nico_blue Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Rosie Vela has enjoyed an immensely successful modeling career over the years. Although her name may not be instantly recognizable to the public, her face certainly is. Her career began rather casually while she attended college. Rosie posed for some photos by a fellow student and became noticed by the Kim Dawson agency in Dallas, Texas. Soon thereafter she signed on with the agency and was placed on the cover of the "Neiman Marcus" catalog. After the death of her husband, Rosie travelled to New York to pursue modeling full-time. While living there she worked for the Wilhelmina and Ford modeling agencies. Rosie's face has graced many a magazine page since she first appeared in the "Neiman Marcus" catalog. In fact, she's made the cover of "Vogue" 14 times. Also, from 1988 to 1989 Rosie was seen quite a bit in Virginia Slims magazine ads. Most recently, Rosie has has appeared in several issues of "More" magazine, which is published by "Ladies Home Journal." In the mid '80s Rosie put her modeling career on hold to pursue her musical ambitions. This resulted in her first album, "Zazu," and an unreleased second album. After appearing in a 1993 Calvin Klein show, Rosie resumed modeling on a more regular basis. Today Rosie lives in California, and she's represented by the Bryan Bantry modeling agency of New York. Here are a few Rosie facts: Hair - Strawberry Blonde Eyes - Green Height - 5' 8" Birthday - December 18 Quote
penny-dreaddfull Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 ROSIE!!!i only discovered her in the mid 80's, but i thought she was sooo lovelyi even loved her record!!ill try to hunt down some pics to contributethanks for starting this!!!! this is too cool for school!!!! Quote
fashmagfun Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 I was wondering why there was not a thread for her. Some of my scans, some are quite old..from the time I was not so good a scanner: Quote
nico_blue Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 Wow, what incredible collections you guys have. I am so glad I started this topic. She definetly deserves it! So many gorgeous covers! Thanks guys. You all rock my world Quote
jal718 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Wow, what incredible collections you guys have. I am so glad I started this topic. She definetly deserves it! So many gorgeous covers!Thanks guys. You all rock my world glad I could help nico Quote
nico_blue Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 Wow, what incredible collections you guys have. I am so glad I started this topic. She definetly deserves it! So many gorgeous covers!Thanks guys. You all rock my world glad I could help nico JAL, you're amazing. Your collection of covers blows my mind. Do you also happen to have Regine? Quote
nico_blue Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 Wow, what incredible collections you guys have. I am so glad I started this topic. She definetly deserves it! So many gorgeous covers!Thanks guys. You all rock my world glad I could help nico JAL, you're amazing. Your collection of covers blows my mind. Do you also happen to have Regine? Quote
nico_blue Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 fmd1.com It's great. I am really amazed that some models arent here though. Like Regine, who was so big in the 60 and 70s, also Wilhelmina, who went on to open the agency and Appolonia Von Ravenstein... Also debbie dickenson, Janice's sister whom I like much better than Janice and who worked a lot with Guy Bourdin and had some AMAZING pics. And I must open a thread for my favorite, Juli Foster :-) Quote
nico_blue Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 The first pic looks like Nancy Donahue to me. Quote
66Lucy Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Does it ? On the site they said Rosie Vela :x Sorry Why on earth is everything coming out twice ? Quote
fashmagfun Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 fmd1.com Nice pictures, thanks! The first in 02:43 PM is Nancy Donahue Quote
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