Sabina Karlsson

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Sabina Karlsson
Sabina Karlsson modeling Chromat Spring-Summer 2018, headshot.jpg
Karlsson at New York Fashion Week 2018
Born
NationalitySwedish
Occupation Model
Children1 [1]
Modeling information
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Hair colorRed
Eye colorBrown
Agency
  • JAG Models (New York)
  • Milk Management (London)
  • Modellink (Gothenburg)
  • the wonders (Stockholm)
  • MODELWERK (Hamburg) [2]

Sabina Karlsson is a Swedish plus-size model.

Early life

Karlsson is of Gambian descent through her mother, and Swedish descent through her father. [3] [4]

Contents

Career

Karlsson modeling the Chromat Spring-Summer 2018 Serenity Collection at New York Fashion Week Sabina Karlsson modeling Chromat Spring-Summer 2018, full length.jpg
Karlsson modeling the Chromat Spring-Summer 2018 Serenity Collection at New York Fashion Week

Karlsson started modeling at age 4; she was discovered in a Swedish hair salon. [5] She was originally a straight size model, working for Teen Vogue , Jean-Paul Gaultier and Armani, [6] but changed to plus size modeling in 2010 so that she could maintain her natural weight. [7] She struggled to shrink down to a size 2 at age 17. [8] As a plus size model she has walked the runway for Michael Kors, Christian Siriano, and Chromat. [9] [10] She has modeled for H&M, [11] J. Crew, [12] Levi's, [13] Lane Bryant, [14] River Island, [15] L'Oreal, [16] Maybelline, [17] and Victoria's Secret.

She has appeared in American Vogue, and Glamour . [18] [19]

Personal life

She gave birth to a son in June 2018. [20]

References

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  3. "love the skin you're in with model sabina karlsson". I-d.vice.com. 24 April 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  4. "Curvy Model of The Month: Sabina Karlsson – Essence". Essence.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  5. "Watch This Face: Sabina Karlsson". Harpersbazaar.com. 2 October 2017. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  6. "A Model Reveals Her Journey From Size 2 To Plus-Size". REfinery29.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  7. "Sabina Karlsson on curve and plus-size models in makeup campaigns: "I'm shocked it took this long"". mic.com. 26 October 2017. Archived from the original on 5 December 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  8. ""I'm So Much Happier As a Size 14 Than a Size 2"". Elle.com. 24 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  9. Gowans-Eglinton, Charlie (13 September 2017). "Michael Kors does summer in The Hamptons glamour with a gloriously diverse model cast". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  10. "Chromat Delivers an Epic Body-Positive Cast—And a Lesson on Real Inclusion". Vogue.com. 9 February 2018. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  11. "H&M uses 'medium' model in plus size ad". Thelocal.com. 13 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  12. "Bravo To These 10 Designers For Bringing Diversity To Fashion Week". Huffingtonpost.com. 16 February 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  13. "Size 6 model told she was too big on how returning as plus-size made her happier and more successful". Independent.co.uk. 25 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  14. "How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Size and Love My Body: A Plus-Size Superstar Weighs In". Vogue.com. 6 November 2015. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  15. "These are the best shops for real women". Independent.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  16. "Hari Nef Stars as Part of a Wonderfully Diverse New L'Oréal Campaign". Fashionista.com. 10 January 2017. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  17. "13 Body-Positive Influencers You Should Follow on Instagram". Instyle.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  18. "Good Vibrations in Vogue USA with Sabina Karlsson, Ellen Rosa – (ID:48842)". Fashionmodeldirectory.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  19. "Sabina Karlsson – Model". Models.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
  20. "Sabina Karlsson on Instagram: "Welcome to the world our Baby boy 💙 I'm so amazed how my body carried this little life for 9 months. He was with me on set, during fashion…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2019.