Jessica Stam was born in Kincardine, Ontario. She was raised on the family farm, the only girl in a family of seven children. At a Canadian amusement park, a talent scout noticed something special and unique about Jessica’s “look” and approached her to ask if she had ever considered modeling. Jessica decided to give it a try and was immediately signed by a local modeling agency.

It was Steven Meisel who gave Jessica her big break when he shot her for two Italian Vogue covers for the coveted September issue. He also shot her exclusively as the new face of Valentino’s Fall/Winter 2003 campaign and had since become his muse.

Jessica has appeared in advertisements for Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Bvlgari, Christian Dior, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, DKNY, Atsuro Tayama, H&M, Miss Sixty, Roberto Cavalli, Burberry, Kenzo, BCBG, Gap, Cerruti, Lanvin, Fendi, Nina Ricci’s fragrance “Ricci Ricci,” and two consecutive seasons of Aldo and Prada.

Jessica has had the opportunity to work with such noted photographers as Irving Penn, Mario Testino, Peter Lindbergh, Craig McDean, David Sims, Paolo Roversi, Inez & Vinoodh, Vincent Peters, Juergen Teller, Thomas Schenk, Michel Comte, Glen Luchford, Terry Richardson, Nick Knight, Richard Burbridge, Mickael Jansson, Tom Munro, Carter Smith, Satoshi, and Mert & Marcus.

In addition, Jessica has established herself as one of fashion’s biggest international stars. She has been the inspiration to numerous articles regarding the new wave of Canadian “It”-girls.

Jessica appeared on the cover of the premier issue of Vogue Turkey, shot by Patrick Demarchelier. Top fashion magazines including Vogue (American, Italian, French, British, Japanese, Chinese) W, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Numero, W, V, and Another all feature Jessica on a regular basis. She has appeared on the cover of Italian Vogue at an astonishing total of six times.

Her runway credentials are equally impressive, having walked the runways of Dior Couture, Jean Paul Gaultier, Elie Saab, Valentino Couture, Chloe, Miu Miu, Prada, John Galliano and also the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show.

Jessica Stam is consistently ranked as one of the industry’s top models. In addition to modeling, Jessica has also been featured as a fashion correspondent for MTV News. She also served as the inspiration for the wildly popular Marc Jacobs “Stam” bag. Last fall, she collaborated with fashion designer Rachel Roy for the ‘RACHEL Rachel Roy’ collection.

Jessica currently lives in New York City’s East Village, is a certified lifeguard and scuba diver, and loves to keep active by playing sports.

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