Crystal Renn is a top American fashion model and author, born on 18th June 1986 in Miami, Florida. She began her modeling journey at just 14, when a professional scout discovered her in her hometown of Clinton, Mississippi. Early in her career, she was told she needed to lose almost a third of her body weight to succeed as a model. After struggling with anorexia nervosa for years, Crystal eventually reassessed her approach to exercise and nutrition, choosing a healthier path that would redefine her career.After gaining about 70 pounds (32 kg), Crystal Renn reemerged as a U.S. size 12 model, taking control of her own image and embracing her curves. Her agents, recognizing her unique appeal, repositioned her in the fashion industry as a plus-size model. As both a model and an author, Crystal Renn offers a rare combination of beauty, talent, and insight. Her book, Hungry: A Young Model’s Story of Appetite, Ambition and the Ultimate Embrace of Curves, shares her personal experiences in modeling, offering readers an honest view of the challenges faced by models in an industry often obsessed with body standards.Over the years, Crystal Renn has worked with numerous model agencies and high-profile photographers, including Steven Meisel and Ruven Afanador. She has signed lucrative contracts with top plus-size clothing brands such as Torrid, Evans, and Lane Bryant. Her modeling career spans international editorials, appearing in editions of Vogue across Japan, Spain, Latin America, France, Italy, Australia, Russia, and the U.S., as well as Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, V, I-D, and Vanity Fair. Through her collaborations with renowned model agencies, she has solidified her place as a versatile and sought-after fashion model.Crystal Renn has also walked for countless runway shows, featuring designers like Zac Posen, Chanel, Shiatzy Chen, Elena Miro, Heatherette, Vena Cava, and Jean Paul Gaultier. She has starred in advertising campaigns for H&M, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys New York, Liz Claiborne, Mango, DSquared, Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, and Philipp Plein. Notably, in 2007 she appeared in consecutive campaigns for Mango, and she was the face of Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer 2011 campaign.More than just a model, Crystal Renn represents the evolution of modern modeling. Through her writing, public appearances, and collaborations with fashion designers, she demonstrates the depth, intelligence, and resilience required in today’s competitive modeling industry. From her beginnings with model agencies to becoming an international icon, Crystal Renn continues to inspire both aspiring models and fashion professionals worldwide.
