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.[4]
Selena Forrest | |
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 Forrest for Chaos in 2016 | |
| Born | April 29, 1999 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.[3] |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Early life
editForrest 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
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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
editSpeaking 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]
References
edit- ^ "Next / New York / Selena Forrest". www.nextmanagement.com.
- ^ "Selena Forrest - Model". MODELS.com.
- ^ "5 things to know about model Selena Forrest". USA TODAY.
- ^ "MODELS.com's Top 50 Models". models.com. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Jones, Jaleesa M. (September 6, 2016). "5 things to know about model Selena Forrest". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "Tragedy unknowingly turned this teen into fashion's most in-demand model". New York Post. 2016-10-23. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ a b c d e Hyland, Véronique. "Up-and-Comer Selena Forrest Isn't Afraid to Tell the Truth About Modeling". The Cut. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ a b Weinstock, Tish (2016-11-10). "10 things you need to know about selena forrest". I-d. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Okwodu, Janelle (October 28, 2016). "How Selena Forrest Skated Her Way Into Modeling Stardom". Vogue. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "Now Casting Selena Forrest". CR Fashion Book. 2016-05-16. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Davies, Marie Périer, translated by Megan. "The most scandalous Saint Laurent campaigns". Vogue English. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Meet Selena Forrest, The New Face of Saint Laurent, Proenza Schouler, and Calvin Klein". V Magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "Prada Presents Encounters – Wonderland". Wonderland. 2017-04-28. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "dior celebrate the power of modern womanhood in new campaign". I-d. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Teeman, Tim (2017-10-24). "Fashion Brands Valentino and Bulgari Drop Terry Richardson". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Selena Forrest". Interview Magazine. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "Hold Up! More Adidas Originals x Alexander Wang Just Dropped". Refinery29. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "5 Models Who Ruled The Catwalks In Milan". ELLE UK. 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ Spradley, Nykia (October 5, 2016). "This Black Model Ran Fashion Month and We Have The Receipts!". Essence. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- ^ "Ten Models We Loved a Lot This Year". The New York Times. 2016-12-22. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ Nikki, Brown (February 16, 2017). "Model Selena Forrest Is Here To Remind You That Curly Hair Matters". Essence. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- ^ "Model Selena Forrest Is Bisexual-ish, Also Removed Her Own Braces With Pliers". Autostraddle. 2016-09-07. Retrieved 2018-01-19.