Pyper America
Pyper America Holder (née Smith; born March 13, 1997)[2] is an American fashion model, actress and musician, a bassist in an alternative rock band called The Atomics.[3]
Pyper America | |
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Born | Pyper America Smith March 13, 1997 Spanish Fork, Utah, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Spouse(s) | Quaid Holder (m. 2019) |
Relatives | Lucky Blue Smith (brother) |
Modeling information | |
Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) |
Hair color | Brunette Dyed ash blonde |
Eye color | Blue |
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Early life
Pyper America was raised in Utah by a family who were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her parents are Sheridan and Dallon Smith, a former model and a guitar string entrepreneur.[4] Third of four children, her siblings are also models and musicians: two older sisters Cheyenne Starlie (born 1993), Daisy Clementine (born 1996), and a younger brother Lucky Blue (born 1998).[5][6]
She also lived in Montana and California.[7] At the age of 16, she moved with her family from Utah to Los Angeles, California, where she described experiencing culture shock.[8]
Career
On the runway she has walked for Giorgio Armani,[9] Dolce & Gabbana,[10] Cushnie et Ochs,[11] Philipp Plein, Moschino,[12] and Ermanno Scervino.[13]
In advertisements, she has modeled for Moncler,[14] Calvin Klein,[15] and H&M[16] alongside her siblings; as well as Forever 21 and Tiffany and Co.[17][18]
She has appeared in the magazines L'Officiel,[19] Vogue España, Seventeen,[20] Vogue Ukraine, Allure,[21] Love,[22] W,[23] and Elle among others.[24]
With Superga, she designed a shoe line for spring 2017.[25][26][27]
As a devout Latter-day Saint, she has chosen to not pose nude.[21]
Personal life
During 2016 and 2017, Pyper America dated Brandon Thomas Lee, son of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson.[28]
In late 2017, she started dating Australian Quaid Rippon Holder. They got engaged on November 23, 2018[29] and married on February 2, 2019 in Provo, Utah.
References
- "Pyper America - Model".
- "Addio Cara Delevingne: ora c'è Pyper America - Grazia.it". August 26, 2015.
- "The Atomics Don't Want You to Be on Your Phone at Coachella". March 29, 2017.
- Blasberg, Derek. "Lucky Blue Smith Is Social Media's Favorite Male Model".
- "meet the smiths: lucky blue, starlie, daisy, and pyper america - read - i-D".
- "Lucky Blue Smith Is the Most In-Demand Young Male Mormon Model on Earth". August 14, 2015.
- Smith, Pyper-America (September 26, 2015). "Meet Pyper-America Smith, Model, Musician, And Lucky Blue's Sister". Elle UK (Interview). Interviewed by Team Elle.
- Holt, Bethan (November 6, 2017). "'The industry has been a shocking change': Meet Mormon model Pyper America Smith". The Telegraph. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- "Sfilata Giorgio Armani Milano - Collezioni Primavera Estate 2016 - Vogue". www.vogue.it.
- "Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2017 Men's Show In Milan Was a Millennial Takeover".
- "pyper america Cushnie Et Ochs – Runway – Spring 2016 - Foto - Grazia.it".
- Dazed (September 25, 2015). "Watch Moschino turn their catwalk into a carwash".
- "Pyper America on Scervino runway in white lace, pink hair". www.bostonherald.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-11. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
- "Lucky Blue and Pyper America Smith in Moncler's Fall Ads". Vogue Videos.
- "Lucky Blue and Pyper America! Calvin Klein's Newest Campaign Is a Family Affair".
- Alexandra Ilyashov. "You Can Now Shop H&M's Coachella Line, Starring The Atomics".
- "Christmas with Pyper America Smith - watch - i-D".
- "Tiffany & Co. For The Press - News - TIFFANY & CO. LAUNCHES #LOVENOTLIKE DIGITAL CAMPAIGN - United States". press.tiffany.com.
- "pyper-america - L'Officiel". www.lofficiel.com.
- "Why Everyone Is Saying These Two Sisters Are The Next Jenners". May 2, 2016.
- Smith, Pyper America (February 11, 2016). "Pyper America Smith is The Mormon Model You Need to Know". Allure.com. Interviewed by Danielle Pergament.
- "WATCH: We got stuck in the lift with Pyper America Smith! - LOVE". LOVE. Archived from the original on 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
- "Back In the LimeLight (W Magazine)".
- "Pyper America Smith Is Just Getting Started". March 1, 2016.
- "The Exclusive Superga Sneaker Picks For Spring You Need To See". March 22, 2017.
- "hollywood dreams with pyper america smith - read - i-D".
- Turra, Alessandra (April 10, 2017). "Superga Taps Pyper America Smith for Spring Ads".
- "#SocialGathering: Stefano Gabbana on Body-Shaming Lady Gaga; Brandon Thomas Lee and Pyper Smith the New "It" Couple".
- "Got engaged to the LOVE of my LIFE in the rain last night..." Quaid Rippon Holder. November 24, 2018.