Marielle started her modeling career when she was scouted in the Dutch city Groningen at the age of 20. She was in for a new adventure and within a year she worked fulltime in Paris and after in New York. Quite impressive: her first job in Paris was for Yves Saint Laurent’s fashion show and her first job in the United States was a Calvin Klein campaign with Bruce Weber who afterward often worked with her.

Marielle also did a gorgeous shoot for the French Vogue—even while being pregnant—and another memorable shoot was with Hans Ferrer, for Elle on the Seychelles. No request is too crazy for Marielle, in lingerie on a racing horse for Hanro campaign? Or shooting for Ralph Lauren on the slopes with professionals on ski’s… no problem!

Besides modeling Marielle is also a very good cook, she often helped top chefs in Seattle during events. She is also very aware of our climate and the environment and does her utmost best to live as environmentally and animal-friendly as possible. Marielle is also committed to improving working conditions for (young) models—while she is guiding young models she still realizes how much fun it is to work as a model and feels very grateful.