DARIA STROKOUS
Hailing from Moscow, this incredible Russian beauty has made status within the fashion industry beyond any standard. In fact, Daria Strokous is included on the elite list of New Generation of "Industry Icons" by Models.com. And iconic couldn't define her any better.
Strokous made her modelling debut on the Milano runway in exclusive for PRADA. This made her an absolute must for top iconic designers alike for many seasons to come. From there she was immediately crowned a Top 10 Model for 2008 according to V and NY Times magazines.
Strokous soon began working for editorial and adverstising projects with top industry photographers including Mario Sorrenti, Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Paul Wetherell, Jason Kibbler, Willy Vanderperre, Annie Leibovitz, Glen Luchford, Karl Lagerfeld, Josh Olins, Ines & Vinoodh, Paolo Roversi, Gregory Harris, Daniel Jackson, Michael Thompson, Emma Summerton, Steven Klein, Solve Sundsbo, Mikael Jansson, Mert & Marcus, Nathaniel Goldberg, Josh Olins, Steve Hiett and Craig McDean.
She has frequently been seen in high publications like Interview, 10, V Magazine, Numero, Love, W Magazine, i-D, Another Magazine with Italia, USA, Spain, UK, Russia, China, Korea, Portugal and Japan versions of Vogue. Prestigious covers include Vogue Germany, Elle France and multiple features on Vogue Italia and Numero France.
Advertising campaigns featuring Strokous include PRADA, JIL SANDER, LOUIS VUITTON, CHANEL, DIOR, DIOR Beauty, LANVIN, GUCCI, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, MAX MARA, JUICY COUTURE and NARS Cosmetics.
Daria's artistry passions have also shined through. In fact, she has taken on acting assignments playing a role in the 2011 the American thriller film Contagion directed by Steven Soderbergh and appeared as the lead model in the short film for DIOR named Secret Garden – Versailles directed by Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin.
These talents not only come forth in front of the camera, but in taking control behind the camera as well. After just completing and achieving her degree in USC's prestigious film & video program, Daria is well on to amplifying her vastness within the arts.