Last Updated on 19 March 2024 by Erotica Pleasure
Freja Beha Erichsen, also known as Freja Beha, is a Danish model. Dubbed as the “Queen of Cool”, she is known for her androgynous look and for being one of the muses of the late Karl Lagerfeld.
Named one of Vogue Paris’ “Top 30 Models of the 2000s,” she is notable for her runway work for Prada, Versace, Dior, and numerous other fashion houses, as well as for her editorials in Vogue, W Magazine, and Interview Magazine.
Nickname: Queen of Cool
Years active: 2005–present
Born age: October 18, 1987, 36 years old and 6 months, Roskilde, Denmark
Sun Sign: Libra
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Measurements: 32.5-25-34 in (82.5-63.5-86.5 cm
Bra size: 30A US / 65A EU
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Early life and education
Mother: Lise Beha Erichsen (Lawyer)
Siblings: Aslak Erichsen (Older Brother)
She was educated at Frederiksberg Gymnasium (high school).
Career
Discovered on the streets of her native Denmark by a modeling agent passing by, Erichsen made her debut as a model in 2005 at the fall Paris and Milan shows of Prada, Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu (which she opened). She continues to walk the runways of New York, Paris, Milan and also London, both in the Ready-to-wear and Haute Couture seasons. She has appeared in editorials for American, French, Italian, Australian, German, British, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian editions of Vogue, Interview, W, American and Russian Harper’s Bazaar, French and Korean Numéro, i-D, V and Purple. She has also appeared on the cover of Italian, French, and British Vogue, Korean Numéro, i-D, V, and W. In 2008, casting agent James Scully said of Erichsen:
The queen of cool. Probably one of the most-requested models of all my clients. She is the perfect old-school clothes-hanger with a little eighties androgyny thrown in.
Erichsen has walked the runways for Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Shiatzy Chen, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Versace, Burberry, Anna Sui, DKNY, Jean Paul Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Dior, Kenzo, Just Cavalli, Versace, Marc Jacobs, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, Alexander McQueen, Loewe, Céline, Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen, Salvatore Ferragamo, Emilio Pucci, John Galliano, Giambattista Valli, Moschino, Tommy Hilfiger, Elie Saab, Alexander Wang, Blumarine, Dries Van Noten, Fendi, Vera Wang, Stella McCartney, Prada, Balenciaga, Diesel, Balmain, Jil Sander, Alberta Ferretti, Derek Lam, Balenciaga, Christian Lacroix, Sonia Rykiel, Lanvin and Louis Vuitton
She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Karl Lagerfeld, Balenciaga, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Harry Winston, Inc., Yves Saint Laurent, Moncler, Georg Jensen, Hugo Boss, Missoni, Louis Vuitton, rag+bone, Anthony Vaccarello, Calvin Klein, Bally, Tiffany & Co., Hermès, Isabel Marant, Coach, Zara, Chanel, Michael Kors, Gianfranco Ferré, Pringle of Scotland, Emporio Armani, Jill Sander, Roberto Cavalli, Chloé, MaxMara, Valentino, Jaeger, H&M, GAP, Prada Tom Ford, and Pollini. She is one of the faces of the fragrance Gucci by Gucci alongside Natasha Poly and Raquel Zimmermann, and starred in the television advertisement directed by David Lynch. She was also the face of the Calvin Klein fragrance IN2U. In 2011, she became the face of the fragrance Valentina by Valentino.
Erichsen has had a number of fashion items named after her, including the Jill Stuart Freja handbag, the Chloé Freja clutch, and the Alexander Wang Freja Lace-Up Stiletto Boot with Zip Detail.
At the height of her career she was ranked second on the Top 50 Models Women list by models.com, along with Natasha Poly. As of October 2013, she is listed as one of the “Industry Icons”. Vogue Paris declared her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.
Erichsen is featured in the 2011 edition of the Pirelli Calendar, photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. Erichsen is part of history, in what marks the magazine’s first multi-cover in the publication’s 95-years, landing one of the three May Vogue UK covers in celebration of the most anticipated wedding of the year – the Royal wedding.
In 2020, Erichsen appeared in the Prada Fall-Winter campaign.
In 2022, she had a cameo appearance as Bente in the Swedish Netflix mini series Clark.
Personal life
Erichsen enjoys listening to the music of PJ Harvey, the Danish group Kira and the Kindred Spirits, Janis Joplin and Jeff Buckley. She currently resides in New York City.
Quotes
“Never be scared to cut your own hair, but take it easy and never go too far.”
“I’ve been travelling around the U.K., actually getting to see places. I’m so lucky that I am able to travel with work, but you don’t often get to experience them properly.”
“You can pull off anything if you have the right attitude. Being cool is whatever you think it is. Own your style.”
“I am quite ‘natural’ in the sense that I do not worry too much about the way I look, and I like a casual look. I do not wear make-up if I do not need to.”
“It’s important to think about the bigger picture, especially if we are given these platforms. We can make a difference.”
About Her
She began her modeling career in 2005, appearing in major shows in both Milan and Paris.
The Jill Stuart, Alexander Wang, and Chloe accessories collections all include items named in Erichsen’s honor.
Karl Lagerfeld captured Erichsen’s image for the 2011 Pirelli Calendar.
She was discovered by a modeling agent on the street in Denmark.
She was once ranked #2 on the Top 50 Models Women List by models.com at the height of her career.
She was named one of Vogue Paris’ “Top 30 Models of the 2000s.”
She is good friends with models Irina Lazareanu, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Agyness Deyn, Arizona Muse, Coco Rocha, Lily Donaldson, Karmen Pedaru, and Raquel Zimmerman.
Erichsen is a lesbian.
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