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NAME
Jessica White
HOMETOWN
Buffalo, New York
CAREER KICKOFF
At 16, Jessica was scouted in her hometown and made the brave move to Paris, where she honed her skills as a professional model. Her early success allowed Jessica to move her family to a better home and neighbourhood. Her big break came in 2003 when she was chosen for a coveted shoot in Sport's Illustrated's famed Swimsuit issue. This was a first in history for an African American woman.
CAMPAIGNS, RUNWAYS AND APPEARANCES
In just six months after moving to Paris, Jessica landed campaigns for big fashion names such as Chloe and the Gap. Soon she was walking the runways for New York's top designers including Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs and Tommy Hilfiger. She also landed appearances in Harper's Bazaar and Teen Vogue, and is now one of the main spokesmodels for Maybelline New York.
FAVOURITE CAUSE
In her spare time, Jessica works on a charitable foundation she founded called "Angel Wings" which provides under-privileged children in her hometown of Buffalo an opportunity to have new experiences and follow their dreams just as she has.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Jessica has worked with the world's top photographers such as Steven Meisel, Mario Sorrenti, Craig McDean, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Lindbergh, Mario Testino, Inez and Vinoohd, Steven Klein, Mert and Marcus and David Sims.