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Encyclopedia > Jessica Stam
Jessica Stam
Date of birth April 23, 1986 (1986-04-23) (age 21)
Place of birth Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair color Naturally red, currrently blonde
Eye color Blue
Measurements 86-61-88
Weight 108 lb (49 kg)
Dress size 34 (EU) / 4 (US) / 6 (UK)

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Early life and discovery

Stam was born in Kincardine, Ontario, and grew up on a farm alongside her six brothers. As a child, her family was very religious, practicing the Christian faith. She originally wanted to be a dentist.[1] The Municipality of Kincardine is located on the shores of Lake Huron in the County of Bruce in the province of Ontario, Canada. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government - Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... A Dentist and Dental Assistant perform surgery on a patient. ...


Stam was discovered in a local Tim Hortons coffee shop by Michèle Miller, an agent at the International Model Management agency in Barrie, Ontario, who found Stam on the way back from Canada's Wonderland, a theme park just outside Toronto.[1] Tim Hortons is a coffee-and-doughnut fast food restaurant chain largely based in Canada. ... Motto: The People are the City, Barrie Means Business (advertising campaign) Location of Barrie, Ontario Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Established (town) 1837 Established (city) 1853 Government  - Mayor Dave Aspden  - Council Barrie City Council  - MPP Joe Tascona (PCO)  - MP Patrick Brown (CPC) Elevation 76 m (249. ... Canadas Wonderland (often referred to locally as Wonderland) is a 330 acre theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, 30 kilometres north of Toronto, Ontario. ...


Stam attended St. Joseph's High School in Barrie, Ontario, where she lived with roommate and fellow model Michelle V.[citation needed] St. ... Motto: The People are the City, Barrie Means Business (advertising campaign) Location of Barrie, Ontario Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Established (town) 1837 Established (city) 1853 Government  - Mayor Dave Aspden  - Council Barrie City Council  - MPP Joe Tascona (PCO)  - MP Patrick Brown (CPC) Elevation 76 m (249. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government - Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area...


Career

Stam's Miss Sixty campaign

As soon as photographer Steven Meisel discovered the then 16-year-old Stam, he cast her in every ad campaign of his, and suddenly she was a star. "I guess I'm his muse," she has said of her mentor.[1] Stam won the Los Angeles Model Look Search in 2002.[citation needed] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Steven Meisel (born 1954) is an American photographer, who obtained popular acclaim with his photographs of friend Madonna in the latters 1992 book Sex designed by Fabien Baron and for his work in US and Italian Vogue. ...


Her career was set off when she appeared on the cover of UK & German Vogue and she has appeared in advertisements for Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Vera Wang, Valentino, Miu Miu, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Holt Renfrew. In 2004, Stam appeared in the short film Agent Orange. For other meanings, see vogue. ... Marc Jacobs (born April 9, 1963 in New York City) is an American fashion designer. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Vera Wang (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; born June 27, 1949) is an American fashion designer based in New York, NY, USA. She is known for her wedding gown collection, among other specialties. ... For other uses, see Valentino (disambiguation). ... Miu Miu is a clothing line from the Prada fashion house, begun in 1992, and headed by Miuccia Prada. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Guccio Gucci and Gucci, accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Prada, S.p. ... Dolce & Gabbana (pronounced Dol-che Gabb-an-a) is a high-end fashion house started by the Italian designers Domenico Dolce, born near Palermo, Sicily, and Stefano Gabbana, born in Milan, Italy. ... Gianni Versace S.p. ... Holt Renfrew is a chain of high-end Canadian department stores. ... Amazon. ...


Good friend and fashion designer Marc Jacobs recently created a bag inspired by and named after her (The Marc Jacobs Stam). Fashion Show, in which she had her own featurette and opened a Theme entitled "Pink".


In the January 2006, she appeared in the Rochas ad campaign, shooted and directed by Bruno Aveillan. Rochas Fall 2006 collection Rochas is a fashion, beauty, and perfume house founded in 1925[1] by Marcel Rochas, the first designer of 2/3-length coats and skirts with pockets. ... Bruno Aveillan (born 1968 in Toulouse) is a director. ...


For Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear, Stam walked a total of 64 shows combined during the New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks. During Paris's Spring/Summer 2007 Haute Couture fashion week she walked for Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Christian Dior, Givenchy, and Jean Paul Gaultier. She currently stands at number five on the "Top 50 Models" rating at models.com. A Fashion Week catwalk Vogue editors Anna Wintour and André Leon Talley during New York Fashion Week A fashion week is a fashion industry event, lasting approximately one week, that allows fashion designers or houses to display their latest collections. ... Haute couture (French for high sewing or high dressmaking; IPA: ) refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted fashions. ... Not to be confused with Channel. ... Christian Marie Marc Lacroix (May 16, 1951 in Arles, France) is a French fashion designer. ... Christian Dior (January 21, 1905 – October 23, 1957), was an influential French fashion designer. ... Givenchy (pronounced ) is a French brand of clothing, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics. ... Jean-Paul Gaultier (born April 24, 1952, in Arcueil) is a French fashion designer. ...


In the May 2007 issue of American Vogue she was featured on the cover with fellow models: Doutzen Kroes, Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pivovarova, Agyness Deyn, Coco Rocha, Hilary Rhoda, Chanel Iman, and Lily Donaldson as the new crop of supermodels. Doutzen Kroes (born January 23, 1985) is a Dutch supermodel. ... Caroline Aparecida Trentini (born July 6, 1987) is a Brazilian supermodel. ... Raquel Zimmermann (born May 6, 1983 in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil[1][2]) is a Brazilian supermodel. ... Sasha Pivovarova (Russian: , born January 21, 1985) is a Russian supermodel. ... Agyness Deyn (born Laura Hollins[1] on 16 February 1986) is an English model. ... Coco Rocha (born September 10, 1988) is a Canadian supermodel from Richmond, British Columbia. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Chanel Iman Robinson[1] (born 1989) is a Korean/African-American model from Atlanta, USA.[2] She grew up in Culver City, California and attended Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. ... Lily Donaldson (born January 27, 1987) is an English supermodel. ...


In July 2007, earning at an estimated total of $1.5 million in the past 12 months, Forbes named her fifteenth in the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels.[2] This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Currently she stars in campaigns for Bulgari, Lanvin and Escada. She also appears in the F/W 2007 Christian Dior, DKNY, Miss Sixty and Roberto Cavalli ad campaigns. Italian jeweler and luxury goods retailer Bulgari (usually written BVLGARI in ancient Roman style) is named after its founder, Greek Sotirio Bulgari (Σωτήριος Βούλγαρης). The company was founded in 1884 in Rome, Italy. ... Jeanne Lanvin (1867-1946), born in Brittany, France, began as a milliner in 1890, but is famous for the robe de style and semi-modern fashion techniques. ... Escada is a leading luxury retail brand worldwide, famed for their perfumes, fragrances, and clothing. ... Christian Dior (January 21, 1905 – October 23, 1957), was an influential French fashion designer. ... DKNY (Donna Karan New York) is the label of fashion designer Donna Karan. ... Roberto Cavalli (born November 15, 1940) is a well-known Italian fashion designer of modern luxury clothing. ...


Trademarks

Stam's main trademark is her eyes, which are a light blue bordering on grey. She is also one of the models considered a "doll face." Others in this category include Gemma Ward, Lily Cole, Caroline Trentini, Lisa Cant, Devon Aoki and Heather Marks. Gemma Ward (born November 3, 1987) is an Australian supermodel and actress. ... Lily Cole (born May 19, 1988) is an English supermodel and actress. ... Caroline Aparecida Trentini (born July 6, 1987) is a Brazilian supermodel. ... Lisa Cant (born 1985 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a Canadian supermodel. ... Devon Edwenna Aoki (born August 10, 1982) is an American model and actress. ... Heather Marks (born July 25, 1988) is a Canadian supermodel. ...


Personal life

Stam previously dated Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In January of 2006 she was photographed topless while frolicking with Kiedis on the Caribbean island of St. Barts. On January 12, 2006 she was photographed with him during a Los Angeles Lakers/Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Before Kiedis, Stam dated Harrison Ford's son, Malcolm. Recently, in 2007, she split up with boyfriend Adam Goldstein. Anthony Kiedis (born November 1, 1962) is the lead singer and a co-founder of the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. ... “West Indian” redirects here. ... Anthem For Sweden - The Land of The Incredible Biffs Capital (and largest city) Gustavia Official languages Swedish Government  -  Prime Minister of Sweden Nick XII Bonaparte  -  Prefect Per af Biffsläkt  -  President of the Territorial Council none yet; however Henning is the mayor of Saint-Barthelemy Overseas Collectivity of Sweden   -  Swedish... is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in Los Angeles, California. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Staples Center is a multipurpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles, California adjacent to the LA Live development. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... For the silent film actor, see Harrison Ford (silent film actor). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... At the Key Club. ...


Agencies

  • Michèle Miller Barrie
  • IMG London
  • IMG Milan
  • IMG New York
  • IMG Paris

IMG, originally known as the International Management Group is a leading global talent agency and production company. ...

References

  1. ^ a b c Croft, Claudia (2004-12-05). Interview: They call her Stam. The Sunday Times. Retrieved on 2007-03-28.
  2. ^ http://www.forbes.com/media/2007/07/19/models-media-bundchen-biz-media-cz_kb_0716topmodels.html

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Persondata
NAME Stam, Jessica
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Canadian model
DATE OF BIRTH April 23, 1986
PLACE OF BIRTH Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH

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Jessica Stam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (349 words)
Jessica Stam (born April 23, 1986 in Kincardine, Ontario), also known simply as Stam, is a Canadian supermodel.
Stam was discovered in a local Tim Hortons coffee shop by Michèle Miller, an agent at the International Model Management agency in Barrie, Ontario, who found Stam on the way back from Paramount Canada's Wonderland, a theme park just outside Toronto.
Stam is currently the face of Armani, Sonia Rykiel, BCBG, and Rochas for 2006.
Jessica: Information from Answers.com (361 words)
There is midrash by Rashi suggesting that Yiskah is also a name for Sarah, so the meaning of this name makes sense for two reasons: people would gaze at her beauty, and she was known to be a prophetess.
Jessica was first used in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice as the name of Shylock's daughter.
Jessica was one of the top three baby names throughout the 1980s-90s, and was # 1 in the UK in 2005.
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