Antonija Radić (born 11 March 1998), professionally known as Faretta, is the most successful Croatian high fashion model. She was scouted in her hometown in Croatia while walking down the street at the age of 16. Later, after completing her studies and earning a degree as a pharmaceutical technician at a medical high school, she began working full-time as a professional model.
She is listed in The Business of Fashion 500, which recognizes individuals shaping the global fashion industry. In 2017 she made the top 50 models list.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she also completed an online degree program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with studies in analytics, finance and marketing.
Career Faretta debuted as a Givenchy exclusive in 2016, She subsequently opened shows for Victoria Beckham, Roberto Cavalli, Mugler, Chanel, and opened and closed Valentino shows several times. She also closed the Chloé show; she walked for almost every designer including Saint Laurent, Céline, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Dior, Alberta Ferretti, Isabel Marant, Marc Jacobs, Versace, Prada, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, Valentino, Fendi, and Ralph Lauren. W magazine chose her as one of the 15 breakout models of the spring 2017 fashion week, while Vogue stated, "It's rare for a model to have the total package of a powerful walk, commanding presence, and next-level beauty, but somehow Faretta managed it."
Faretta has appeared in advertising campaigns as the face of major fashion brands, including Ralph Lauren, Blumarine, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, Zara, Lanvin, Versace, Miu Miu.
She has appeared on the cover of Vogue Russia, Vogue Japan, British Vogue, Vogue Spain, and Vogue Germany. She has also appeared in W, Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, Harper's Bazaar, and V.
Videography Year Title Artist Role 2017 Versace on the Floor (Versace edition) Bruno Mars Herself
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