Harley Viera-Newton
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Harley Viera-Newton | |
|---|---|
| Born | London, England |
| Occupations | Model, DJ |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Agency | Roc Nation[1] |
| Website | www |
Harley Viera-Newton is a British model and DJ, known for her spreads in magazines like Vogue and Elle, and appearing at clubs such as Westway, The Jane, Avenue, and Le Bain at the Standard Hotel NYC.[1]
Newton was born in London to a record executive father, who is president of Columbia Records Group, and a Brazilian model mother, who is a partner in the Tom Binns jewelry company and sister to Andrea Dellal. She is also the older sister of Rio Viera-Newton, a beauty writer for The Strategist. Newton's cousins are Alex, Max, Charlotte, and Alice Dellal.[2] She spent her early childhood in the UK, but moved to Los Angeles at age 10.[3] After graduating from Crossroads School, she attended New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. While double-majoring in social science and egyptology at NYU, Newton began her career as a DJ in the New York City nightlife, spinning regularly at hotspots like Beatrice Inn, Lit Lounge, Avenue, and the Jane Hotel. Lit co-owner Erik Foss credited Newton with "help[ing] us turn the whole bar around."[4] Also while at NYU, Newton was the bass player for New York punk band Lissy Trullie, fronted by lead singer and former model Elizabeth McChesney.[5]
