Francisco Lachowski | |
|---|---|
 Lachowski in 2011 | |
| Born | Francisco Lachowski 13 May 1991 |
| Other names | Chico |
| Occupation |
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| Spouse |
Jessiann Gravel Lachowski (née Beland)
(m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] |
| Hair color | Brown[2] |
| Eye color | Light Brown[2] |
| Agency | Wilhelmina Models (New York) Marilyn Agency (Paris) d'management group (Milan) Chapter Management (London) Sight Management Studio (Barcelona) PMA (Hamburg) Mega Model Brasil (São Paulo) |
Francisco "Chico" Lachowski (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɾɐ̃ˈsisku lɐˈʃɔviski],[3] Polish: [laˈxɔfskʲi]; born 13 May 1991)[4] is a Brazilian model. He has been featured in advertisements for a number of notable brands, including Dior Homme, Balmain, Hugo Boss, Etro, L'Oréal, Armani Exchange, H&M, and Tommy Hilfiger. He has been described as an "übermodel" by Vogue[5] and a "male model legend" by W.[6]
Early life
Francisco Lachowski was born on May 13, 1991 in Curitiba, Brazil to Roberto Lachowski a Brazilian born Polish man and Maria Lachowski who is of Portugese and German descent.[7] Lachowski also has 2 older sisters, Isabela and Marcela Lachowski. [8] Lachowski considers himself half Polish and half Brazilian, and is familiar with the Polish culture.[9]
Career
Lachowski was first discovered at the age of 17, when his cousin Natalia invited him to participate in a small fashion show done by her school, where he was approached by an agency attended the Ford Men’s Supermodel of the World in 2008.[10] In 2009 Lachowski started to participate in the Milan and Paris fashion week walking for designers such as Gucci and Dior.[11] He appeared on the Dior Homme advertising campaign in the same year.[1]
Lachowski began modeling after he won the Ford Men's Supermodel of the World contest in São Paulo in 2008, for which he was awarded a contract with Ford Models.[12][13] He has since walked for many notable fashion brands including Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior Homme, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, DSquared², Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Thierry Mugler, Armani, and Balmain. He has appeared in campaigns for DKNY, Lacoste, Armani Exchange, Etro, Dior, DSquared², Mavi Jeans, Balmain, and Tommy Hilfiger. He has appeared on the covers of several magazines, including Vanity Teen, Homme Essential, Carbon Copy, Made in Brazil, Chaos, and L'Officiel Hommes. In addition, he has appeared in editorials for GQ, V, Vogue, and FHM.[12]
Lachowski was awarded "Model of the Year: Men (Reader's Choice)" by models.com in 2016.[14] He appeared in Kanye West's music video "Wolves" that same year.[15]
Personal life
Lachowski met model Jessiann Gravel Beland in 2010, and the two were married in 2013.[16][6] They have two sons.
In March 2019, Lachowski and his family published a portrait book in collaboration with photographer Ricardo Gomes.[17]
References
- ^ "D'Management Group Profile – Francisco Lachowski". D'Management Group Srl. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Ford Model Profile – Francisco Lachowski". Ford Models. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ Francisco Lachowski: Entrevista em São Paulo (PT). YouTube (in Portuguese). 12 May 2013. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Meet the New Guy: Francisco Lachowski Was Shot by Karl Lagerfeld Wearing Nothing But Undies". New York. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ Fury, Alexander. "Olivier Rousteing and His Casting Director Jess Hallett Discuss the Balmain Army's New Recruits for Spring 2017". Vogue. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Model Dads: Meet the Male Model Legends Who Also Happen to Be Fathers". W Magazine | Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Interviews". FRANCISCO LACHOWSKI. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Smith, Sabrina (19 December 2023). "Francisco Lachowski Bio, Early Life, Career, Net Worth and Salary". Famous People Bio, Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Salary, Facts. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Interviews". FRANCISCO LACHOWSKI. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Letonja, Timotej (14 August 2023). "IN CONVERSATION WITH FRANCISCO LACHOWSKI". Numéro Netherlands. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Francisco Lachowski biography". The Fashionisto. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Model Profile – Francisco Lachowskia". NYMag.com. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "FORD Supermodel of the World 2008 – FranciscoLachowski.com". FranciscoLachowski.com. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ^ "Model of the Year Awards 2016 | models.com MDX". MODELS.com. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ Rense, Sarah (29 July 2016). "Kanye's 'Wolves' Video Features Everything Kanye Loves (Including Kanye)". Esquire. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "The Ultimate Chico Magnet: Francisco "Chico" Lachowski". Daily Front Row. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "BOOK". Lachowskifamily. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
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