Elena Melnik is originally from Russia. Scouted in Moscow, she quickly became a prominent model. A favorite for designers with an eye for beauty and elegance, she became the exclusive model for Calvin Klein, while later walking the runway for Louis Vuitton, Balmain, Diane von Furstenberg, Marchesa, Max Mara, Rodarta and many others. Her gorgeous cover work include pieces for Vogue (Spain and Portugal), Harper's Bazaar UK, ZOO Magazine, L'Officiel, Marie Claire Italy, Elle Brasil, Flair Magazine, Vogue for Britain, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. In advertisement, her credentials also dress to impress: two seasons as the star for Givenchy cosmetics line, Vera Wang fragrance, Boucheron fragrance, plus exclusive billboard, print and TV spots for D&G, Lacoste, Sportmax, Joseph, and Barbara Bui.