Lionel Richie’s daughter Sofia to visit Australia for shoe brand
“IT” girl Sofia Richie is coming to Australia next month to make an appearances for a shoe brand.
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“IT” girl Sofia Richie is coming to Australia next month to make an appearances for a shoe brand.
The daughter of music legend Lionel Richie will make a number of in-store appearances for Australian shoe brand Windsor Smith, a brand introduced to her by boyfriend Scott Disick — the ex-partner of Kourtney Kardashian.
“He showed me their shoes and I wore a white pair of sneakers and I loved them and wore them all the time and that’s how it all started,” said Richie, who has modelled for the likes of Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger.
Richie, who turns 20 this week, is hoping to hit the beach between store appearances.
“I am so excited, I have never been (to Australia) so I can’t wait,” she said.
“I am bringing my best friend who is from Sydney so she will be showing me around and will be my tour guide.
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“She has shown me pictures of your beautiful beaches so I definitely want to see them.”
Modelling and fashion has been a passion of Richie’s from an early age, with the model set to follow in the footsteps of her adopted sister Nicole Richie.
“In my family everyone works hard in their own field and does very well,” she said.
“My dad put a strong work ethic in to us.
“That is very important to me.
“I want to do my own thing and make my mark on the world. My big goal has always been to have my own clothing line.”