From the Archives: When Iowa Governor-Elect Rob Sand Was Shot by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia
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Key Points:
- Before his political career, Iowa Governor Rob Sand had a successful modeling career, appearing in the February 2004 issue of Vogue Italia in the editorial "Be My Baby" by Steven Meisel.
- The photoshoot featured a 1950s youth culture theme with rockabilly hairstyles, leather jackets, and high-fashion brands like Prada, Gucci, and Blumarine, styled by Brana Wolf and photographed by Meisel.
- Sand modeled internationally while studying political science at Brown University, walking for prestigious brands including Prada and Number (N)ine, and once missed the 2004 Iowa caucuses due to his fashion commitments in Milan.
- On November 3, Sand was elected governor of Iowa, becoming the first Democrat in 20 years to hold the position, after serving two terms as state auditor.
- His Vogue Italia modeling photos have recently gained viral attention online, with Sand humorously engaging by sharing and commenting on his past fashion work.
