Carmen Solomons

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Carmen Solomons
Born
Carmen Lee Solomons

(1991-05-28) 28 May 1991 (age 33)
Nationality South African
Occupation Fashion model
Modeling information
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Hair colorRed
Eye colorGreen
Agency
  • Major Model Management (New York)
  • Boss Models (Cape Town)
  • Scoop Models (Copenhagen)
  • Core Artist Management (Hamburg)
  • Photogenics LA (Los Angeles) [1]

Carmen Lee Solomons is a South African fashion model. She is best known as one of the faces of Fenty Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics. [2]

Contents

Early life

Solomons was born in the town of Kraaifontein just outside Cape Town. [3] [4] Before modelling, Solomons worked as a secretary at a medical office. [5]

Career

Solomons has modeled for Kanye West's Yeezy clothing line. She has also modeled for the Kendall + Kylie clothing line. [6] She has appeared in music videos for recording artists Usher and Cardi B. [4] She has also appeared in an Aerie campaign. [7]

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References

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