Maud Welzen (born 13 November 1993) is a Dutch model and former Victoria Secret model. She currently resides in New York, and has been married to Bram Aarts since 31 August 2019.

Career

Welzen was discovered in

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while on a school trip at the age of 13. She started her career in 2010, and has walked for

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Dolce & Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana (), also known by initials D&G, is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1985 in Legnano by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The house specializes in ready-to-wear, handbags, accessories, and cosmetic ...

, and

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. At their 2012 fashion show, she walked for PINK, the younger

line. She walked again at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows 2014 and

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Personal life

Welzen married Bram Aarts at Châtau St. Gerlach in

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on 31 August 2019, after becoming engaged just over four months previously on 18 April 2019. The wedding was attended by numerous of Welzen's Dutch model colleagues and friends, including

Romee Strijd Romee Strijd ( , ; born 19 July 1995) is a Dutch model. A former Victoria's Secret Angel, she appeared in the brand's annual fashion show from 2014 to 2018. She has worked for brands including Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors, and Carolina Herr ...

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, Julia van Os and

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References

External links

Maud Welzen on TwitterPortfolio at Elite Models
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