Alina Baikova ( uk, Аліна Байкова) is a Ukrainian fashion model and businesswoman.
Early life
Baikova was born in
Kropyvnytskyi,
Kirovohrad Oblast. She came from an impoverished family and worked at a restaurant to earn money.
On two occasions, she was approached about the idea of modeling, so she decided to pursue a career.
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Career
Baikova started her modeling career in China and France, at 17, where she modeled for Hermès, Dior
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, Giambattista Valli, Lanvin
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, Calvin Klein
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, Zuhair Murad, and Armani.[ She signed with Next Management in 2010, and debuted at Carolina Herrera, also walking for ]Marc Jacobs
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, Ralph Lauren
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, Isaac Mizrahi, John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana, Salvatore Ferragamo, appeared in '' Interview'', and opened the 2011 Dior show.[ Baikova has also walked for ]Zac Posen
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Early life
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,[ and appeared in a fragrance advertisement for Oscar de la Renta.]
References
1989 births
Living people
People from Kropyvnytskyi
Ukrainian female models
Next Management models
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