Rob Sand's runway modeling past resurfaces after Iowa gubernatorial win
Summary
Iowa governor-elect Rob Sand modeled for Prada and other fashion houses while attending Brown University, according to Vogue and a 2019 New York Times profile. The modeling story resurfaced on social media after Sand won the governor’s race; Sand acknowledged it in a comment on Vogue’s Instagram post.Key Facts
- Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn in Tuesday’s election for Iowa governor.
- Sand previously served as Iowa’s state auditor.
- Vogue reported that Sand modeled in Milan for Prada, Number (N)ine and Giuliano Fujiwara.
- Sand also appeared in editorial spreads, including a 2002 AnOther Magazine feature, Vogue reported.
- A 2019 New York Times profile said Sand modeled briefly in Paris and Milan while in college.
- Sand’s verified Instagram account replied, “Yes, I knew that,” to Vogue’s post about his modeling past.
- Sand told Newsweek that he missed the 2004 Iowa caucus in Decorah because he was in Milan, according to Vogue.
- WCCO said it had contacted Sand’s campaign for confirmation and was awaiting a response.
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