- Monika Jagaciak
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Monika Jagaciak Born January 15, 1994
Poznan, Wielkopolska, PolandHeight 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] Hair color Light brown Eye color Blue / green Measurements 80-57-86 (EU), 32.5-22.5-34 (US) Dress size 34 (EU), 4 (US)[2] Agency IMG models Monika "Jac" Jagaciak (born January 15, 1994) is a Polish model. Since signing with IMG Models in 2007 Jagaciak has been given the nickname "Jac" by the agency.[3]
As of July 2011 Jagaciak currently ranks 8th on the Top 50 Models Women List by Models.com[4]
Contents
Career
Early work & controversy, 2007-08
Jagaciak's modeling career began in 2007 after she was encouraged by her sister to attend an open casting call at a shopping center in Poland.[5] She was then picked up by IMG who signed her and in July 2007 she appeared on the cover of French Jalouse. Her big break came at age 13,[6] when Jagaciak went on to land a Hermes campaign for the Fall/Winter 2007 season alongside Daria Werbowy, beating out 600 other candidates while still in primary school. Jagaciak stated in a later interview that before doing the campaign she had never heard of Hermes, nor had she heard of the photographer of the shoot Peter Lindbergh, "I think not knowing helped me stay relaxed" she said.[7] Though Jagaciak's photos incensed some critics, who were upset at the idea of sexualizing girls at such a young age.[6] Soon after, Jagaciak began traveling overseas for her career and in 2008 she traveled to Japan where she landed the cover of Elle.[8] In May 2008 she appeared for the second time on the cover of French Jalouse, and in October 2008 Jagaciak also landed covers for Japanese Harper's Bazaar, and Japanese Spur.[8] Jagaciak was set to appear on the cover of Australian Vogue when the editor decided she was wasn't old enough,[9] and she had to sit out fashion shows due to age regulations.[7]
Despite her success Jagaciak's young age and presence in the fashion industry caused huge controversy when, in 2008 at the age of 14, she was deemed inappropriate for Australian Fashion Week.[10] After getting some criticisms about sexualization of young models in the fashion industry, organizers of Australian Fashion Week ruled that all children under 16-years-old be banned from walking at the shows in Sydney.[9] Jagaciak, who felt she was old enough, thought the decision was "stupid".[10] The question was never asked of Gemma Ward, who was 15 when she made her Australian Fashion Week debut in May 2003 or of another Australian model, Tallulah Morton, who was 13 when she made her debut at the event two years later.[11] Her mother Marlena said she accompanied her daughter on assignments and would never put her in danger. Monika's mother believes her daughter has enough support to handle the tough industry but does not resent Australia's ban.[10]
Breakthrough, 2009-present
After waiting 2 years, at 15-years-old, she made a splash in the Fall 2009 shows, debuting at New York Fashion Week, walking in a slew of shows, from Donna Karan to Calvin Klein Collection (which she opened and closed), becoming one of the most talked-about newcomers of the fall 2009 season.[6][7] She became known for her powerful runway walk — even though she fell on the Hervé Léger runway, she went on to close both Marc Jacobs and Marni. She has gone on to walk in Milan too, walking for Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Versace, and many more, but she didn't meet the age requirement to walk in Paris so she skipped those. As of May 2009 she's been on thirteen magazine covers.[6] And became one of the "Top Ten Models to Watch" by New York Magazine.[12] Designer Francisco Costa said of her when she became the face of Calvin Klein, "She possesses a timeless beauty that gives her the ability to be highly versatile, making her one of the most promising new models today."[12]
For FW10 her advertising campaigns included Valentino, Alberta Ferretti, Chanel Beauty, Marc Jacobs, and Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti.[13] However, her contract with Calvin Klein ended for the Fall/Winter 2010 season, and Jagaciak was subsequently replaced by Dutch model Lara Stone.[citation needed] She made the spring 2011 "New York Fashion Week’s Top Ten Models" list at No. 7 opening for Tommy Hilfiger and closing shows for Derek Lam, Richard Chai LOVE.[14]
Personal life
Jagaciak was born in Poznan, Wielkopolska, Poland and comes from an athletic family. Her dad coaches athletes from Wielkopolska, and her sister, Anna Jagaciak (who was recently announced to be Poland's best long jumper[8]), competes in long jump and triple jump. If she weren’t modeling, she would probably be training like her sister.[7] Monika and her family live in Puszczykowo, a township of just 9000 surrounded by national park about 300km west of Warsaw.[10] In her spare time Jagaciak enjoys playing sports and drawing.[5] Despite Jagaciak's busy career she considers education very important and her mother, Marlena, claims Monika is a good student and does very well at school.[10]
Her model friends include Frida Gustavsson, Karlie Kloss, Lindsey Wixson, Imogen Morris Clarke, Nimue Smit, Sophie Srej, Anna Gushina, Auguste Abeliunaite, Lyndsey Scott, Yulia Leontieva, Samantha Gradoville and Katie Fogarty.[8] Her worst experience and scariest moment of her life was at 14 when she had to run away from an Australian journalist who was waiting outside her house and tried to chase her down for a story.[7]
References
- ^ "IMG Models". IMG Models. http://www.imgmodels.com/details.aspx?navbtn=1&cityID=1&modelid=177981&pic=124.jpg&subid=1767&mainsubid=1767&catID=1&indx=4. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
- ^ Fashion Model Directory profile
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- ^ "MODELS.com's 50 Top Models". http://models.com/model_culture/50topmodels/top50.cfm?fnumber=10&lnumber=6. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ a b [2]
- ^ a b c d Clott, Sharon (1 May 2009). "Meet the New Girl: Monika Jagaciak". New York Magazine. http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/05/meet_the_new_girl_monika_jagac.html. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Rao, Priya (25 August 2009). "This Week's Model: Monika Jagaciak". W (magazine). http://www.wmagazine.com/w/blogs/editorsblog/2009/08/25/this-weeks-model-monika-jac-ja.htm. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Jac - Model Profile". http://nymag.com/fashion/models/mjagaciak/monikajagaciak/.
- ^ a b Richard Shears, Andy Dolan (12 April 2008). "14-year-old Polish model banned from catwalk in row over sexualising young girls". Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-559046/14-year-old-Polish-model-banned-catwalk-row-sexualising-young-girls.html. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Anderson, Tim (1 May 2008). "Back to school for banned model Monika Jagaciak, 14". The Daily Telegraph. http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/fashion/back-to-school-for-banned-model/story-e6frfn7i-1111116210065. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ Huntington, Patty (14 April 2008). "Australian Fashion Week Sets Minimum Model Age". WWD. Fairchild Fashion Group. http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/australian-fashion-week-sets-minimum-model-age-457888. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
- ^ a b Lim, James (30 August 2009). "Top Ten Models to Watch". New York Magazine. http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/08/models_to_watch_1.html. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Jac Jagaciak - Advertising
- ^ Lim, James (17 September 2010). "New York Fashion Week’s Top Ten Models". New York Magazine. http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/09/tk.html#photo=7x62673.
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