Bambi Northwood-Blyth

Northwood-Blyth was born in Melbourne, Victoria[4] and grew up learning the piano.[5] Whilst her first name is Stephanie, her middle name of Bambi was adopted as a nickname.[1]

Her moment of discovery occurred when she missed university orientation, and stumbled into a modeling agency by chance.[6] She joined the agency and soon was given an exclusive by Balenciaga which took her overseas to participate in the fashion season.[7] For six months, Northwood-Blyth modeled in test-shoots and showrooms, and walked international runways.[6]

Northwood-Blyth's big break came when she walked in a Balenciaga show, her first-ever runway show, a major coup for a model standing at 5’7”.[6] She has also walked for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel.[6] The relaunch of the Calvin Klein’s CK One fragrance saw Northwood-Blyth as the face of the campaign, photographed by Steven Meisel, it was Northwood-Blyth's first-ever advertising campaign.[6][8]

Northwood-Blyth has worked with companies such as Armani, Hogan, Voodoo Hosiery,[9] Topshop, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, and Rihanna for River Island photographed by Mario Sorrenti.[6] She has appeared on the covers of Vogue Japan, Elle Australia, Marie Claire Italy, V Magazine,[10] P Magazine,[11] Harper’s Bazaar Australia and Spain, Oyster, Issue,[12] and French Revue des Modes. In addition to the aforementioned, select editorial features include Vogue Australia, CR Fashion Book, Russh, W, and i-D magazines amongst others.[6]

For a period of time, Northwood-Blyth was a music presenter on the youth music show Channel V.[6][4] Northwood-Blyth has starred in two short films.[13][14]

Aje's Spring Summer 2019 collection featured Northwood-Blyth as the muse, with images taken in Queensland for the campaign.[15]

In 2020, Northwood-Blyth co-designed a collection with Australian brand F+H Jewelry.[16]

In 2012, Northwood-Blyth became engaged to Dan Single, the owner of fashion brand Ksubi.[17] The couple married in January 2014 at the Beach Hotel in Byron Bay[17] and divorced in 2017, one month after Single fell ‘feet first’ from a bedroom window at the Hotel Grand D’Amour apartment in Paris.[18][19]

Living with Type 1 diabetes since she was 10-years-old, Northwood-Blyth is an outspoken advocate for afflicted-youth, demonstrating how to manage diabetes symptoms while simultaneously living to the fullest.[6][20] Northwood-Blyth was installed on the Global Council for Beyond Type 1 and spends her time as an ambassador for philanthropic endeavors including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.[6][21] Northwood-Blyth is also an ambassador for Meat Free Week, a charity that raises awareness for factory farming and animal cruelty, and actively involved with Australia's Reach Foundation, an organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth.[22]

As of 2011, Northwood-Blyth had 3 tattoos and stated she wouldn't add any more.[7]

In 2013, Northwood-Blyth launched B.BAM clothing in conjunction with General Pants Co.[23][24] Northwood-Blyth and her ex-husband Dan Single launched a line of rosé called 'D&B Pour les Amour' in 2014.[22][24][25] In 2016, the couple launched 'P.Jame', a range of silk pyjamas.[5][26] A pajama party was hosted for the launch and was attended by supermodel Winnie Harlow.[5][26]

Northwood-Blyth called New York home for five years from when she was 19.[3] She currently lives between New York and Melbourne.[27]

Currently Northwood-Blyth is completing a three-year degree in business, majoring in social entrepreneurship.[3]

To stay in shape she does hot yoga, pilates and takes long walks.[28]