Chanel Iman Robinson was born on December 1, 1990, in Atlanta, Georgia, and was raised in Los Angeles, California. Of African American and Korean descent, she is known for her striking multiracial beauty and is considered one of the most prominent American fashion models of her generation. She attended Fairfax High School in Los Angeles.
Chanel Iman began her modeling career at the young age of 13 with Ford Models. Her breakthrough came when she traveled to New York City and placed third in Ford’s Supermodel of the World competition. Following this achievement, she signed with the agency and officially commenced her professional modeling work.
In February 2007, Iman appeared on the cover of Teen Vogue alongside fellow models Karlie Kloss and Ali Michael, in a shoot photographed by Patrick Demarchelier. She has since graced the covers of several prestigious fashion publications, including I-D, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Lula, and Vogue. Her work in high fashion and commercial campaigns solidified her reputation in the modeling world.
Iman is best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret model, joining the ranks of the brand's elite Angels. Her presence on the runway and in campaigns contributed to her recognition as one of the top fashion models globally. She has also been ranked number 20 on models.com’s list of the top sexiest models.
Her numerous brand endorsements include campaigns for Gap (Spring/Summer 2008), DKNY Jeans (Spring/Summer 2009), and Lord & Taylor, among others. Represented by major international agencies such as IMG Models (New York, London, Paris) and Unique Models (Copenhagen), Iman has built a high-profile and diverse modeling portfolio.
Beyond modeling, Chanel Iman has made several television appearances. She appeared with her mother on The Tyra Banks Show and served as a guest judge on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 13, in March 2009. Together with her mother, she launched The Red Bag Boutique, an entrepreneurial venture reflecting her interest in fashion beyond modeling.
Chanel Iman's physical attributes include a slim figure, standing 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighing approximately 54.4 kg. Her body measurements are reported to be 32A–23–34. She has black hair, dark brown eyes, a dress size of 2, and shoe size 8. Her star sign is Sagittarius, her religion is Baptist, and she identifies as straight.
Her close friends in the fashion industry include models such as Hye Park, Daul Kim (formerly mistaken as Dlavia De Oliveira), Crystal Renn, Agyness Deyn, Kate Somers, and others. Her favorite cities include Los Angeles, London, New York, and Paris. She enjoys foods such as pasta, fried chicken, and cornbread, and her preferred colors are black and red. Shades are among her favorite accessories.
| Birth Date: | 1 Dec, 1990 |
| Age: | 29 yrs |
| Occupations: | Model |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Atlanta |
| Education: | Fairfax High School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American top model |
| Twitter Id: | Chaneliman |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
