Paloma Elsesser Explained

Paloma Elsesser
Birth Name:Paloma Kai Shockley Elsesser
Birth Date:12 April 1992
Birth Place:London Borough of Camden, England, UK
Nationality:American
Occupation:Model
Relatives:Sage Elsesser, Ama Elsesser
Height:5feet [1]
Hair Color:Black
Eye Color:Brown
Agency:IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney)[2]

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

Early life

Elsesser was born in London, England to an African-American mother and a father of Chilean and Swiss descent.[3] [4] 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.[5] [6] She has two sisters: her elder sister Kanyessa McMahon is a director and producer, her younger sister, Ama, is also an actor and model signed to IMG, while her brother Sage Elsesser aka Navy Blue is a rapper and professional skateboarder.

Career

Elsesser was discovered on Instagram by makeup artist Pat McGrath.[7]

She has modeled for Nike, Inc., Fenty Beauty, Victoria’s Secret, Proenza Schouler, and Mercedes-Benz.[8] [9] [10] [11] She has appeared in editorials for fashion magazines such as American Vogue, Vogue España, Teen Vogue, Elle, W, Wonderland Magazine, and Glamour.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

In 2018, Elsesser appeared on the cover of British Vogues April issue with Fran Summers, Radhika Nair, Adut Akech, Faretta, Selena Forrest, Halima Aden, Vittoria Ceretti, and Yoon Young Bae.[17] In 2019, Elsesser made her screen acting debut in the Safdie brothers' Uncut Gems.[18]

Elsesser appeared on a cover of Vogue in its January 2021 issue.[19]

Awards

At the Fashion Awards 2023, Elsesser won the 'Model of the Year' Award.[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paloma Elsesser - New York - IMG Models .
  2. Web site: Paloma Elsesser - Model.
  3. Web site: A conversation with Paloma Elsesser. 23 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Meet Paloma Elsesser: The New-School Beauty Icon We've Been Waiting for.
  5. Paloma Elsesser on Being "Plus-Size," "Not Black Enough," and Pat McGrath's Instagram Muse. Kristie. Dash. 26 May 2016. Allure. Condé Nast.
  6. Web site: How Paloma Elsesser Redefined Beauty. 26 August 2020.
  7. Web site: Paloma Elsesser. 15 January 2018. Office Magazine.
  8. Web site: Proenza Schouler - Fall 2017 Campaign.
  9. Web site: A conversation with Paloma Elsesser. 23 October 2017.
  10. Web site: Watch Paloma Elsesser journey through a dramatic volcanic landscape. Dazed. 26 February 2018.
  11. Web site: How Model Paloma Elsesser Uses Instagram To Talk About Everything From Fashion and Cars to Body Image and Mental Health.
  12. Web site: The Great Beauty Shake-Up (American Vogue).
  13. Web site: We're Calling It Now — These Are the Future ICONS You Need to Know. Susie Sobol, Nails by Maki Sakamoto, Julia Noni, Ariana Marsh, Melanie Mignucci, Tina Ferraro, Brian Guiducci, Felicia Garcia-Rivera, Tamara McNaughton using Wella. Professionals.. 23 August 2017.
  14. Web site: Best of the Next: Paloma Elsesser - Wonderland Magazine. 5 November 2015.
  15. Web site: Pat McGrath Muse Paloma Elsesser Is Your New Beauty #Goals. 14 October 2016.
  16. Web site: 39 Game Changers Who Are Redefining "American Beauty". Glamour. 9 March 2017.
  17. Web site: 9 Trailblazing Models Cover May Vogue. British Vogue. Enninful. Edward. Condé Nast. March 30, 2018.
  18. News: Munzenrieder . Kyle . What is Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems Even About? . . September 24, 2019 . February 3, 2020.
  19. Role Model: How Paloma Elsesser Is Changing Fashion for the Better. Okwodu. Janelle. Vogue. December 14, 2020. Condé Nast.
  20. Web site: Fashion Awards 2023 : qui sont les gagnants de cette prestigieuse cérémonie ? . 4 March 2024 . ELLE. 5 December 2023 .

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