Stefania Ferrario, born Stephanie Denise Knightley on June 14, 1993, in Canberra, Australia, is an Australian model known for her advocacy and work across both local and international fashion markets. She was born to an Italian mother and an English father, giving her a mixed European heritage that contributes to her distinctive look and global appeal.
Ferrario has gained prominence as the face of Dita Von Teese's lingerie line, available through the Australian department store Myer. Throughout her modeling career, she has worked with several notable brands, including Australian labels Gok Wan, Sportsgirl, and Berlei, as well as international brands such as the Italian plus-size fashion line Fiorella Rubino and the Malaysian clothing brand Flow.
In 2017, Ferrario was one of the four featured faces of Melbourne Fashion Week, one of Australia’s premier consumer fashion events. Her inclusion in this high-profile event marked another milestone in her expanding career and underscored her status as a leading figure in the modeling industry.
Ferrario is a vocal advocate for body positivity within the fashion industry. She partnered with television presenter Ajay Rochester to campaign against labeling models above a US size 4 as “plus-size.” Using the hashtag #droptheplus, Ferrario worked to challenge outdated industry standards and encourage a more inclusive view of beauty. Her advocacy has sparked widespread discussion and support across social media and fashion circles.
Stefania Ferrario has used her public platform to promote awareness for cancer. In a bold act of solidarity and fundraising, she shaved her head, an event captured in a photo series by renowned fashion photographer Peter Coulson for his charitable publication In My Pants, which aimed to raise awareness for cancer-related causes.
Ferrario is currently represented by Models 1, a London-based agency that refers to models with fuller body types using the term “curve” instead of “plus-size.” This aligns with Ferrario’s public stance and advocacy for inclusive terminology within modeling. Fluent in English, French, and Italian, she is also openly bisexual and currently single.
| Birth Date: | 14 Jun, 1993 |
| Age: | 26 yrs |
| Occupations: | Model Celebrity |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Canberra |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Australian model |
| Net Worth 2021: | 91 million |
