This change also needs to happen for plus-sized dark skinned women in the industry too. Even in that, my struggle is not immense because I’m skinny. It’s my responsibility with the sudden platform I’ve been given to bring attention to the hard part of it all, so that the change can actually happen. If I don’t say things like this and create the conversation, the culture will continue. It’s the othering and feeling of not belonging. I have been my biggest enemy before, all in the name of being the best.īeing a dark skinned Black girl in this industry means more than just being hard.
In order to succeed in this industry, you have to truly remove yourself, look outside of yourself, and be your biggest critic. My craft is my whole person and I live and sleep in my craft every day. Nänga Awasum: Modelling, like any other art, is somebody’s craft, but the difference in my career is that I can’t simply put my camera away or close my sketchbook. I would also love to shoot with amazing photographers like Inez and Vinoodh.Ĭan you tell us a bit more about the difficulties you’ve faced as a model so far? I miss the runway, 2020 took that away from us, but I’m ready for fashion week in September! My dream brands to work with are Dior, Versace, and Prada. Nänga Awasum: I definitely want to go to Europe and experience fashion weeks around the world. Where would you like to take your modelling career? Who are your dream brands or collaborators? I had older sisters whose style inspos were Kelis, Kimora Lee, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu so my style evolved into a vintage Y2K love child with a modern twist. Nänga Awasum: Honestly, I was a poor kid growing up so everything was thrifted. How would you describe your style? Where do you get inspiration from? Fashion week is just around the corner, so hopefully wearing it will bring some luck this September! Nänga Awasum: I honestly don’t know! It’s made such an impact on my life this week, I might outfit repeat for some castings. What will you do with the outfit she spotted you in? I aspire to be like her in many ways, especially the way she leaves a positive impact on others, just the way she did with me. I’ve always been a fan of Gigi and everyone I know who has ever met her has always said something about her contagious smile. Yesterday, I was a model, today I am a model discovered by one of the top models in the world. Nänga Awasum: I’ve been getting noticed more than ever with way more opportunities. How has your life changed since Gigi posted the picture of you? I went to HBCU of Morgan State University as an architecture major and gender studies minor, but I couldn’t afford it anymore so I dropped out to pursue modelling. I’m the youngest of five girls, all overachievers, so I had quite the standards to live up to. Nänga Awasum: I was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, but I’m originally of the Mankon Tribe of Bamenda, Cameroon. In a tearful acceptance speech, the star also thanked the industry as a whole for supporting her, name-checking Mario Testino and Carine Roitfeld.Hi Nänga! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? The millennial It-girl turned designer for Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring 2017 collection, with its breakout “see now, buy now” collection, closely followed by her collaboration with Stuart Weitzman.
In the past 12 months, the LA-based model with Palestinian heritage has featured on several international editions of Vogue, including teaching Vogue Arabia’s readers Arabic for the digital launch. The requirements for winning the coveted award (“A male or female model that has contributed most to the international fashion scene in the past year and has demonstrated influence beyond the catwalk”) were met by Gigi with aplomb. Thank you for inspiring me,” added Hadid, as reported by T he Business of Fashion. Hadid credited her 26 million Instagram followers as part of her meteoric rise: “I know that I’m in the generation of social media… You guys are the ones that I’m here for,” the model shared in her emotional acceptance speak, after Donatella Versace handed her the sleek glass BFA award. Gigi Hadid, however, was the clear star of the evening, wearing Atelier Versace as she was crowned International Model of the Year to rapturous applause. The 4,000-strong audience included some of the industry’s finest, such as winner Bruce Weber, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Alessandro Michele. The Royal Albert Hall played host to the British Fashion Awards 2016 last night in London. Gigi Hadid wears Atelier Versace at the British Fashion Awards 2016.
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