Ulrikke Høyer Explained

Ulrikke Louise Lahn Høyer is a Danish fashion model.

Career

Before modeling, Høyer was a professional tennis player. She debuted as a Louis Vuitton exclusive in 2016.^[1] The next season Høyer walked in 27 shows for designers including Elie Saab (which she closed), Valentino, Atelier Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, Stella McCartney, Jason Wu, and Chloé.^{[2] [3] [4]} She has also walked for Kenzo, Joseph, Blumarine, Marchesa, and Oscar de la Renta.^[5]

Høyer has appeared in T Magazine,^[2] Vogue,^[6] Vogue Paris, and Interview among others. She has done a campaign for Chloé.^[7]

Size controversy

Høyer made international headlines when she alleged that she was fired from Louis Vuitton's 2018 cruise show in Kyoto, Japan, after casting director Ashley Brokaw's team instructed her to only drink water for 24 hours because she was "bloated" despite being a runway standard size 4.^[8] Brokaw denied the allegations as miscommunication.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: What Do Louis Vuitton and Professional Tennis Have in Common? Ulrikke Høyer. Vogue. 18 March 2016.
2. Web site: New Models to Watch this Season. New York Times. 8 September 2016.
3. Web site: Runway (June-December 2016). models.com.
4. Web site: At Jason Wu, Bright Red Lips Fit for a Rave. New York Times. 9 September 2016. Molvar. Kari.
5. Web site: Model claims Louis Vuitton dismissed her because of her weight. Los Angeles Times. 19 May 2017. Wynne. Alex. WWD.
6. Web site: Grace, Rianne, and Ulrikke are in 'Soft Focus' by Gregory Harris for US Vogue August 2016. Anne of Carversville.
7. Web site: Watch This Face: Ulrikke Høyer. Harper's Bazaar UK. 27 March 2017. McCluskie. Megan. Hart. Alice. Hearst UK.
8. Web site: Model Ulrikke Hoyer says she was dropped from a show in Japan for being 'too big'. BBC Newsbeat. 19 May 2017.
9. Web site: Ashley Brokaw and Ulrikke Hoyer Speak on Louis Vuitton Casting Controversy. Business of Fashion. Ahmed. Osman. 19 May 2017.