Bambi Northwood-Blyth

Stephanie Bambi Northwood-Blyth[1] (born 1991[2]) known professionally as Bambi Northwood-Blyth is an Australian model known for her eyebrows and blue eyes.[3]

Bambi Northwood-Blyth
Born
Stephanie Northwood-Blyth

(1991-06-05) June 5, 1991
Melbourne, Australia
OccupationModel
AgentIMG Models
Height5"7'
Spouse(s)Dan Single 2014-2017

Early life

Northwood-Blyth was born in Melbourne, Victoria[4] and grew up learning the piano.[5] Whilst her first name is Stephanie, her middle name of Bambi was adopted as a nickname.[1]

Her moment of discovery occurred when she missed university orientation, and stumbled into a modeling agency by chance.[6] She joined the agency and soon was given an exclusive by Balenciaga which took her overseas to participate in the fashion season.[7] For six months, Northwood-Blyth modeled in test-shoots and showrooms, and walked international runways.[6]

Career

Northwood-Blyth's big break came when she walked in a Balenciaga show, her first-ever runway show, a major coup for a model standing at 5’7”.[6] She has also walked for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel.[6] The relaunch of the Calvin Klein’s CK One fragrance saw Northwood-Blyth as the face of the campaign, photographed by Steven Meisel, it was Northwood-Blyth's first-ever advertising campaign.[6][8]

Northwood-Blyth has worked with companies such as Armani, Hogan, Voodoo Hosiery,[9]Topshop, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, and Rihanna for River Island photographed by Mario Sorrenti.[6] She has appeared on the covers of Vogue Japan, Elle Australia, Marie Claire Italy, V Magazine,[10] P Magazine,[11] Harper’s Bazaar Australia and Spain, Oyster, Issue,[12] and French Revue des Modes. In addition to the aforementioned, select editorial features include Vogue Australia, CR Fashion Book, Russh, W, and i-D magazines amongst others.[6]

For a period of time, Northwood-Blyth was a music presenter on the youth music show Channel V.[6][4] Northwood-Blyth has starred in two short films.[13][14]

Aje's Spring Summer 2019 collection featured Northwood-Blyth as the muse, with images taken in Queensland for the campaign.[15]

In 2020, Northwood-Blyth co-designed a collection with Australian brand F+H Jewelry.[16]

Personal life

In 2012, Northwood-Blyth became engaged to Dan Single, the owner of fashion brand Ksubi.[17] The couple married in January 2014 at the Beach Hotel in Byron Bay[17] and divorced in 2017, one month after Single fell ‘feet first’ from a bedroom window at the Hotel Grand D’Amour apartment in Paris.[18][19]

Living with Type 1 diabetes since she was 10-years-old, Northwood-Blyth is an outspoken advocate for afflicted-youth, demonstrating how to manage diabetes symptoms while simultaneously living to the fullest.[6][20] Northwood-Blyth was installed on the Global Council for Beyond Type 1 and spends her time as an ambassador for philanthropic endeavors including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.[6][21] Northwood-Blyth is also an ambassador for Meat Free Week, a charity that raises awareness for factory farming and animal cruelty, and actively involved with Australia's Reach Foundation, an organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth.[22]

As of 2011, Northwood-Blyth had 3 tattoos and stated she wouldn't add any more.[7]

In 2013, Northwood-Blyth launched B.BAM clothing in conjunction with General Pants Co.[23][24] Northwood-Blyth and her ex-husband Dan Single launched a line of rosé called 'D&B Pour les Amour' in 2014.[22][24][25] In 2016, the couple launched 'P.Jame', a range of silk pyjamas.[5][26] A pajama party was hosted for the launch and was attended by supermodel Winnie Harlow.[5][26]

Northwood-Blyth called New York home for five years from when she was 19.[3] She currently lives between New York and Melbourne.[27]

Currently Northwood-Blyth is completing a three-year degree in business, majoring in social entrepreneurship.[3]

To stay in shape she does hot yoga, pilates and takes long walks.[28]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2015-2016 Channel V Host TV show
2017 An Accessory to Murder Short Film
2019 The Moment I Miss her Short Film

References

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  2. "Bambi Northwood-Blyth | Fashion Model". Igor + André. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  3. "Bambino". Grazia. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  4. "Channel [V] launching genre-based shows". The Music Network. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  5. "Bambi Northwood-Blyth, Model". Beauticate. 10 November 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  6. "Portfolio". IMG Models. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  7. "Model Mugshot: Bambi Northwood-Blyth". Wonderland. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  8. "Australian Models: Top 17 Aussie Models". Marie Claire. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  9. "Bambi Goes Bang: The Model Talks Pantyhose, Pins and Paw Paw". Grazia. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  10. "Bambi And Friends Cover V Magazine's Model Issue". Pedestrian TV. 31 October 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  11. "Bambi Northwood Covers 'P Magazine's NSFW "Magic" Issue". Highsnobiety. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  12. "ISSUE Magazine No. 31 Summer 2019 - Bambi Northwood-Blyth". Her. 29 March 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  13. "Holistic Wealth by Keisha Blair - KeishaBlair.com". www.keishablair.com. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  14. "Bambi taking on bigger challenges as career grows". The West Australian. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  15. "Exclusive: Watch GRAZIA Covergirl Bambi Northwood-Blyth Star in Aje's SS19 Campaign, Vice". Grazia. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  16. Thu, WORDS Natalie Petrevski PHOTOGRAPHY courtesy F+H Jewellery PUBLISHED; pm, 10 Sep 2020-1:00 (10 September 2020). "Model Bambi Northwood-Blyth on her collaboration with F+H Jewellery". RUSSH. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  17. Uk, Elle (12 January 2014). "It's Dan (No Longer) Single". ELLE. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  18. "Bambi Northwood-Blyth shows off her slim physique in a tiny bikini". Distinct Today. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  19. "Devastating news for Australian designer Dan Single and wife Bambi Northwood-Blyth". Who. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  20. "Bambi Northwood-Blyth | Model". Aje. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  21. "Bambi Northwood-Blyth". GOOD AMERICAN. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  22. "Bambi Northwood Blyth". Beyond Type 1. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  23. Group, General Pants. "Stef 'Bambi' Launches B.BAM with General Pants Co. at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  24. Board, The FMD News Editors. "Bambi Northwood-Blyth stuns on december cover of australia's Harper's Bazaar | News | The FMD". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved 20 August 2021. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  25. Butterworth, Monique (4 September 2014). "Dan Single and Bambi Northwood-Blyth create a 'sexy' rosé". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  26. "Pillow Fight! Inside Bambi Northwood-Blyth's Pajama Party". W Magazine. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  27. Gordon, Georgie (23 January 2021). "How Bambi Northwood-Blyth perfected the art of dressing for work". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  28. "BAMBI NORTHWOOD-BLYTH by EMILY SOTO for DSCENE 12 + INTERVIEW". Design Scene. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
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