Eugenia Silva[1](born January 13, 1976) is a Spanish model. Silva, currently the brand ambassador for Giorgio Armani and Chopard was discovered by legendary photographer Steven Meisel when she enrolled in Elite's “Look of the Year” contest. She went on to win first in her native Spain and then moved forward to the world final in New York City.
After moving to Paris to further pursue her modeling career Oscar de la Renta discovered Eugenia and introduced her to top fashion influentials including renowned photographer Peggy Sirota, who later worked with her to shoot the Oscar de la Renta Perfume campaign.
Ever since Silva's career has been in high gear, working with renowned fashion photographers such as Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Arthur Elgost, Bruce Weber, David Bailey, Wayne Mayser, Steven Klein, and Gilles Bensimon. She has graced the covers of numerous international magazines including Vogue (Italian, German, Spanish, Colombian), Elle (French, Brazilian, Spanish), Marie Claire (British, Spanish and French), and Glamour. She has since joined the ranks of the fashion elite with Spanish Elle naming her “model of the year.”
Eugenia has walked the runways of Paris, Milan and London for such names as Giorgio Armani, Prada, Versace, Galliano, Dior, Carolina Herrera, Miu Miu, and Celine. She has appeared in campaigns including Dolce & Gabbana, Clinique Happy, Victoria’s Secret, Pantene and Escada. Silva can currently be seen in Tiffany's Spring/ Summer 09 Ad Campaign.