Romee Strijd

Romee Strijd (/ˈroʊmeɪ ˈstraɪd/ roh-may stride, Dutch: [ˈroːmeː ˈstrɛit]; 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 Herrera. She has also appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar.

Romee Strijd
Strijd in 2011
Born
Romee Strijd

(1995-07-19) 19 July 1995
Zoetermeer, Netherlands
OccupationModel
Years active2009–present
SpouseLaurens van Leeuwen[nt 1]
Children2
Modeling information
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
Agency

Early life

Strijd was born in Zoetermeer, South Holland. She has one younger sister Ise Strijd. She was approached by a scout when she was 13 in Amsterdam and turned it down as she was too nervous and had other dreams. After two years, at 15, she wanted to give modelling a try and was signed to DNA model agency in 2011. She left school to pursue modelling, but returned at the age of 17 to the Netherlands to finish school because the career was overwhelming and she missed home. After time off from modelling she realized her love for modelling and moved to New York City after graduating.[2]

Career

Modeling
Strijd modeling for Chaos in 2016

Strijd signed with the DNA Model Management agency at 15 years old and worked for two years in Milan, Paris and New York City for brands like Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Prada[2] before taking a break. She has appeared in editorials for British, German, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese and Dutch Vogue,[3] French, Italian, and Dutch Elle, Spanish and Greek Harper's Bazaar, Dutch Marie Claire, and French Madame Figaro.

She has been on the cover of several versions of Vogue, Unconditional Magazine,[4] Harper's Bazaar,[3] Exit,[3] Elle[3] and Maxim (magazine).[2] She posed 26 weeks pregnant on the cover of the November 2020 issue of Dutch Vogue, after She inspired the magazine to dedicate an issue to motherhood.[5]

She has walked runway shows for Alexander McQueen,[6] Badgley Mischka, Balmain, Burberry,[7] Calvin Klein,[8] Celine,[9] Christopher Kane,[7][9] DKNY, Jeremy Scott, Donna Karan, EDUN,[6] Giambattista Valli, Hussein Chalayan, Isabel Marant,[6] Jil Sander,[6] Jill Stuart, Kenzo, Loewe, Louis Vuitton,[9] Marchesa,[6] Michael Kors,[6] Nina Ricci, Peter Som, Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung,[6] Prada,[7] Rag & Bone,[6] Rochas, Roland Mouret, Vera Wang,[6] Off White and Victoria's Secret.[10]

She has appeared in campaigns for Carolina Herrera, Alexander McQueen,[3] Donna Karan,[3] Stradivarius, Michael Kors,[3] Giuseppe Zanotti, H&M, Juicy Couture,[11] Victoria's Secret, and Marchesa.[12]

In 2014, she was chosen to be one of the newcomers at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.[10] In 2015, she became a Victoria's Secret Angel. In March 2017 she announced that she was now represented by IMG Models.[13]

In 2018, She was chosen to wear the Shooting Star Swarovski Look in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.[14] In 2018, she became a brand ambassador for popular Australian swimwear brand Seafolly.[15]

YouTube

Strijd started her YouTube channel on 16 July 2017 where she posts vlogs, behind-the-scenes, and beauty content. As of 2023, the channel has reached 1.88 million subscribers and a total of 180 million views.[16]

Personal life

Since January 2010, Strijd has been in a relationship with Laurens van Leeuwen, son of television presenter Bert van Leeuwen. The couple has since gotten their marriage certificate in the United States and plan on eventually having a formal wedding.[17] The couple announced their engagement on 25 January 2022.[18]

In May 2020, Strijd and van Leeuwen announced they were expecting their first child, a girl.[19][20] Their daughter was born on 2 December 2020.[21] She also revealed that she struggled with PCOS for years, claiming that her weight and high-intensity workouts due to her modeling career were not good for her body, and after she had started being nicer to herself, finally got her period back after seven years.[19] In May 2022, Strijd and Van Leeuwen announced they were expecting their second child.[22] In June, she announced she is expecting another baby girl.[23] Their second daughter was born on 11 November 2022.[24]

Notes
  1. According to the couple, they got their marriage license in the United States and eventually plan on having a formal wedding.

    References
    1. "Romee Strijd - Model".
    2. "Meet Dutch Supermodel Romee Strijd, Maxim's October Cover Girl - Maxim". www.maxim.com. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
    3. "Portfolio". IMG Models. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
    4. "Romee Strijd Models Sleek Fashions for Unconditional Magazine". Fashion Gone Rogue. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
    5. Pahladsingh, Door Urmi (22 October 2020). "Supermodel Romee Strijd vertelt backstage wat motherhood voor haar betekent". Vogue (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 October 2020.
    6. Taylor Harris (21 February 2012). "Model Call: Romee Strijd". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
    7. Marilena Borgna (3 March 2011). "Focus on Models: Romee Strijd". Vogue Italia. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
    8. Kerry Pieri (15 December 2011). "Romee Strijd: A Model Minute". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
    9. Strijd, Romee (9 November 2014). "Model Q&A: Romee Strijd". Elle (Interview) (in Dutch). Interviewed by Elle. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
    10. Mackenzie Wagoner (10 November 2014). "Victoria's Secret Newcomer Romee Strijd Shares Her Fitness Routine and Workout Playlist". Vogue. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
    11. Lockwood, Lisa (29 June 2015). "Juicy Couture Sets Off in New Direction". WWD. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
    12. "Romee Strijd | Clients". models.com. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
    13. "Romee Strijd | IMG Models". IMG Models. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
    14. Mercer, Emily (7 November 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Romee Strijd Unveils Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Swarovski Look". WWD. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
    15. "Romee Strijd steps onto the sand as the newest face of Seafolly". Seafolly Insider. 10 September 2018.
    16. "Romee Strijd's YouTube Stats (Summary Profile) - Social Blade Stats". socialblade.com. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
    17. Pregnancy Q&A (YouTube). Romee Strijd. 30 August 2020. Event occurs at 26:47. Then at some point in the U.S ... we got married on paper. Only our families know about it. But for us, it doesn't really feel "official" yet ... One day we'll have a real wedding.
    18. "Romee Strijd Announced Her Engagement". People. 25 January 2022.
    19. "Victoria's Secret Angel Romee Strijd Expecting First Child After Struggle with PCOS". People. 28 May 2020.
    20. "Romee Strijd Reveals She's Expecting a Daughter". People. 24 June 2020.
    21. "Victoria's Secret Angel Romee Strijd Welcomes Daughter Mint". People. 4 December 2020.
    22. "Romee Strijd Expecting Second Baby with Laurens van Leeuwen". Yahoo. 25 May 2022.
    23. "Romee Strijd Reveals Sex of Second Baby with Fiance Laurens van Leeuwen". People. 14 June 2022.
    24. "Romee Strijd and Fiance Laurens van Leeuwen Welcome Second Baby, Daughter June". People. 16 November 2022.
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