Frida Aasen
Frida Aasen | |
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| Born | December 5, 1994 Kristiansand, Norway |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Appearances in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2017, 2018) |
Frida Aasen (born on 5 December 1994) is a Norwegian fashion model, best known for her appearances in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show during the years 2017 and 2018.
Early life
Originating from Kristiansand, Norway, Aasen achieved multiple awards in equestrian competitions. She was discovered at age 14 by modeling scout Donna Ioanna while out shopping, though her parents postponed her entry into modeling until she reached 16 years old.
Career
Aasen featured in the first edition of Carine Roitfeld's CR Fashion Book in 2012. The following year, Vogue highlighted her as a promising new face alongside Martha Hunt and Kelly Gale.
Her work encompasses advertising campaigns and catalog shoots for brands including Tory Burch, Victoria's Secret, H&M, Nasty Gal, Dsquared², and Saks Fifth Avenue. On the runway, she has represented prominent designers such as Prada, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Blumarine, Just Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, DKNY, Derek Lam, Carolina Herrera, and Jeremy Scott.
Aasen has appeared on the covers of Dazed & Confused, Elle, and Madame Figaro, while also featuring in editorials for Numéro, Vogue Deutschland, Vogue.com, V, LOVE, Marie Claire, Flair, CR Fashion Book, Exit, 10 Magazine, and Russh.
She is a regular model for Victoria's Secret and took part in their runway shows in both 2017 and 2018.
Personal life
In August 2021, Aasen became engaged to Tommaso "Tommy" Chiabra, an Italian entrepreneur who serves as chairman and co-founder of Neat Burger and founder of Royal Yacht Brokers. The couple wed on 14 July 2022 in Portofino, Italy, and currently live in Monaco. Aasen maintains a pescetarian lifestyle.