Jamie Bochert

Jamie Bochert (born 1983) is an American musician and model, known for her work in independent fashion magazines and, sometimes, for her resemblance to Patti Smith.

Early life

Jamie Bochert studied dance while growing up in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Career

Modeling

Bochert was noticed by an agent in 2002 while working as a waitress at a restaurant in Los Angeles.

The model debuted on the catwalks of Paris for Ann Demeulemeester in March 2002 and was immediately noticed for her androgynous looks, which—in September of the same year—led to an appearance on the cover of British magazine i-D. In the months following, Bochert walked for various designer labels, including Diane von Furstenberg, Missoni, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Jean Paul Gaultier, Viktor & Rolf, Christian Lacroix, and Givenchy.

In May 2003, Bochert starred in the documentary Models: The Real Skinny.^[1] Despite her modeling success, in 2004, Bochert purportedly announced her withdrawal from the catwalks, to focus on her music. However, in 2008, she returned to work, signing new contracts with Women Management and Elite Model Management.

During her career Bochert was the star of the advertising campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Furla, Gucci, and Lanvin, for which she became the face in 2010; Marc Jacobs, Nars, and Sisley. She has appeared on numerous magazine covers, including Numéro, French and Italian Vogue (photographed by Steven Meisel), and The Face.

Music

Although she has maintained a lucrative career in modeling, Bochert has cited music—namely, her band, Francis Wolf—as her "top priority."^[2] With her band, she sings and plays guitar and piano. She has previously performed with singer-songwriter, author, and punk poet Patti Smith, to whom Bochert is said to bear a striking resemblance.

Film

In 2005, Bochert appeared in musician Kim Gordon's film Perfect Partner.^[3]

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