Paloma Elsesser | |
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 Paloma Elsesser in November 2019 | |
| Born | Paloma Kai Shockley Elsesser April 12, 1992 |
| Nationality | American, British and Swiss |
| Occupation | Model |
| Relatives | Sage Elsesser, Ama Elsesser |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) [1] |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Sydney) [2] |
Paloma Kai Shockley Elsesser (born April 12, 1992) is an American plus-size model. [3]
Elsesser was born in London, England to an African-American mother and a father of Chilean and Swiss descent. [4] [5] Her Grandfather is Swiss and came from a Swiss-Romande town named where her surname is derived from. She was raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to New York City, New York in 2010, to attend The New School to study psychology and literature. [3] [6] She has two sisters: her elder sister Kanyessa McMahon is a director and producer, her younger sister, Ama, is also an actor and model signed to IMG, while her brother Sage Elsesser aka Navy Blue is a rapper and professional skateboarder.
Elsesser was discovered on Instagram by makeup artist Pat McGrath. [7]
She has modeled for Nike, Inc., Fenty Beauty, Proenza Schouler, and Mercedes-Benz. [8] [9] [10] [11] She has appeared in editorials for fashion magazines such as American Vogue , Vogue España , Teen Vogue , Elle , W , Wonderland Magazine , and Glamour . [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]
In 2018, Elsesser appeared on the cover of British Vogue's April issue with Fran Summers, Radhika Nair, Adut Akech, Faretta, Selena Forrest, Halima Aden, Vittoria Ceretti, and Yoon Young Bae. [17] In 2019, Elsesser made her screen acting debut in the Safdie brothers' Uncut Gems . [18]
Elsesser appeared on a cover of Vogue in its January 2021 issue. [19]
At the Fashion Awards 2023, Elsesser won the 'Model of the Year' Award. [20]
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