Agyness Deyn is a model and singer born on February 16, 1983 in Failsworth, Greater Manchester, England. Agyness Deyn is the second of three children of Lorraine, a nurse. Agyness Deyn studied at the All Saints RC High School and later at the Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School and Sixth Form in Waterfoot, Rossendale. She has kept her hair short since the age of 13.

Agyness Deyn began to work by serving at a fish and chips shop in Ramsbottom, England. Agyness Deyn later joined and won at the Rossendale Free Press “Face of ’99” contest. Agyness Deyn later worked in a fast-food joint and in a bar in London to support herself through college.

Agyness Deyn is childhood friends with fashion designer Henry Holland of the “House of Holland.” While shopping together, she was discovered by a modeling scout who in turn signed her up with SELECT modeling agency. Agyness Deyn is now signed under Models 1.

In 2007, Agyness Deyn posed on the cover of Vogue USA together with models Doutzen Kroes, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pavovarova, Coco Rocha, Hilary Rhoda, Caroline Trentini, Jessica Stam, Lily Donaldson and Chanel Iman.

Agyness Deyn has endorsed several popular brands including Anna Sui, Blugirl by Blumarine, Gianfranco Ferre, Cacharel, Burberry, Maison Gilfy, Moussy, Giorgio Armani, Shiseido, Mulberry, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood and Reebok.

In 2008, Agyness Deyn served as a guest editor for the fashion magazine i-D. She is also trying her luck in acting by taking small roles in British indie movies. Agyness Deyn is also a singer, and was once a member of the group Lucky Knitwear.