Liisa Winkler

Winkler was raised in Belleville, Ontario, Canada where she was a student at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada. She was married to Ryan Boorne, and they have two children together.[1]

Winkler has been known to support and work with foundations such as the David Suzuki Foundation which works to protect and conserve nature & the environment,[2] World Animal Protection for which she is an Ambassador, and Farm Sanctuary, an organization which works to protect farm animals from cruelty and promotes compassionate vegan living.[3]

Winkler was discovered by Mode Elle Owner / Agent Audra Anderson while she was back to school shopping with her mother and best friend at age 15.[4] Liisa then attended the Canadian Model and Talent Convention where she caught the eye of international agents and scouts.[5]

Winkler became the Gucci "It" Girl, landing three consecutive contracts in 1999 & 2000. Winkler has since then appeared on the runway and in campaigns for designers such as Gucci, Calvin Klein, Zac Posen, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, Donna Karan, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Celine, Escad, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Versace, Armani, BCBG, MaxMara as well as in numerous advertising campaigns including Guerlain Paris, The Gap & Ugg Australia. Winkler has appeared on the covers and in fashion magazines such as Italian, Spanish, Australian & British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Marie Claire, Allure, Glamour, Numéro, V, Flare & Fashion magazine and also appeared in the 2001 Pirelli Calendar shot by Mario Testino. She was a student at Centennial Secondary School, Belleville.

Winkler landed an exclusive with Balenciaga, appearing on the runway for their Fall / Winter 2011 collection alongside Miranda Kerr, Liya Kebede & Stella Tennant as well as in the Fall / Winter 2011 print campaign which was shot by photographer Steven Meisel.[6]

Today, Winkler frequently appears for designers such as Victoria Beckham,[7] Ralph Lauren,[8] Michael Kors,[9] and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's The Row.[10]