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Duckie Thot has established herself as a global fashion model, transitioning from reality television contestant to brand ambassador for major beauty and fashion lines.
Thot became a prominent face for Fenty Beauty, representing Rihanna's beauty brand known for its inclusive range of products.
Duckie Thot fronted Oceanus Swimwear's new collection campaign, modeling bikinis and glammed-up loungewear in an '80s-inspired photoshoot.
Thot was named a global ambassador for L'Oréal Paris, a significant step for the beauty brand in promoting diversity and representation.
Thot participated in campaigns for Fenty x Puma, contributing to Rihanna's collaborative fashion line with Puma.
Duckie Thot was featured in campaigns for Moschino, the Italian luxury fashion house.
Thot participated in campaigns for Balmain, the French luxury fashion house.
Thot appeared in campaigns for Oscar de la Renta, known for its women's ready-to-wear and accessories.
Thot played the lead role as Alice in the 2018 Pirelli Calendar, which featured an all-black cast and was inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Thot debuted in the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Duckie Thot was announced as a 2022 rookie for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, marking her appearance in the renowned publication.
Nyadak “Duckie” Thot was born on October 23, 1995, in Melbourne, Australia. Her parents were South Sudanese refugees who settled in Australia, and she is the first of her seven siblings to be born there. Early in her life, Thot’s schoolmates and teachers had difficulty pronouncing her birth name, leading her to adopt the nickname “Duckie.” She completed her education at Maranatha Christian School, graduating in 2013. Thot’s introduction to the modeling industry came through her sister, Nikki Perkins, who was also a model and YouTube personality. This familial connection inspired Thot to participate in Season 8 of Australia’s Next Top Model in 2013, where she advanced to third place.
After her appearance on Australia’s Next Top Model, Thot began her professional modeling career in Australia, including walking for David Jones in 2016. However, she encountered limited opportunities for models of color within Australia’s fashion industry. This led her to move to Brooklyn, New York, seeking more diverse and substantial career prospects. In New York, she secured representation with New York Model Management. Her career gained significant momentum when Kanye West’s team approached her, leading to her participation in the Yeezy Spring/Summer 2017 show, which marked her international catwalk debut. Subsequently, Thot became known for her role as a face of Fenty Beauty and played the lead role in the Alice in Wonderland-inspired 2018 Pirelli Calendar.
Since 2018, Thot has served as a global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris. She has been featured in campaigns for notable brands such as Fenty x Puma, Moschino, Balmain, and Oscar de la Renta. In 2018, she debuted in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Thot also appeared on the cover art for CHIC’s album “It’s About Time,” released in September 2018. Her career progressed further in January 2022 when Sports Illustrated Swimsuit announced her as a rookie. Thot has used her platform to advocate for diversity and inclusion within the fashion industry, emphasizing the need for more diverse talent in creative and decision-making roles, not just as models.
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