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Joan SmallsPuerto Rican model
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Content:
- Biography of Joan Smalls
- Early Life and Career Beginnings
- Rise to Prominence
- Collaborations and Success
- Continued Success and Notable Projects
Biography of Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls, born as Joan Rodriguez in 1988 in Puerto Rico, is a Puerto Rican model who is known for her striking beauty, with her brown eyes and brown hair. Standing at a height of 179 cm and with body measurements of 83-60-86, she is represented by the prestigious international modeling agency, 'IMG Models'.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Joan developed a passion for fashion at a young age. She followed the world of beauty and style through television and dreamed of becoming a sought-after model. In 2007, she left her homeland and arrived in New York, where she quickly became represented by the agency 'Elite Model Management'. That same year, Smalls was selected to participate in the New York show of the brand 'Tory Burch'.
Rise to Prominence
In 2008, Smalls was named the face of the fashion house 'Ports 1961', which propelled her career to new heights. She began appearing on various covers of fashion publications and received an invitation to appear in Ricky Martin's music video for the song 'It's Alright'. In 2009, Smalls made the move from 'Elite Model Management' to 'IMG Models', as many of the most successful models have done. She became the face of the brand 'Neiman Marcus' and worked on several lookbooks for 'J.Crew' and 'Lingerie'.
Collaborations and Success
Throughout her career, Smalls has had the opportunity to work with renowned photographers, not only in the fashion world but also beyond. Some notable names include Patrick Demarchelier and Mario Testino. She has participated in photoshoots for brands such as 'Oscar de la Renta', 'Balenciaga', 'Hermes', 'Burberry Prorsum', 'Jimmy Choo', 'Proenza Shouler', and many more.
In 2010, Smalls became the face of 'Gucci' and 'Givenchy' and collaborated with other fashion houses, including 'Burberry', 'Yves Saint Laurent', 'Valentino', and 'Prada'. In 2011, she was named the third model in the advertising campaign for 'Estée Lauder', alongside French model Constance Jablonski and Chinese model Liu Wen.
Continued Success and Notable Projects
For the December issue of 'Vogue Japan', Smalls prepared a photoshoot titled 'Forgiving Wilderness', which was conducted by Norwegian photographer Solve Sundsbo. She continues to make waves in the fashion industry with her talent, beauty, and professionalism.
