Selena Forrest

Selena Forrest (born (1999-04-29)April 29, 1999), is an American fashion model. As of 2017, Models.com ranked her as one of the Top 50 models in the fashion industry.[4]

Selena Forrest
Born (1999-04-29) April 29, 1999
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.[1]
Occupation
  • Model
Years active2015–present
Modeling information
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) [2]
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
Agency
  • Next Model Management (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Los Angeles, Miami) [3]

Early life

Forrest was born in Lafayette, Louisiana,[5] and relocated to California after Hurricane Katrina.[6] She changed schools repeatedly as her family moved first to San Pedro, then Long Beach, and finally Riverside.[7]

Career

Forrest was discovered in Huntington Beach in 2015.[8][7] Forrest manually removed her own braces to launch her career and first job.[9]

A few months later, Forrest signed with Next Models,[7] debuting as a Proenza Schouler exclusive in 2016.[10] She has appeared in campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent,[11] Proenza Schouler, Calvin Klein, [12] Prada,[13] Dior,[14] Valentino,[15] Fenty Beauty,[16] Topshop, DKNY, H&M[17] and Adidas.[18]

On the runway she has walked for Alexander McQueen, Céline, Chanel, Emilio Pucci (which she closed)[19] Fendi, Kenzo, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Tom Ford, Vera Wang, and Versace among many others.[20]

She was the cover model for the i-D "Futurewise" issue[8] as well as twice appearing on the cover The New York Times style magazine, T.[21]

Forrest has spoken out on issues of racial equity in the fashion industry, critiquing designers who don't cast models of color[7] as well as the lack of stylists able to care for black women's hair properly.[22]

Personal life

Speaking to The Cut, Forrest described her sexuality as, "I love girls. Or, you know what, I just love people. So, that’s what it is. I don’t really categorize it, but if there was a category, I would probably be bisexual. But I have never been with a guy."[7][23]

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gollark: People are weird.
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References
  1. "5 things to know about model Selena Forrest". USA TODAY.
  2. "Next / New York / Selena Forrest". www.nextmanagement.com.
  3. "Selena Forrest - Model". MODELS.com.
  4. "MODELS.com's Top 50 Models". models.com. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  5. Jones, Jaleesa M. (September 6, 2016). "5 things to know about model Selena Forrest". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  6. "Tragedy unknowingly turned this teen into fashion's most in-demand model". New York Post. 2016-10-23. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  7. Hyland, Véronique. "Up-and-Comer Selena Forrest Isn't Afraid to Tell the Truth About Modeling". The Cut. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  8. Weinstock, Tish (2016-11-10). "10 things you need to know about selena forrest". I-d. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  9. Okwodu, Janelle (October 28, 2016). "How Selena Forrest Skated Her Way Into Modeling Stardom". Vogue. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  10. "Now Casting Selena Forrest". CR Fashion Book. 2016-05-16. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  11. Davies, Marie Périer, translated by Megan. "The most scandalous Saint Laurent campaigns". Vogue English. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  12. "Meet Selena Forrest, The New Face of Saint Laurent, Proenza Schouler, and Calvin Klein". V Magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  13. "Prada Presents Encounters – Wonderland". Wonderland. 2017-04-28. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  14. "dior celebrate the power of modern womanhood in new campaign". I-d. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  15. Teeman, Tim (2017-10-24). "Fashion Brands Valentino and Bulgari Drop Terry Richardson". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  16. Simmons, Shea. "Who Are The Models In The Fenty Beauty Video? The Internet Is Obsessed With The Campaign's Diverse Stars". Bustle. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  17. "Selena Forrest". Interview Magazine. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  18. "Hold Up! More Adidas Originals x Alexander Wang Just Dropped". Refinery29. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  19. "5 Models Who Ruled The Catwalks In Milan". ELLE UK. 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  20. Spradley, Nykia (October 5, 2016). "This Black Model Ran Fashion Month and We Have The Receipts!". Essence. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  21. "Ten Models We Loved a Lot This Year". The New York Times. 2016-12-22. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  22. Nikki, Brown (February 16, 2017). "Model Selena Forrest Is Here To Remind You That Curly Hair Matters". Essence. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  23. "Model Selena Forrest Is Bisexual-ish, Also Removed Her Own Braces With Pliers". Autostraddle. 2016-09-07. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
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