Selena Forrest Explained

Selena Forrest
Birth Date:1999 4, mf=yes
Birth Place:Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.[1]
Years Active:2015–present
Height:[2]
Haircolor:Brown
Eyecolor:Brown

Selena Forrest (born 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.[3]

Early life

Forrest was born in Lafayette, Louisiana,[4] and relocated to California after Hurricane Katrina.[5] She changed schools repeatedly as her family moved first to San Pedro, then Long Beach, and finally Riverside.[6]

Career

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

A few months later, Forrest signed with Next Models, debuting as a Proenza Schouler exclusive in 2016.[9] She has appeared in campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent,[10] Proenza Schouler, Calvin Klein,[11] Prada,[12] Dior,[13] Valentino,[14] Fenty Beauty,[15] Topshop, DKNY, H&M[16] and Adidas.[17]

On the runway she has walked for Alexander McQueen, Céline, Chanel, Emilio Pucci (which she closed)[18] Fendi, Kenzo, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Tom Ford, Vera Wang, and Versace among many others.[19]

She was the cover model for the i-D "Futurewise" issue as well as twice appearing on the cover The New York Times style magazine, T.[20]

Forrest has spoken out on issues of racial equity in the fashion industry, critiquing designers who don't cast models of color as well as the lack of stylists able to care for black women's hair properly.[21]

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."[22] .

Notes and References

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

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