Selena Forrest
Forrest for Chaos in 2016
Born (1999-04-29) April 29, 1999
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.[1]
Occupation
  • Model
Years active2015–present
Modeling information
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown
Agency

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]

Early life

Forrest 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

Forrest walks at the Paco Rabanne Fall Winter 2019-20 show

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

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."[7][23].

References

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