Successful models who are short - a thread

Disclaimer - a lot of these girls will be nepo models because of the nature of the industry when it comes to height but I think we’re taking some steps towards inclusivity
The first in this thread is the great Devon Aoki - 5’5
She was allegedly discovered at the age of 13/14 but Kate Moss. After her runway debut, she walked for Balenciaga, Chanel and Comme des Garçons. She became the face of Versace at 16
Laetitia Casta - disputed between 5’6 and 5’7
Discovered when she was 15, she went on to be featured in Tommy Hilfiger, Guess and Miu Miu ad campaigns. She walked for Victoria Secret in 1997 and was an angel from 98 to 2000
Lily-Rose Depp - 5’3
She debuted at 15 years old with a feature in oyster magazine and since went on to become the darling of Chanel, chosen personally by the late Karl Lagerfeld.
Anja Konstantinova - 5’4
She is signed to multiple top agencies including the Society Management NY. She has been in multiple fashion editorials and been featured in top magazines including, Marie Claire, Oyster and Vogue
Jaychelle Yamanoha - 5’2
She’s has walked for Phillip Plein, Kim Shui and Savage x Fenty. She’s also been featured in editorials for l’Officiel Singapore and the WOW Magazine.
Barbara Maldonado - 5’6
Her success comes from mostly editorials in magazines and has appeared in Elle Mexico (cover), British Vogue and Glass Magazine
Halima Aden - 5’5
In 2016 she gained attention for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota pageant. She signed with IMG and has since walked for brands like Alberta Ferretti and Maxmara.
She’s been featured in many editorials for magazines like Elle (cover)
Iris Law - 5’4
She’s signed to IMG and had her runway debut at Miu Miu aw20 show. Her editorial track record include Vogue España, Puss Puss (cover), and Pop Magazine
Lila Moss - 5’4
She has walked for both Miu Miu SS21 (which was her first runway show) and Fendi Couture SS21. She’s been featured in Vogue Japan (cover), W Magazine, and American Vogue
Tia Jonsson - 5’5
She held a spot in Rihanna’s debut Savage x Fenty campaign and has since been featured in other campaigns for brands like GAP denim and Rag & Bone. Her editorial history include that of magazines like Elle U.S. and Vogue Italia
If you are on the short side and you want to be a model I won’t sugarcoat it it’ll be extremely difficult. More difficult than a girl who has the “perfect measurements” for the industry. But I made this thread cause I wanted to show you guys it’s not impossible. Much love 🤍🤍
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