About
Anna Luisa Ewers is a German fashion model celebrated for her classic beauty and runway versatility. Born on 14 March 1993 in Freiburg, Germany, she stands 1.75 m tall with blonde hair and brown eyes. Ewers burst onto the international scene in 2013 and quickly became a favorite of top photographers and designers. In 2015 she landed a spot in the prestigious Pirelli Calendar and was voted “Model of the Year” by fashion-industry peers on Models.com, achievements that cemented her status as a modern supermodel. Despite a career that relies on visibility, Ewers keeps a low profile on social media—an old-school approach that has drawn comparisons to 1990s icons such as Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer.
Before Fame
Ewers didn’t grow up planning catwalk careers. As a teenager she spent a year in Colombia as an exchange student, where friends persuaded her to try local modeling gigs. Back in Germany she finished school, waited tables, and assumed modeling was a side hustle—until designer Alexander Wang spotted her photo on a street-style blog. Fascinated by her understated charisma, Wang asked casting director Anita Bitton to track her down. That discovery led to Ewers opening Wang’s Fall 2014 show and walking for powerhouses like Prada, Céline, and Dolce & Gabbana during the same season. By February 2014 she was Milan Fashion Week’s top walker, proving that her easygoing attitude translated into high-fashion magnetism.
Trivia
- Runway marathon: In the Spring/Summer 2014 show season she walked 37 shows—an endurance feat that models still reference today.
- Muse status: Fashion insiders often call her “Alexander Wang’s muse,” a title that began with their first collaboration and continues through campaigns and lookbooks.
- Calendar girl: Steven Meisel chose her for the 2015 Pirelli Calendar, placing her alongside Adriana Lima and Raquel Zimmermann in one of fashion’s most exclusive projects.
- Award sweep: The same year she took home Models.com’s Breakout Star and Model of the Year honors—rarely does the same talent win both in such quick succession.
- Campaign chameleon: From Balenciaga couture to Ralph Lauren’s RL 888 handbag ads in 2023, photographers value her ability to switch from sensual to sporty in a single frame.
Family Life
Anna keeps personal matters private, but a few details are public. She grew up with two younger sisters, Andrea and Antonia, and credits her close-knit family for keeping her grounded amid fashion’s whirlwind schedule. Today she divides time between New York City’s Williamsburg neighborhood and visits home to Freiburg whenever her calendar allows. While fan curiosity is high, she rarely grants personal interviews, preferring to let editorial images speak on her behalf.
Associated With
- Alexander Wang: The designer who launched her international career; Ewers frequently headlines his runway and campaign imagery.
- Steven Meisel: Legendary photographer who photographed her for Prada and the Pirelli Calendar, highlighting her timeless looks.
- Kate Moss: Ewers co-starred with Moss in a David Yurman ad, and critics often draw style parallels between the two.
- Fei Fei Sun: Her co-star in Ralph Lauren’s 2023 RL 888 campaign, demonstrating Ewers’ knack for sharing the spotlight while maintaining strong on-camera presence.
- Brigitte Bardot & Claudia Schiffer: Fashion press likens Ewers’ sultry gaze and German heritage to Bardot’s allure and Schiffer’s supermodel legacy.
