Born Agnes Hollins in the North of England, Agyness Deyne worked in a chip shop before decent one of Britainâ??s hottest models. Fashion designer Henry Holland grew up with her and remains her best friend, â??I used to buy my chips from her every Friday,â? he admits, â??When we were about 14 she was a bit of a scally, but she always got loads of attention.â?

A characteristic Beauty

Tall and androgynous with a shock of platinum blonde hair, Deyneâ??s characteristic look is reminiscent of Edie Sedgwick. Her position as one the UKâ??s most exciting models was confirmed by an appearance on the cover of Italian taste in November 2006, followed by American taste in May 2007 and nation taste in June 2007.

Britainâ??s biggest Fashion hope?

Deyne has appeared in high profile advertising campaigns for the likes of Armani, Burberry, Cacharel and Mulberry, appearing as the face of the latter alongside the legendary Karen Elson. She is also the face of Henry Hollandâ??s renowned House of Holland label.

A naturally photogenic girl, she has been photographed by some impressive talent, including Bruce Weber and Mario Testino. Lively and dramatic, she is particularly fond of the more theatrical shows and shoots. The results of which can be seen in her wonderfully outlandish work for both John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood.

Deyneâ??s striking looks hit also proven to be a hit on the catwalk. While Giles Deacon cites her as his favourite model, she also walked most of the major Spring/Summer 2007 catwalks, including those by Luella Bartley, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, Michael Kors and more.

Life off the Catwalk

Effortlessly cool, Deyneâ??s personal call will also hit every fashionista drooling. Playfully punk, she thinks nothing of teaming macho brogues with a ethereal coiffe and colourful tights. Sheâ??s also a fan of leggings, bold prints and eye-catching attain up, all of which will be winging their way onto the high street as Deyne cements her reputation as a call icon.

Her boyfriend, Josh Hubbard, plays in Indie adornment The Paddingtons and Deyne admits that she too would hit liked to oppose a career in music. She cites her favourite bands as the Moldy Peaches, X Ray Spex, Jeffrey Lewis and of course, The Paddingtons.

The next Kate Moss?

An fervent tea drinker, she is tipped to be the next Kate Moss and she is sure decent the brightest grapheme in nation fashion. Christopher Kane, a London-based fashion designer, is just one of the fashion business insiders who conceive Agyness could be the next big thing. He said: â??Every decade, there is a girl of the moment and, correct now, that moment belongs to Agyness.”