Born 2 Die: Lana del Rey Signs NEXT Model Management Contract ("National Anthem")
Matt Horowitz
Lana del Rey took the
Indie blogosphere by storm in 2011. The mysterious singer's debut song,
"Video Games" was a hipster hit, but equally buzzed about were Rey's spellbindingly gorgeous looks (and impossibly plump lips). Now, del Rey (25) is adding "model" to her resume after signing a contract with
NEXT Model Management,
Elle UK reports. Lana's had something of a nascent style career already: She's been dressed by
Prabal Gurung and performed at parties sponsored by
Mulberry, and
"Video Games" was used as background music for Spring/Summer 2012 shows by
Prabal, Christoper Kane and
Emilio de la Morena.
2012 was already looking promising for
Lana del Rey; She's set to release her [debut] LP,
Born 2 Die later this month. Perhaps she'll be adding a
Prada campaign -- for real this time -- to her arsenal. And if del Rey becomes the next chanteuse-turned-fashion-muse,
Florence Welch will have some friendly competition. If you're not familiar, check out
Lana del Rey and some of her chic wardrobe below, and read more at
Elle UK.