Joan Smalls
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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls Rodríguezis a Puerto Rican fashion model. In 2013, she ranked at #8 on Forbes magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list. In 2011, she became the first Latina model to represent Estée Lauder cosmetics. In January 2014, Smalls appeared on the "Return of the Supermodel" cover of American Elle...
NationalityPuerto Rican
ProfessionModel
Date of Birth11 July 1988
Joan Smalls quotes about
high-heels jeans black
My bikini, a pair of black high heels and a pair of comfortable jeans.
skin-color doors diversity
People hide behind the word aesthetic. They say, ‘Well, it’s just that designer’s aesthetic.’ But when you see 18 seasons in a row and not one single model outside a certain skin color…? There are people in the industry who are advocates, who support diversity. And there are people who do not. I don’t get it. Beauty is universal. These doors have to open,