Winnie Harlow, a Canadian fashion model and public spokesperson, has become a prominent figure known for her work in fashion and her advocacy for vitiligo awareness, transitioning into acting and brand entrepreneurship. After gaining initial prominence in 2014 as a contestant on the 21st cycle of the U.S. television series ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ Winnie Harlow quickly secured significant modeling opportunities. In 2014, she became an official brand representative for the Spanish clothing brand Desigual and walked for Ashish’s spring/summer 2015 collection at London Fashion Week.
Her portfolio expanded rapidly in 2015, including work with Italian clothing brand Diesel for its spring/summer 2015 campaign, shot by Nick Knight. Harlow’s images graced prestigious fashion magazines such as i-D and Dazed, and she was featured in Spanish and Italian editions of Glamour magazine. August 2015 saw her featured in Complex magazine and Cosmopolitan, and she also shot the cover for Ebony magazine’s September issue alongside Fatima Siad. She was additionally featured on Vogue Italia’s website in 2015.
She is set to appear in ‘Monster High’ in 2024, and will take on a lead voice role in Marvel’s ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ in 2025. Her ongoing work with Cay Skin, established in 2022, solidifies her position as a successful brand entrepreneur. Across her diverse professional portfolio, Winnie Harlow consistently leverages her unique brand to drive impactful projects in fashion, film, and business.