Sophia Hadjipanteli Explained

Sophia Hadjipanteli
Birth Date:25 May 1997
Birth Place:Maryland
Agency:Premier Model Management MUSE NYC
Height In:6
Height Ft:5
Occupation:Model
Yearsactive:2017–present

Sophia Hadjipanteli (; born 25 May 1997) is a Greek Cypriot model,[1] most notable for her unibrow look.[2] She initially gained public attention in the UK in 2017 and first appeared in fashion shows during London's Fashion week 2020.[3] [4] [5]

Early life and education

Hadjipanteli was raised in Maryland, together with her brother, by Greek Cypriot parents.[6] [7] She claims to have been inspired to have a unibrow by her family and culture. She studied marketing at the University of Maryland where she started modeling for brands like Hugo Boss or Guess.[8] She has nicknamed her unique eyebrows "Veronica."[9]

Modeling career

Hadjipanteli states that she is signed to Premier Model Management[10] and MUSE NYC.[11] She appeared in more than 50 publications worldwide, including, Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, New York Times and Vanity Fair.[10] She has worked for fashion brands including Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Fenty Beauty as well as done catwalk work.[12]

Activism

In response to public backlash about her looks, Hadjipanteli founded the #UnibrowMovement to promote unconventional beauty and embrace her heritage. She has accumulated more than 380,000 followers on Instagram and received death threats for her remarks and appearance. She has been outspoken in her support of "body-positive" female imagery.[13] [14] [15]

Personal life

As of 2019, Hadjipanteli was reported to be in a relationship with London-based photographer, Zac Apostolou.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet The Unibrowed Model Completely Challenging Conventional Beauty. Marie Claire. 8 April 2019 . en-us. 2020-02-28.
  2. News: Unibrow model challenges beauty stereotypes. BBC News . en. 2020-02-28.
  3. Web site: Domachowski. Lucy. 2020-02-20. Unibrowed model Sophia Hadjipanteli stuns at London Fashion Week. 2020-02-28. mirror.
  4. Web site: This Instagram Model Has The Most Amazing Eyebrows. Rosenstein. Jenna. 2017-09-06. Harper's BAZAAR. en-US. 2020-02-28.
  5. Web site: Model with prominent eyebrows aims to change beauty standards by refusing to conform. 2019-03-06. Fox News. en-US. 2020-02-28.
  6. Web site: Model-Turned-Activist Sophia Hadjipanteli is on a Mission to Champion Unconventional Beauty. 2021-10-24. PHOENIX Magazine. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Ways . Curious . Sophia Hadjipanteli . 2023-04-26 . HUNGER TV . en-GB.
  8. Web site: The unibrow is back – claims this model. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220524/http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/unibrow-model-instagram-sophia-hadjipanteli-eyebrows-beauty-body-image-women-sophia-hadjipanteli-a7939341.html . 2022-05-24 . subscription . live. 2017-09-11. The Independent. en. 2020-02-29.
  9. Web site: Wassus. Kenny. 2018-04-02. Meet the Greek-Cypriot Model Owning Her Unibrow, Named Veronica. 2021-10-24. The Cut. en-us.
  10. Web site: Sophia Hadjipanteli Premier Model Management. 2021-10-24. www.premiermodelmanagement.com.
  11. Web site: Muse NYC. 2021-10-24. www.musenyc.com.
  12. Web site: 2023-03-08 . "REBEL" ISSUE EXCLUSIVE: SOPHIA HADJIPANTELI ON MODELING FOR JEAN PAUL GAULTIER AND CONFRONTING BEAUTY STANDARDS WITH THE #UNIBROWMOVEMENT THE UNTITLED MAGAZINE . 2023-04-26 . Untitled Magazine . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2018-04-07. Model with unibrow who went viral discusses changing beauty norms. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220524/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/model-sophia-hadjipanteli-unibrow-hair-beauty-norms-trolls-comments-instagram-university-of-maryland-a8293461.html . 2022-05-24 . subscription . live. 2020-02-28. The Independent. en.
  14. Web site: Gillis. Hillary. 2018-02-13. Meet Sophia Hadjipanteli, Instagram's Favourite Unibrowed Model. 2020-02-28. Vice. en.
  15. News: Khaira-Hanks. Priya. 2018-04-09. Can a model's monobrow help women embrace body hair?. en-GB. The Guardian. 2020-02-28. 0261-3077.
  16. Web site: March 15, 2019 . Model Sophia Hadjipanteli Receives Death Threats Over Her Monobrow . 2021-10-24 . Greek City Times . en-US.

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