Vlada Roslyakova in Numéro Tokyo July/August 2009

Vlada Roslyakova is a Russian supermodel.

Early life and modeling

Vlada has been modeling since childhood. She began in Russia, then moved on to Tokyo. After her first show, Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2004, Vlada almost quit modeling due to fear, but she decided to continue with it and was rewarded later. When she arrived in New York City, she began modeling for well-known designers and became one of the most sought-after faces in the industry.

Her ad campaigns now include Nina Ricci, Moschino Cheap & Chic, D&G, Vera Wang Bridal, Burberry Blue Label, Hermès, Miss Sixty, MaxMara, Christian Lacroix,Christian Lacroix Fragrance, Dolce & Gabbana, Jill Stuart Beauty, Jill Stuart Fragrance, Derercuny, Donna Karan, DKNY, Daks Japan, Karl Lagerfeld, and Lacoste. Additionally, Vlada has been the muse for designer Christian Lacroix.

On January 15, 2007, Time magazine cited Roslyakova as one of the dangerously underweight models who could be banned from Milan Fashion Week for her low body mass index. Vlada has always said she's "naturally skinny" and that she can eat a lot of food and "not gain a gram".

On January 27, 2009, Vlada closed the spring Haute Couture Christian Lacroix show, for the third time in a row.

Vlada's trademark is her unique walk on the runways, where she leans back as she walks. She is known for being goofy backstage, and models say she is "a lovable person". Vlada is also known for her unique "baby-doll" looks, along with models like Gemma Ward, Jessica Stam, Lisa Cant, and Heather Marks.

Personal life

When she began modeling, Roslyakova changed her name from Elena to Vlada in order to distinguish herself from another model named Elena Rosenkova. Vlada is a feminine form of her father's name, Vladimir.

Vlada has said that she is interested in studying psychology and if not for modeling, she would be studying at a university. In backstage interviews she has mentioned that she enjoys classic Russian food, like blinis, as well as sushi and smoothies. Vlada has said that she enjoys reading classic Russian books and enjoys the fantasy aspect. She keeps them in her bag quite often. She also enjoys club music. Aside from the weight topics on TV and newspapers, she keeps a low profile.

Birth name	Влада Рослякова (Elena Roslyakova)
Date of birth	July 8, 1987
Place of birth	Omsk (Siberia), Russian SFSR
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color	Red (dyed)
Eye color	Blue
Measurements	31.5-23-34 (US), 80-58-86 (EU)
Weight	Under 115 lbs
Dress size	2 (US), 6 (UK)
Shoe size	7 (US), 38 (EU)