Hanne Gaby Odiele
| Hanne Gaby Odiele | |
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Hanne Gaby Odiele backstage at Marc Jacobs
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| Born |
8 October 1987 Kortrijk, Belgium |
| Spouse(s) | John Swiatek (m. 2016) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Manager |
Ford Models, New York Supreme, New York Storm Model Agency, London Women Management Milan and Paris |
Hanne Gaby Odiele (born 8 October 1987) is a Belgian model, known for her work with various high-profile fashion-industry clients.
Hanne Gaby Odiele was born on 8 October 1987 in Kortrijk, Belgium. She was born intersex as a result of androgen insensitivity syndrome. As a child, she underwent medical procedures relating to her condition, which she said took place without her or her parents' informed consent. She was told about her intersex condition weeks before beginning her modelling career.
Odiele was noticed by Tom Van Dorpe while attending the Novarock rock festival in Kortrijk. In 2005 she signed with Supreme Management in New York City. In September she made her debut on the runways, walking for Marc by Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Ruffian, and Thakoon in New York. In 2006 she appeared in features for Vogue and became the face of Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti.
In December 2006, she was hit by a car that ran a red light, breaking her legs. After multiple surgeries and several months of intense physical therapy, she was back on the runway in Spring and Fall 2008 shows, walking for Chanel, Givenchy, Prada, and others.
Odiele has been in magazines such Vogue Italia, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, and Elle. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue and French Revue de Modes. She has booked some of the industry's most lucrative campaigns, including those for Mulberry, Balenciaga, Anna Sui,Vera Wang, and DKNY Jeans.
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