on walk for numerous fashion houses that season, including Giorgio Armani, Dior, Fendi, Nina Ricci, Miu Miu and Prada. Making a splash with her striking look, she was personally chosen by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel's East Asian-inspired Spring 2013 campaign.[6] She is the first Belgian model to participate in a Chanel campaign.[7] The following season, she walked in a total of 43 shows.[8]

Yumi has shot for a variety of magazines. She has been featured on the cover of Jalouse, Marie Claire Belgium, Elle Belgium, SPUR Japan and a Vogue Japan supplement. She has also featured in editorials for magazines such as Vogue Italia, Vogue China, V, CR Fashion Book and Dazed & Confused.

Personal life

Yumi has stated her favorite band is Arcade Fire.

Notes

  1. ↑ "Yumi Lambert"
  2. ↑ "Une mineure belge au centre d’une campagne controversée de Chanel (in French)"
  3. ↑ "Model of the Week:Yumi"
  4. ↑ http://models.com/models/yumi-lambert
  5. ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2229356/FASHION-TOP-TEN-SS13-NEW-FACES.html
  6. ↑ "Chanel looks East for its Spring 2013 Campaign Starring Stella Tennant, Ondria Hardin and Yumi Lambert"
  7. ↑ "Yumi, une Belge chez Chanel (in French)"
  8. ↑ http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f52/yumi-lambert-164521-35.html#post11589911

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