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Iowa's governor-elect, Rob Sand, has been revealed to have had a modeling career in the early 2000s. The 44-year-old Democrat, who won the governor's race on November 3, modeled for high-fashion brands such as Prada, Giuliano Fujiwara, and Number (N)ine while attending Brown University. Sand, who stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, was reportedly signed to IMG Models and walked in major shows, including the Prada menswear Spring 2003 Ready-to-Wear show in Milan. His modeling career helped him pay his way through college, but he missed the Iowa Democratic caucuses in 2004 because he was modeling in Milan. Sand's victory marks the first time Iowa has elected a Democratic governor since 2006.
Sand's modeling career, which he does not often publicly discuss, included runway work for Prada, Giuliano Fujiwara, and Number (N)ine, as well as editorial projects with magazines such as AnOther and Vogue Italia. His decision to prioritize modeling over politics in 2004 shows his dedication to his career, which eventually led him to his current role as governor-elect.
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