Fans Left Breathless As Paloma Elsesser Clinches “Model Of The Year 2023” Title

Jessica Wilson
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023

In the fashion industry, we see a welcome change - more models with different body shapes, backgrounds, and unique qualities are gracing runways and magazine covers. Take Paloma Elsesser, a successful curve model, for instance. She recently earned the title of “Model of the Year 2023,” marking a significant achievement.

This shift is like the growing recognition that beauty comes in myriad forms, and marks a positive stride toward breaking traditional beauty norms. Now, let’s dive into this article to learn more about the captivating journey of this remarkable woman.

Paloma Elsesser won 'Model of the Year 2023' by the prestigious British Fashion Awards.

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The title 2023’s Model of the Year belongs to the American curve model Paloma Elsesser. She was luckily discovered on Instagram by makeup artist Pat McGrath. Look at the past, Bella Hadid, Adut Akech and Kaia Gerber were previous winners.

For those who don’t know Paloma Elsesser, the model has signed contracts with famous brands like Nike, Inc., Fenty Beauty, Proenza Schouler, and Mercedes-Benz. and appeared in numerous magazines like American Vogue, Vogue España, Teen Vogue, Elle, W, Wonderland Magazine, and Glamour.

It’s not the first time the successful plus-size model won.

Paloma Elsesser is on Top 50 faces in the fashion world

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In 2020, Paloma Elsesser was honored as the female model of the year by Models.com, placing her among the distinguished Top 50 faces in the fashion world. Now, three years later, in 2023, Elsesser has once again garnered recognition by winning the esteemed title of Model of the Year at the prestigious Fashion Awards.

Elsesser, like many top models, is dedicated to fostering greater inclusivity in the industry.

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In an interview, she reflected, “My ‘beauty’ interrogates what we know to be the rule in fashion.” “So while I reap many privileges in the world as a ‘beautiful person’ my beauty in the industry always has to be qualified. There has been a positive shift, for sure, but there is still so much work to be done.” She aspires to be remembered as someone who encouraged critical thinking and left an impact on people's perceptions.
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