Irina Pantaeva, a trailblazing fashion model, made history by becoming the most successful indigenous Asian model in the annals of fashion. She shattered glass ceilings by being the first indigenous Asian model to adorn the covers of renowned publications such as Vogue and Elle, earning her the distinction of being one of the iconic supermodels of the 1990s.
Internationally recognized for her remarkable work with prestigious fashion houses like Christian Dior, Chanel, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Thierry Mugler, Gianni Versace, Alexander McQueen, Kenzo, Valentino, Prada, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, and Missoni, among others, Pantaeva achieved another groundbreaking feat by becoming the first indigenous Asian model to be featured in the esteemed Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.
Beyond her illustrious fashion career, Irina Pantaeva also made a name for herself in the world of acting. She appeared as Jade in the action-packed film Mortal Kombat and shared the screen with acclaimed actor John Lithgow in a sitcom. In addition, she played herself in the cult classic film Zoolander, directed by the visionary Ben Stiller.
