- Valentina Zelyaeva
Infobox Model
name = Valentina Zelyaeva
caption = Valentina Zelyaeva, 18th February 2007.
birthdate = birth date and age|1982|10|11
location =
height = height|ft=5|in=9.5
haircolor = Blonde
eyecolor = Green
ethnicity =Russian
measurements = 33.5-24-35.5 (US), 85-61-90 (EU)
dress size = 4 (US)
shoesize = 8 (US)Valentina Zelyaeva (Zeliaeva) (b.
11 October 1982 inMoscow ,Russia ) is a Russian model.Valentina has appeared in runway shows for
Balenciaga ,Christian Dior ,Dolce & Gabbana ,Fendi ,Gucci and Valentino, among many others [http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/valentina_zeliaeva] .Valentina has been featured in print advertisements for
Tommy Hilfiger , Coach, andCalvin Klein . She has signed a seven year deal withRalph Lauren , appearing in several high-profile campaigns for the designer. She has appeared on the covers of "Elle ", "Vogue (magazine) " and "Harper's Bazaar " [http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/valentina_zeliaeva] .Quotes
"I think it's discrimination (to ban underweight models). We are skinny, this is our work. There are lots of overweight people working in offices but I'm not going to say 'This girl is fat, she can't work in an office'", in response to a proposal to ban underweight models from Milan Fashion Week [http://www.thesundaily.com/article.cfm?id=15626]
Personal life
In July 2008, Valentina and her fiance revealed to family and friends that the model is expecting a child in February 2009. It is yet to be confirmed.
References and Links
* [http://www.style.com/peopleparties/modelsearch/thumb/person1414 Valentina Zelyaeva Photos] at style.com
* [http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/valentina_zeliaeva Valentina Zelyaeva] at the Fashion Model Directory
* [http://www.valentinazelyaeva.com/ Valentina Zelyaeva Website]Persondata
NAME=Zelyaeva, Valentina
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Russian model
DATE OF BIRTH=1982
PLACE OF BIRTH=Moscow Russia
DATE OF DEATH=
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