Undisputed myth of the ninetiesthe story of Helena Christensen It is linked to a particularly prosperous moment for the fashion industry in which the big firms, inspired by new trends, knew how to respond with designs that made a deep impression and that cyclically come back updated and reinterpreted.
But much of the success of these firms, and their current influence, is due to a group of elegant women who exuded naturalness and confidence on the catwalk. To such an extent that his fame transcended beyond the world of fashion: they stole the covers of countless publications, starred in campaigns ad nauseam and even flirted with the film industry.
Claudia Schiffer She is probably the most iconic and famous model of that time and possibly in history, but Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Carla Bruni, Christy Turlington, Elle Macpherson o Linda Evangelista They are part of that group of chosen ones who dominated the catwalks. As well Helena Christensenwhose history is also dotted with dramatic moments and others that are more unknown.
Born in Copenhagen on December 25, 1968, she began her meteoric rise to fame following winning Miss Denmark at the age of eighteen. She was recruited by Elite Models in 1997 and from there she began working for major firms and starring in numerous publications. In her case, He also owes much of his fame to Chris Isakksince he had her for the video of his unforgettable ‘Wicked game’ (1989) in which the Danish exploits her most erotic side.
The nineties were also marked by their relationships, experiencing dramatic moments and extreme happiness. On November 22, 1997, the leader of the INXS gang, Michael Hutchence was found dead at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Sydney and there is the circumstance that between 1991 and 1995 he starred in a media romance with the model, who mourned the death of his ex-partner to whom he occasionally pays tribute on his social profiles.
Shortly following the death of the Australian singer, Helena Christensen found love with Norman Reedus long before he even imagined that he would become a star thanks to his role as Daryl Dixon in ‘The Walking Dead’. In 1999 they welcomed his son Mingus Lucien, who is currently following in his mother’s footsteps in the world of fashion, although their relationship ended in 2003.
The arrival of Mingus meant the gradual disconnection of Helena Christensen from the world of fashion until in 2002 he announced his retirement. Since then, the Danish has given free rein to other professional projects like opening a antique shop in Manhattan or the foundation of Nylona magazine that has now become a digital project.
Likewise, Christensen created her own clothing line, Christensen & Sigersen, with his friend Leif Sigersen and they both also opened a store (Butik). Little known is also the facet of him as Professional Photographer which has led him to work with important magazines or to exhibit his work in various exhibitions.
As if that were not enough, the Danish woman is also Creative director of the perfume brand strangelove nyc and actively collaborates with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. So, Helena Christensen can’t say that she doesn’t keep busy despite moving away from the catwalks. At 53 years old, she has projects and interests to give and give away.