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Selena Forrest
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Forrest for Chaos in 2016
Born (1999-04-29) April 29, 1999 (age 26)
Occupation
  • Model
Years active 2015–present
Modeling information
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Brown
Agency
  • Next Model Management (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Los Angeles, Miami)

Selena Forrest was born on April 29, 1999. She is a famous American fashion model. By 2017, a website called Models.com said she was one of the top 50 models in the world.

Selena's Early Life

Selena Forrest was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. After Hurricane Katrina, her family moved to California. They moved many times. First, they lived in San Pedro, Los Angeles. Then they moved to Long Beach, California. Finally, they settled in Riverside, California. Because of these moves, Selena changed schools often.

Her Amazing Career in Fashion

Selena Forrest at the Paco Rabanne Fall Winter 2019-20 show
Selena walks at the Paco Rabanne Fall Winter 2019-20 show.

Selena was discovered in Huntington Beach in 2015. She was just starting her career. To get her first modeling job, she even took off her own braces!

A few months later, Selena signed with Next Models. She made her big debut in 2016. This was as an exclusive model for Proenza Schouler.

Top Brands and Runway Shows

Selena has worked for many well-known brands. These include Yves Saint Laurent and Calvin Klein. She has also modeled for Prada, Dior, and Valentino. Other famous names are Fenty Beauty, Topshop, and Adidas.

She has walked on the runway for many top designers. Some of these are Alexander McQueen and Chanel. She also walked for Fendi, Oscar de la Renta, and Versace.

Magazine Covers and Important Messages

Selena has been on the cover of i-D magazine. She also appeared twice on the cover of T. This is a style magazine from The New York Times.

Selena also uses her voice to talk about important issues in the fashion world. She believes everyone should have a fair chance. She also speaks about the need for stylists who know how to care for all hair types, especially for Black women.

See also

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