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Joan Smalls backstage at Christopher Kane (London Fashion Week)
Photo by: Irene Scioti, courtesy of Cheryl Leung
This is not Joan Small’s very first Fashion Week but it is her premiere as a model worthy of all those buzzwords that we love at OTM. And indeed Ms Smalls is the very definition of coveted, blue chip and must-have right this minute. Coming off a sweeping FW10 NYC and London season, Joan has walked for Antonio Berardi, Christopher Kane, Aquascutum, Julian McDonald, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Rodarte, Marc Jacobs, Altuzarra and Alexander Wang. This is all after her surprise appearance at the Givenchy Spring 10 couture showing, proving again that Riccardo Tisci stands as a very prescient tastemaker when it comes to model choices. Milan stands as her next platform, with Paris bound to be an interesting venue for a young woman who has proven herself to be the very definition of grace and professionalism. And already in all that velocity are the sparks of very avid interest from some of fashion’s finest photographers. It couldn’t happen to a nicer girl.
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February 23rd, 2010
at 6:12 pm
OMG SHE IS KILLING ME WITH HER LOOKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HOPE SHE MAKES IT TO THE TOP 50 SOON
February 23rd, 2010
at 6:16 pm
OUT OF ALL THE BLACK GIRLS SHE IS A REAL BEAUTY……… AND SORRY FOR THE OTHER GIRLS ,,,,BUT YOU BETTA BE CAREFULL ; ) — YOU JUST GOTTA LOVE HERR
February 23rd, 2010
at 6:17 pm
gorgeous!!!!
February 23rd, 2010
at 7:42 pm
Joan Smalls is one of the few models who I have noticed in these shows and is also one of the few I look for now!! She’s stunning and the looks she gives on the catwalk give me fever.
http://calvinshow.blogspot.com
February 23rd, 2010
at 7:59 pm
Memorable, seemingly very mature, a break from the norm, and versitile…I hope she makes it, she’s great!
February 23rd, 2010
at 8:04 pm
Memorable, versitile, seemily very mature, a break from the norm…I really really like her, she deserves grand success. I’m glad people are starting to notice, but I hope it only gets better.
February 23rd, 2010
at 8:15 pm
SHE IS SO GORGEOUS AND LOOK BEAUTIFULL WITH NO MAKE-UP (((( VIVA PUERTO RICO ))))
February 23rd, 2010
at 8:16 pm
SHE IS OVAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE HER
February 23rd, 2010
at 9:46 pm
Shes incredible, so classic, so needed… i predict next – Ann Kenny, Ruby Aldridge and my friend – Julia Nobis!!!
A return to majestic beauty.
February 23rd, 2010
at 10:31 pm
She’s beuatiful.
February 23rd, 2010
at 11:42 pm
Classic i like her
February 24th, 2010
at 12:35 am
wow she is beautiful
February 24th, 2010
at 2:03 am
Finally the fashion world has woken up to Joan’s beauty! :) It’s her moment now!
February 24th, 2010
at 4:18 am
@andrea ross why must we label the models with ethnicity or race anytime one is featured that isn’t caucasian?
…joan, chanel, jourdan, sesilee, rose, arlenis, lyndsey, & re’l among others are beautiful women period… not just beautiful for black girls… and none of them should be ‘watching their backs’ because if casters and designers have an ounce of sensibility they’ll see that each of these girls are striking in their own way, & that there is enough space for all of them to be successful in the fashion industry…. how preposterous & ignorant would i sound if made the statement that ‘all the other white girls better watch backs, because of karlie kloss.’
February 24th, 2010
at 6:55 am
i agree with you guys, i’m VERY glad joan is blowing things out of the water. her years of hard work and dedication to modeling is paying off. well deserved, joan!
February 24th, 2010
at 7:04 am
VERY BEAUTIFUL FACE
February 24th, 2010
at 7:38 am
This girls looks so cute. Joan rocks
http://allaboutmodels.blogspot.com/
February 24th, 2010
at 8:13 am
Beautiful face i think she will have good work
February 24th, 2010
at 10:01 am
Yey to see her finally here! She deserves it
February 24th, 2010
at 10:51 am
Everything has prettymuch been said. She milked the London runways for every ounce of their worth. She’s a real standout. Fresh, beautiful and very memorable. Everyone is so willing and ready to support her forthcoming rise to the top ranks and it’s a beautiful thing to behold.
She reminds me alittle of Aaliyah in this image.
February 24th, 2010
at 11:25 am
@ Page THANK YOU truer words have not been spoken… What a lovely girl so happy for her… There is something to be said for everyone has their time… Joan this is your time sweetie, soak it up your where u belong!
February 24th, 2010
at 11:27 am
im so glad this is posted; in writing this is exactly what i wanted to see you guys feature on joan. you guys are amazing for this. you really listen to reader feedback.
February 24th, 2010
at 12:08 pm
I knew she’ll do good! She was too promising!!! Congrats!!!
http://myfashioninsider.blogspot.com/
February 24th, 2010
at 12:10 pm
CHRISHELL STUBBS needs to be a top 10 newcomer too!!!!!…..congrats joan, she finally gets high status!!!
February 24th, 2010
at 12:24 pm
I’m so happy with the recent success she’s having! She’s been modelling for 3 years & it’s amazing to see her finally move from being limited to all those Nordtrom catalogs to now seeing her in all the major runway shows! I guess her move from Elite to IMG late last year was a good one! Go Joan!!!!
February 24th, 2010
at 1:41 pm
LOVE HER, she is owning her moment and deserves..
February 24th, 2010
at 6:13 pm
@ PAGE—
I WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGIZE FOR YOUR MISUNDERSTANDING AT WHAT I WAS MEANING FROM THE BEGINING
&& YES YOUR RIGHT THERE SHOULDNT BE ANY STEROE TYPING OR ANY LABLE ON SOMEONES SKIN COLOR !!!!
BUT BY ANY MEANS AS A LADY OF COLOR MYSELF I AM SOOOOO ECSTATIC, HAPPY AND OVERWHELMED WITH JOY /// TO HAVE SEEN HER COOOME SUCH A LOOONG WAY AND BE WHERE SHE IS NOW !!! (TRIUMPH)
AS WE ALL DO HAVE OUR FAVORITE MODELS, AND MINES ARE THE LADIES OF COLOR ;)
I KNOW THAT FOR HER TO GET TO WHERE SHE IS NOW , WASNT AT ALL SOMETHING MADE EASY FOR HER..
AND SHES HERE AND SHE WILLL DEFINITELY MAKE A CHANGE IN THIS FASHION INDUSTRY
SHES GENUINE , SHES BEAUTIFUL , PURE IN CLOR && VERY PROFESSIONAL!!!!!
SHE IS ONE OUT OF THE VERY FEW “”"COLORED”"” MODELS IN THIS INDUSTRY WHO STRIKES BEAUTY FACE TO FACE
THERE FORRR YYAYY FOR JOANNN && YOU GOOO GIRL
I LOVE YOU …. WE LOVE YOU AND WE HOPE TO SEE MORE OF YOU !!!
ANDREA ROSS
February 24th, 2010
at 8:08 pm
perfect….just as she is
February 25th, 2010
at 6:04 am
I noticed the givenchy…. but Richardo thank you giving her a better start… she looks a 90′s supermodel….love this girl….go joan go joan its ur birthday rock it,lol! go girl
February 25th, 2010
at 2:23 pm
JOAN DID PRADA!!!
February 25th, 2010
at 2:32 pm
No way!!! She did Prada?! That’s an amazing feat! I tried to watch the show online, but it wasnt going – so depressed now! :(
February 25th, 2010
at 5:23 pm
Just seen the show! Such directional casting – you can always trust Muccia to do something unexpected!
February 25th, 2010
at 5:27 pm
She did Prada and she had on 2 looks! Talk about scoring! Go Joan! Thank the Lord you switched from Elite to IMG. It’s working wonders for your career!
February 26th, 2010
at 10:48 pm
GORGEOUS!!!!!!AMAZING MODEL!!!!
February 27th, 2010
at 9:28 am
SMELLING A “MODEL” NAME
February 28th, 2010
at 12:05 pm
amazing beauty
March 2nd, 2010
at 6:20 pm
Joan is wonderful. Hope she tries to stay true to herself. As it seems she is on the way to be a big name and do great things.
March 10th, 2010
at 10:27 pm
The face of a Queen…..Joan smalls is amazing and she killed it this season…god bless you lady may you have more sucsses
March 16th, 2010
at 7:22 pm
Joan is so gorgeous and she deserves where she is. God Bless you, your are a lovely girl.
March 20th, 2010
at 9:00 pm
Cools more diversity I am lovin it!
http://kemichic.blogspot.com/
March 29th, 2010
at 4:02 pm
joy bryant meets zoe saldana… she’s beautiful
March 29th, 2010
at 7:25 pm
I am happy that the fashion world is finally noticing Joan.
She is going to Kill IT!!!!! go Joan
March 29th, 2010
at 11:51 pm
Not just a beautiful black girl but a beautiful girl full stop.
March 30th, 2010
at 8:19 pm
Congratulation Joan. You deserved to be #1. I know that she will have a lot of editorials and campaigns. Go Joan.
March 31st, 2010
at 3:25 am
CANT MESS WITH THE PUERTO RICANS!!! I know its not about race here but the girl is Puerto Rican not black…just because she is dark skin doesnt mean she is what you see at first glance…Being Puerto Rican myself..i get very fustrasted when people think I’m something other than what I am…I know I shouldnt but what really angers me is when I say, “Oh, well I’m actually Puerto Rican!” and people say, “Isnt’t it the same” AHHH I want to scream..Its like saying a Japanese Person is Mexican…TOTALLY different people…way different culture, heritage, ancestors..etc..I’m sure Joan Smalls or rather Joan Rodriguez which is her real name would understand my rants..(Sorry but some people’s comments just hit a sore spot, I wish some people would travel the world and see different people)..Tan/Dark skin doesnt equate a certain ethnicity..but other than that…She is Phenominal..I hope for nothing but the Greatest for Joan!!! All in all beauty has no race or ethnicity!
March 31st, 2010
at 4:08 pm
By the way I checked Joan’s biography, her mother is Puertorrican and her father is black from US Virgin Islands. I believed that Joan see herself as puertorrican and black. It is not a question of race, though is the excellent job that Joan has been doing. Following Joan in the Fashion Spot and the FW 2010-11, we should feel so proud about her, she did a great job specially in Milan, doing Prada, Louis Vitton, Givenchy, Gucci, etc.
March 31st, 2010
at 5:08 pm
I like her, she’s very pretty, very promising. I would like to see more of her.
April 4th, 2010
at 1:49 am
@MACK Just because she is Puerto rican that doesn’t mean she isn’t black… she is a black Puerto Rican. Puerto Rican isn’t a race.
April 6th, 2010
at 7:24 pm
I’m so glad that Steven Migsel is working with Joan. I saw the Vogue Italy and Joan look so beautiful and w/ exquisite elegance in those photos. Go Joan you deserves it.
April 19th, 2010
at 9:44 am
I saw her April on 2010 Lingerie Nordstrom Catalog, she is so beautiful,elegance and with Such a high fashion look. Her next step is Victoria Secret for sure. Go Joan.
July 28th, 2010
at 5:19 pm
She’s a beauty!!!