Paloma Elsesser

Paloma Kai Shockley Elsesser[2] (born April 12, 1992) is an American plus-size model.

Paloma Elsesser
Elesser in April 2020
Born
Paloma Kai Shockley Elsesser

(1992-04-12) April 12, 1992
Camden, London, England, United Kingdom
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipAmerican
OccupationModel
Known forCover of British Vogue
Modeling information
Height5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
AgencyIMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney)[1]

Early life

Elsesser was born in London, England to an African-American mother and a father of Chilean-Swiss descent.[3] She was raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to New York City, New York in 2010, to attend The New School to study psychology and literature.[4] Her sister, Ama, is also an actress and model signed to IMG.

Career

Elsesser was discovered on Instagram by makeup artist Pat McGrath.[5]

She has modeled for Nike, Inc., Fenty Beauty, Proenza Schouler, and Mercedes-Benz.[6][7][8][9] She has appeared in editorials for fashion magazines such as American Vogue, Vogue España, Teen Vogue, Elle, W, Wonderland Magazine, and Glamour.[10][11][12][13][14]

In 2019, Elsesser made her screen acting debut in the Safdie brothers' Uncut Gems.[15]

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References
  1. "Paloma Elsesser - Model".
  2. "Paloma Elsesser". www.findmypast.com. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  3. http://www.byrdie.com/paloma-elsesser-beauty
  4. Dash, Kristie. "Paloma Elsesser on Being "Plus-Size," "Not Black Enough," and Pat McGrath's Instagram Muse". Allure.
  5. "Paloma Elsesser". Office Magazine. 15 January 2018.
  6. "Proenza Schouler - Fall 2017 Campaign".
  7. "A conversation with Paloma Elsesser". 23 October 2017.
  8. Dazed (26 February 2018). "Watch Paloma Elsesser journey through a dramatic volcanic landscape".
  9. "How Model Paloma Elsesser Uses Instagram To Talk About Everything From Fashion and Cars to Body Image and Mental Health".
  10. "The Great Beauty Shake-Up (American Vogue)".
  11. Professionals., Susie Sobol, Nails by Maki Sakamoto, Julia Noni, Ariana Marsh, Melanie Mignucci, Tina Ferraro, Brian Guiducci, Felicia Garcia-Rivera, Tamara McNaughton using Wella. "We're Calling It Now — These Are the Future ICONS You Need to Know".
  12. "Best of the Next: Paloma Elsesser - Wonderland Magazine". 5 November 2015.
  13. "Pat McGrath Muse Paloma Elsesser Is Your New Beauty #Goals". 14 October 2016.
  14. Glamour. "39 Game Changers Who Are Redefining "American Beauty"".
  15. Munzenrieder, Kyle (September 24, 2019). "What is Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems Even About?". W. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
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