The model turned socially conscious mover and shaker, Irina does everything with character. She never leaves home without her big bag of makeup paraphernalia. She has an amazing collection of “only urban” shoes. She’s the best celebrity gossip in town!

Irina is a child of refugees who fled war torn Chechnya. She knows first hand what it is like to be a first generation American. She grew up with kids like her who fled places like Kosovo, Tibet, China, and Africa.

She’s also a trend setter in many ways. Irina wears the latest fashions before they hit the newsstands.

How I Met Irina

Irina is an ex-girlfriend of mine. I bumped into her at New York Fashion Week near Bryant Park, and spilled coffee all over her dress, making her miss the big show. We dated for a while but decided to just be friends.

Favorites

• Favorite Accessory: Makeup Case.
• Favorite Drink: Lemon Drop Martini.
• Life Ambition: Be on the cover of Vanity Fair, and not because of her looks.
• Favorite Quote: “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” Yves Saint Laurent