Tatjana Patitz |
Tatjana Patitz (born 25 March 1966) is a German model and actress who rose to prominence in the 1980s and '90s.
Patitz was born in Hamburg, Germany. 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. 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.
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. George Michael then cast them in his music video for "Freedom 90" which addresses themes of ownership, fame, and image.
She has appeared in international television commercials for Revlon, Corsa, Dupont Carpets, and Ralph Lauren.
Patitz was born in Hamburg, Germany. 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. 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.
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. George Michael then cast them in his music video for "Freedom 90" which addresses themes of ownership, fame, and image.
She has appeared in international television commercials for Revlon, Corsa, Dupont Carpets, and Ralph Lauren.
