Maybelline New York Worldwide announced today that Julia Stegner, the German supermodel, has become Maybelline’s newest spokesperson. She joins Maybelline New York’s prestigious roster of A-list celebrities including Christy Turlington, Erin Wasson, Adriana Lima, and Zhang Ziyi.
 
Julia was discovered in 1999 by a modeling agency in Munich while she was still in high school. During a trip to Paris with her mother after graduation, Julia met with major fashion houses who convinced her to pursue a full time modeling career. After opening the Autumn/Winter Yves Saint Laurent show in Paris in 2003, she went on to shoot their campaign. Shortly afterwards, she shot the cover of Italian Vogue with the immensely talented Steven Meisel.

According to the company, Julia is a perfect addition to Maybelline New York’s amazing team of spokesmodels: incredibly fresh, beautiful and cosmopolitan, she is also very smart, well-spoken and involved. In May 2006 Julia traveled to Sierra Leone as a good-will ambassador for Unicef. Her trip was documented by German Vogue in order to help raise awareness for the cause. Julia continues to remain involved with Unicef and plans to deepen her involvement to raise money for children in need.
 
 “We are thrilled to have Julia Stegner join our Maybelline New York family of spokespeople,” says Cheryl Vitali, Senior Vice President – Marketing, Maybelline New York  Garnier. “Julia embodies the spirited, confident energy that is Maybelline New York.  We’re looking forward to working with her on many campaigns for the brand.”
 
When she is not traveling the world for work or charitable involvements, Julia can be spotted playing basketball, her favorite sport, on the outdoor courts in New York, or riding her bicycle in her East Village neighborhood.
 
Julia has also appeared in campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana and many others. She has also collaborated with the world’s most renowned fashion photographers including Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Lindbergh, Craig McDean, Inez and Vinoodh, Steven Klein, Mert and Marcus, and David Sims.
 
Julia will make her sensational television and print debut for Maybelline New York in February 2008.