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{{Short description|American fashion model}}
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'''Brad Kroenig''' (born in 23 April 1979, in [[St. Louis]], [[United States]]), is a [[American people|american]] [[male model]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://models.com/models/brad-kroenig |title=Brad Kroenig |publisher=Models.com |date= |accessdate=2015-05-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.missourilegends.com/artists/arts-and-entertainment/brad-kroenig/ |title=Brad Kroenig |publisher=Missouri Legends |date= |accessdate=2015-05-16}}</ref>
'''Brad Kroenig''' (born April 23, 1979), is a former [[American people|American]] [[male model|fashion model]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://models.com/models/brad-kroenig |title=Brad Kroenig |publisher=Models.com |date= |accessdate=2015-05-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.missourilegends.com/artists/arts-and-entertainment/brad-kroenig/ |title=Brad Kroenig |publisher=Missouri Legends |date= |accessdate=2015-05-16}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Brad Kroenig was raised in [[Oakville, Missouri]]. His father was an environmental engineer and his mother a legal assistant. He studied at [[Florida International University]] with a soccer scholarship. He dropped out to become a model. His first major cast was nude shots for [[Abercrombie & Fitch]]. He moved to New York in 2001 and signed a three-year contract with the Ford model agency.<ref name=":0" />
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Kroenig started his modeling career in 2002, with the long-standing collaboration of fashion designer [[Karl Lagerfeld]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/18/magazine/the-jet-set-life-of-karl-lagerfelds-favorite-male-model-for-now.html?_r=1 |title=The Jet Set Life of Karl Lagerfeld’s Favorite Male Model — for Now |publisher=[[The New York Times]] |date=2015-01-16 |accessdate=2015-05-16}}</ref> He has graced numerous magazine covers including ''[[V Man]]'', ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'', ''[[Numéro|Numéro Homme]]'' and ''[[Allure]]''. Kroenig appeared in print campaigns include [[Chanel]], [[Fendi]], [[Dolce & Gabbana]], [[Abercrombie & Fitch]], [[Roberto Cavalli]], [[DKNY]], [[Gap]] and [[Adidas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/fashion/models/bkroenig/bradkroenig/ |title=Brad Kroenig|work=nymag.com|accessdate=16 May 2015}}</ref>

Kroenig started his modeling career in 2002 with a longstanding collaboration with fashion designer [[Karl Lagerfeld]]. Considered one of "Karl's Boys," he followed the designer to business trips, parties and holidays, and was sometimes mistakenly identified as his boyfriend by gossip blogs. Kroenig met Lagerfeld in 2003 during a photo shooting at Lagerfeld's villa in [[Biarritz]] in France. Lagerfeld's 2007 book ''Metamorphoses of an American'' is entirely devoted to Brad Kroenig.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/18/magazine/the-jet-set-life-of-karl-lagerfelds-favorite-male-model-for-now.html?_r=1 |title=The Jet Set Life of Karl Lagerfeld's Favorite Male Model — for Now |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=2015-01-16 |accessdate=2015-05-16}}</ref>

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In 2002, he worked alongside [[Naomi Campbell]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Be Global Fashion |title=Brad Kroenig - at 36 years he is still one of the best models |url=https://made-to-measure-suits.bgfashion.net/article/14721/73/Brad-Kroenig-at-36-years-he-is-still-one-of-the-best-models |access-date=2022-06-06 |website=made-to-measure-suits.bgfashion.net |language=en}}</ref> He has graced numerous magazine covers including ''[[VMAN]]'', ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'', ''[[Numéro|Numéro Homme]]'' and ''[[Allure (magazine)|Allure]]''. Kroenig has appeared in print campaigns for designers including [[Chanel]], [[Fendi]], [[Dolce & Gabbana]], [[Abercrombie & Fitch]], [[Roberto Cavalli]], [[DKNY]], [[Gap Inc.|Gap]] and [[Adidas]], and on the runway for Chanel and [[Michael Kors]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/fashion/models/bkroenig/bradkroenig/ |title=Brad Kroenig|work=nymag.com|accessdate=2015-05-16}}</ref>

Kroenig is now a [[realtor]] with his wife in Florida.<ref name=Sarasota></ref>

== Private life ==
Brad Kroenig is married to Nicole Kroenig, the daughter of the tennis player [[Nick Bollettieri]]. He has two sons. His son Hudson is Karl Lagerfeld's godson, and has been appearing on Chanel's runway since he was two years old.<ref name=":0" />

Kroenig lives with his family in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.<ref name=Sarasota>{{Cite web |title=Model Brad Kroenig, Karl Lagerfeld's Former Muse, Settles Down in Lakewood Ranch |url=https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/news-and-profiles/2022/08/brad-kroenig-lakewood-ranch |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=Sarasota Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Honors ==

* 2005: Top Male Model by ''Models.com<ref name=":0" />''
* 2015: Top 10 Male Models of All Time by ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]<ref name=":0" />''

== Biography ==

* Karl Lagerfeld, ''Metamorphoses of an American'', Steidl, 2007 (ISBN 978-3865215222)


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://models.fordmodels.com/models/7/talents/2755 Ford Models profile]
*[http://models.fordmodels.com/models/7/talents/2755 Ford Models profile]
*[https://www.instagram.com/bradkroenig/?hl=en Kroenig's Instagram]

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Latest revision as of 16:53, 16 November 2024

Brad Kroenig
Born (1979-04-23) April 23, 1979 (age 45)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
SpouseNicole Kroenig
Children2
RelativesMatthew Kroenig (brother)
Modeling information
Hair colorDark blonde
Eye colorGreen
Agencyd'management Group (Milan)
Sight Management Studio (Barcelona)
SPIN Model Management (Hamburg)
Ford Models (Chicago, New York) (mother agency)

Brad Kroenig (born April 23, 1979), is a former American fashion model.[1][2]

Career

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Brad Kroenig was raised in Oakville, Missouri. His father was an environmental engineer and his mother a legal assistant. He studied at Florida International University with a soccer scholarship. He dropped out to become a model. His first major cast was nude shots for Abercrombie & Fitch. He moved to New York in 2001 and signed a three-year contract with the Ford model agency.[3]

Kroenig started his modeling career in 2002 with a longstanding collaboration with fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Considered one of "Karl's Boys," he followed the designer to business trips, parties and holidays, and was sometimes mistakenly identified as his boyfriend by gossip blogs. Kroenig met Lagerfeld in 2003 during a photo shooting at Lagerfeld's villa in Biarritz in France. Lagerfeld's 2007 book Metamorphoses of an American is entirely devoted to Brad Kroenig.[3]

In 2002, he worked alongside Naomi Campbell.[4] He has graced numerous magazine covers including VMAN, Vogue, Numéro Homme and Allure. Kroenig has appeared in print campaigns for designers including Chanel, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Abercrombie & Fitch, Roberto Cavalli, DKNY, Gap and Adidas, and on the runway for Chanel and Michael Kors.[5]

Kroenig is now a realtor with his wife in Florida.[6]

Private life

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Brad Kroenig is married to Nicole Kroenig, the daughter of the tennis player Nick Bollettieri. He has two sons. His son Hudson is Karl Lagerfeld's godson, and has been appearing on Chanel's runway since he was two years old.[3]

Kroenig lives with his family in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.[6]

Honors

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  • 2005: Top Male Model by Models.com[3]
  • 2015: Top 10 Male Models of All Time by Vogue[3]

Biography

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  • Karl Lagerfeld, Metamorphoses of an American, Steidl, 2007 (ISBN 978-3865215222)

References

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  1. ^ "Brad Kroenig". Models.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Brad Kroenig". Missouri Legends. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e "The Jet Set Life of Karl Lagerfeld's Favorite Male Model — for Now". The New York Times. January 16, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  4. ^ Network, Be Global Fashion. "Brad Kroenig - at 36 years he is still one of the best models". made-to-measure-suits.bgfashion.net. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "Brad Kroenig". nymag.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Model Brad Kroenig, Karl Lagerfeld's Former Muse, Settles Down in Lakewood Ranch". Sarasota Magazine. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
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