Tatjana Patitz
Date of birth	25 March 1966 (1966-03-25) (age 43)
Place of birth	Hamburg, Germany
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Measurements	(US) 35.5-25-36 (EU) 90-63.5-91.5
Dress size	(US) 6; (EU) 36
Shoe size	(US) 9 ; (EU) 41

Tatjana Patitz (born 25 March 1966) is a German model and actress who rose to prominence in the 1980s and '90s.

Biography

Modelling career

Patitz was born in Hamburg, Germany¹ and raised in Skanör, Sweden. She began working as a model in Paris in the mid 1980s at the age of 17. Though rarely participating in runway shows, during this period she regularly worked with the likes of Herb Ritts, Sheila Metzner and Peter Lindbergh. In 1985, she graced the cover of British Vogue for the first time and would become one of the most notable models of the late 20th century.^{citation needed} She was still very much in demand throughout the 2000s, periodically returning to runway for select designers.

Patitz appeared on over 130 magazine covers in the course of her career. She was on the cover of British Vogue 11+ times; American Vogue 7 times; French, Italian, German, Spanish Vogues 8+ times. She was a darling of such designers as Azzedine Alaia, Helmut Lang, Jill Sander, Dolce & Gabanna, Versace, Valentino, Donna Karan, Todd Oldham, Comme Des Garcons, Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel; and beloved by such iconic photographers as Herb Ritts and Peter Lindbergh.^{citation needed}

Acting career & other appearances

In 1987, she appeared in the Duran Duran music video for the song "Skin Trade". She then moved to California to begin a career as an actress. Her first appearance was a brief one as a murder victim in Rising Sun (1993). Following this, Patitz made several appearances on television series, music videos, and films. Her largest role was in the 1999 thriller Restraining Order.

She was also featured in George Michael's Freedom 90 video, along with Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Naomi Campbell. These five women ushered in 1990s glamour on the cover of a now-famous British Vogue for January 1990.^{citation needed} George Michael then cast them in his music video for "Freedom 90" which addresses themes of ownership, fame, and image. This video is now considered one of the top music videos of all-time.^{citation needed}

She also inspired a photographic project by leading American conceptual artist Charles Ray, titled 'The Most Beautiful Women in the World' for Parkett Magazine.^{citation needed}

She has appeared in international television commercials for Revlon, Corsa, Dupont Carpets, and Ralph Lauren.

Personal life

Patitz has a son. She had a long-term relationship with singer Seal but the couple separated. Patitz's younger sister, Sophie, has also worked as a fashion model for Victoria's Secret and L'Oréal.

Patitz is a vegetarian.²

References

External links

• Tatjana Patitz at Fashion Model Directory
• Tatjana Patitz at the Internet Movie Database