Lili Sumner (Lilian Sumner) | |
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 Sumner walks at the Paco Rabanne Fall Winter 2019-20 show | |
| Born | Lilian Sumner Gilbert 24 June 1994 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Occupation | Model |
| Parent(s) | Barbara Sumner-Burstyn John Gilbert |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Lilian Sumner Gilbert is a New Zealand fashion model based in New York City.
Sumner grew up between Wellington, Auckland and Napier, New Zealand with six sisters and one brother[2] Her mother is writer Barbara Sumner-Burstyn. Her father is New Zealand film editor and Academy Award winner John Gilbert.
Sumner started her career in London at age 17.[3] She made her official runway debut with Hedi Slimane at Yves Saint Laurent.[4] She has walked the runway for Sonia Rykiel, Miu Miu, Kenzo, Haider Ackermann, Lanvin, Vionnet, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Céline.[5][6]
Sumner has been on the cover of Numéro, Vogue Ukraine, Vogue Czechoslovakia, Vogue Italia, Modern Matter, Double, Purple, Zoo, Document, 10 Magazine, Arena Homme + and more. .[7]
Sumner wrote and directed a short film in 2019 titled Lucan Asks Why starring Coco Gordon-Moore and Lilac Cianciolo.[8] The film was part-funded by Gucci and debuted at the Gucci Wooster Store in New York City.