About
Lorena Rae is a German fashion model whose sun-kissed looks, easy confidence, and steady work ethic have carried her from a quiet town in Lower Saxony to the runways of New York, Paris, and Milan. Since stepping onto the international stage, she has fronted Yamamay’s Summer 2024 swimwear ads, launched her own RAERE capsule collections, and earned a coveted spot in the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In February 2025 she turned heads on the Berlinale red carpet, demonstrating that a decade into her career she is still very much in demand. Away from flashbulbs she keeps more than two million Instagram followers entertained with behind-the-scenes travel diaries, wellness routines, and playful dog videos.
Before Fame
Lorena was born on July 8, 1994, in Diepholz, Germany. Growing up she spent weekends swimming in local lakes, playing volleyball, and sketching outfits with her younger sister, Celine-Sophie. At sixteen a regional photographer spotted her in a shopping mall and invited her to pose for a small catalogue—an experience that lit the first spark. After finishing secondary school she juggled part-time business classes, a cosmetics-counter job, and long train rides to Hamburg and Berlin for test shoots before signing with IMG Models in 2015. A year later she relocated to New York City, polishing her English and French while shooting editorials for Elle, Grazia, and Vogue Germany and campaigns for Hugo Boss and L’Oréal.
Trivia
- Formula 1 devotee: Lorena is a dedicated motorsport fan and regularly attends Grand Prix weekends; her sleek paddock look at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix sparked sports-page buzz.
- Entrepreneurial streak: In 2023 she introduced RAERE by Lorena Rae, a limited-edition clothing line produced with European artisans and inspired by her beach-ready aesthetic.
- Swimwear muse: Yamamay’s sun-drenched Summer 2024 campaign, starring Lorena, became one of the brand’s highest-engagement releases.
- Wellness advocate: Short “GRWM” (get ready with me) gym clips are a staple of her feed, and she credits daily Pilates plus long walks with her rescue dog for balance.
- Ocean guardian: An ambassador for Parley for the Oceans, she joins beach clean-ups and speaks out against plastic pollution.
- Polyglot: Lorena is fluent in German and English, conversational in French, and currently learning Italian for Milan Fashion Week.
Family Life
Despite living between a Manhattan loft and a flat in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district, family keeps her grounded. Holidays are typically spent back in Diepholz, where she and Celine-Sophie bake stollen with their parents, both healthcare professionals who insisted she finish school before chasing runway dreams. The sisters often share an apartment when work brings Lorena home, filling it with homemade German comfort food and the antics of her adopted dog, Bailey. Proud grandparents in nearby Hanover display her magazine covers beside childhood drawings that first hinted at her creative path.
Associated With
In fashion, collaborations shape reputations, and Lorena’s partners span continents. She shared the 2018 Victoria’s Secret catwalk with icons like Taylor Hill, Adriana Lima, and Candice Swanepoel, later modeling athleisure for Victoria Beckham’s Reebok line. Away from work she was briefly linked to Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio in 2017, a rumor that pushed her onto entertainment news feeds even as she stayed private. Top photographers—among them Mario Testino and Russell James—have captured her in glossy editorials, while designers Tommy Hilfiger and Zuhair Murad have cast her in runway presentations. Recent brand ties include Guess denim, Hugo Boss fragrance, and a 2025 Berlinale partnership with German jeweler Wempe, evidence that her appeal bridges fashion, film, and sport.
