the The 90s were defined by supermodels like Naomi Campbellthe Claudia Schiffer And the Cindy Crawford, who changed the concept of modeling forever with their amazing career and fame. However, the way has already been paved by equally charismatic models such as Marbissa Hennink.
Born and raised in Amsterdam, Marbissa began her modeling career at the age of 16 and wrote her own story alongside other girls of that generation, such as Ines de la Fressangethe Carla Bruni And the Chanel Iman.
He did not leave any rejection from the agency Eileen Ford (one of the largest companies at the time) to prevent her from realizing her childhood dream of becoming a model. In 1985, Marbissa participated in her first fashion show. Dolce Gabbanafrom the Italian design duo with whom he still maintains a special relationship.
With the help of a famous fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez He also came into contact with other prominent designers of the time, including Karl Lagerfeld and Azzedine Alaïa. Marbissa quickly gained a steady presence on her own catwalks, as well as the shows of Valentino, Christian Lacroix, Oscar de la Renta and Gianfranco Ferré. Bryan Ferry chose her to star in his unforgettable video for “Slave to Love,” in which the top model dances in slow motion to the beats of the favorite song.
Even earning the nickname “The Catwalk Contessa” for her numerous catwalk appearances in the 1990s, Marbissa then packed up her heels and retired from fashion to pursue a new career as an interior designer.
Marbissa returned to the runways in 2004, closing the fall-winter show for designer Antonio Marras, and in January 2011 she was chosen to walk in a special fashion show held by the designer. Alberta Ferretti In Florence, Italy. Then, in May 2011, she participated in the “Fashion for Relief” show in Cannes, France, while the following year Dolce Gabbana They launched a clothing line “High fashion” They chose Hennink as the global ambassador for the series.
Great yesterday Marbissa Hennink She made a surprise appearance at the Basilis show during Athens Fashion Week. The supermodel closed out the beloved Greek designer's show with his new Pret-a-Porter collection 'Film Noir' For the fall and winter season 2024-2025.
The fashion show was held at the Iris Cinema in a nostalgic atmosphere, where Marbissa reunited with her dear friend and colleague Vicky Colliano, with whom she has walked countless catwalks in the past.
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