Sofia Richie

Model and social media personality

Sofia Richie - Model and social media personality
Born

August 24th, 1998
26 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Richie entered the fashion industry as a model and gained prominence through social media platforms. She showcased her work through various fashion campaigns and collaborations. In addition to modeling, she maintained a significant presence on Instagram, where she shared insights into her lifestyle and fashion choices, accumulating millions of followers. Richie also ventured into music, releasing singles that further expanded her career.

Participated in campaigns for major brands like Chanel and Michael Kors

Amassed over 30 million followers on Instagram

Released singles including 'After The Summer'

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