Iowa Gov.-elect Sand comments as Vogue post revives his modeling past
Modeling draws online attention
After Sand won Tuesday’s election, a social media user reposted a video expressing surprise that he had once modeled, Vogue reported. A Google search confirmed the background, according to the magazine.
Comments on the post praised the combination of fashion work and politics. One commenter called it “the biggest flex EVER for a politician,” and referenced Italian Vogue.
Runway work in college
Sand began modeling while attending Brown University. Vogue described the work as a successful side hustle that brought him to Milan. He walked for Prada, Japanese label Number (N)ine and Giuliano Fujiwara. Vogue also reported that he appeared in editorial spreads, including AnOther Magazine’s fall 2002 feature titled “Adolescents.”
A missed Iowa caucus
Sand previously told Newsweek he missed the chance to caucus in 2004 in Decorah, Iowa, because he was in Milan. Before winning the governorship, Sand was elected Iowa’s state auditor. He defeated Republican Zach Lahn in Tuesday’s race.
Key points
- Vogue reported that Sand modeled for Prada and other fashion houses while at Brown University.
- His modeling work took him to Milan and included appearances in editorial spreads.
- Sand said he missed a 2004 caucus in Decorah because he was in Milan.
- Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn and had previously served as Iowa’s state auditor.