Riley Montana (born Ebony Riley) is an American fashion model and singer-songwriter.
Early life
Montana was born in Detroit, Michigan, as Ebony Riley.[3] She also lived in Southfield, Michigan.[4] Before modeling, she got a nursing degree and worked jobs at places like Sprint in Los Angeles, California.[5]
Career
Montana's first fashion job was a Givenchy campaign.[6] She has walked the runway for Marc Jacobs, Balmain, Oscar de la Renta, Rodarte, Bottega Veneta, Nina Ricci, and Tory Burch.[7] She has also walked for Anna Sui, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, Rodarte, Tommy Hilfiger, and Zac Posen.[8]
Montana has appeared in campaigns for Brandon Maxwell,[9] Balmain,[10] MAC Cosmetics, Reebok, Marc Jacobs, Pyer Moss,[11] and Tom Ford.[12]
In 2022, Montana embarked on a career as a singer-songwriter. On February 1, 2023, she released her debut EP ebony under her birth name.[13]
References
- ^ "Riley Montana - Model".
- ^ "Q&As with Rodarte's favourite models". Dazed.
- ^ "Brandon Maxwell and Riley Montana Talk Representation, Authenticity, and Filming in Detroit". Vogue.
- ^ "Riley Montana on Life in Detroit". AnOther Magazine.
- ^ "Model Call: Riley Montana". WWD. 2014-04-15.
- ^ "How Riley Montana Rose to the Top of the Modeling World". Harper’s Bazaar. 2014-05-27.
- ^ "SUPERMODEL SHOWDOWN: RILEY MONTANA". V magazine.
- ^ "Riley Montana Might Be Fashion's Next Black Supermodel, And For Good Reason". Huffington Post.
- ^ "Brandon Maxwell and Riley Montana Talk Representation, Authenticity, and Filming in Detroit". Vogue.
- ^ "tear-stained beauties dilone, jourdan, and more join balmain campaign". i-D.
- ^ "Pyer Moss Designer Kerby Jean-Raymond Debuts "Seven Mothers" Short Film At NYC Pop-Up Shop". BET.
- ^ "TOM FORD BOYS & GIRLS 2017 FILM CAMPAIGN". Les Falcons.
- ^ "ebony by Ebony Riley". Apple Music.