The model Winnie Harlow received the diagnosis Vitiligo at four years old. It is a Skin disease “in which there is a loss of color (pigment) in certain areas of the skin. The result is the appearance of white, uneven patches that contain no pigment, but the skin feels normal,” according to MedlinePlus, the US National Library of Medicine website.
Canadians with Jamaican rootsHarlow grew up amid discrimination and rejection, surrounded by myths about the possibility that the disease was contagious.
This experience led her to ignore the prejudices and advice of those who recommended that she pursue makeup rather than modeling. Over time, he turned adversity into a career that he built upon Trust and the Self-acceptance.
Her rise to fame came as a model and actress Tyra Banks He discovered her on Instagram and invited her to the reality show “America’s Next Top Model”. Although she wasn’t a winner, she ushered in a period of greater representation of diversity in the industry. Soon his face appeared in famous campaigns and on the covers of magazines such as fashion.
Currently Winnie Harlow is one of the most sought-after models on the international stage, a key figure in the Vitiligo activism and entrepreneurs in the industry Skin care. Her journey goes beyond the individual story: her work helps reduce stigma and promote a comprehensive approach to the disease, instilling self-esteem and hope in those who share the diagnosis.
1- Beige sequin dress and voluminous afro
For the New York Fashion Week 2025 She wore a long, fitted beige sequin dress with long sleeves. The reflective fabric produced flashes. She completed the look with a voluminous Afro hairstyle in auburn tones and deep red lips.
Harlow opted for another red carpet, Cannes 2024a long light pink dress with an asymmetrical neckline and free shoulders. The design featured a deep slit on the right leg and draping for added softness. She paired the piece with nude strappy sandals and let her hair fall in soft waves.
In it Cannes Film Festival 2024On the red carpet, the model shone in a black tulle dress with a full skirt and a translucent bustier, decorated with large burgundy flowers. She adorned her neck with a silver necklace and wore black heels, leaving her hair open.
Committing to contrasts and bold designs, while a fashion In 2023, she wore a long black velvet dress with a plunging neckline, with a voluminous white cape over her shoulders and long black gloves. Her short, slicked-back hair combines classic elegance with modern flair.
For the Vanity Fair afterparty during the awards ceremony OscarHarlow opted for a pink dress made of sheer fabric crisscrossed at the top to form a sweetheart neckline, with long sleeves decorated with flowers at the wrists. The side slit revealed the left leg, while the long skirt with train emphasized the movement. The updo with loose waves and silver sandals completed the picture fresh and vital sophistication.
At an event with a high demand for glamor at the 2022 Cannes Festival, Harlow opted for a full-skirted dress made of white tulle and a nude corset with geometric cuts on the upper body, which added modernity. The combination contrasted the lightness of the tulle with the strength of the bodice.
In an avant-garde approach, the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards model chose a voluminous, plush white smock as the centerpiece and left her legs exposed. She paired the look with transparent rivets and a thick silver rhinestone chain. The hairstyle, straight with a side parting, and the intense make-up reinforced the modern image.
Among her first famous outfits, in this case for the Fashion Awards In London in 2016, she stood out in a long black dress with a satin texture and an asymmetrical design that exposed the left shoulder and finished with a gold appliqué strap. It included an extra piece of fabric over the right arm and a side slit exposing the left leg, as well as black strappy sandals. Her hair was tied up in a high bun and a voluminous gold earring in her right ear completed the look. an image of dynamic elegance.
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