{"id":56591,"date":"2019-11-14T13:55:50","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T18:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/?p=56591"},"modified":"2023-05-02T08:50:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T12:50:42","slug":"shanelle-nyasiase-on-fighting-stereotypes-and-the-spirit-of-alexander-mcqueen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/shanelle-nyasiase-on-fighting-stereotypes-and-the-spirit-of-alexander-mcqueen\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanelle Nyasiase on fighting stereotypes and the spirit of Alexander McQueen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='row' id='cover'>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 columns\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-14-Shanelle-Nyasiase-348.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-14-Shanelle-Nyasiase-348.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-14-Shanelle-Nyasiase-348-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-14-Shanelle-Nyasiase-348-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-14-Shanelle-Nyasiase-348-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"covertitle\">\n<h3>The Graduates<\/h3>\n<h1>Shanelle Nyasiase<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n#content .row {max-width:100%}\n#cover {\nbackground-color: white;\nposition:relative;\nmargin: 0 auto 30px auto;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n#covertitle, #covertitle h1, #content #covertitle h3 {color: white;}\n#covertitle {\nposition: absolute;font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01',helvetica,sans-serif;\nbottom: 12%;\nwidth: 100%;\nfont-size: 4rem;\nfont-weight:900;\n}\n#covertitle p {}\n#covertitle h1 {display:inherit;}\n#content #covertitle h3 {font-size:1.7rem;}\n#content div.post {color:black;}\n.post p, .post div p:first-child {padding:0}\n.coverpic {max-width:1280px;padding: 4%;margin:auto;}\n#introbox,.txtbox,.introblurb {text-align:justify;}\n.introblurb,.introblurb p {line-height:1.6;}\n#introbox,#creditbox {border:1px solid white;padding:90px 30px !important;max-width: 850px;margin: auto !important;}\n#introbox, #introbox p {font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01';}\n#introbox{font-size:20px;text-align:center !important;}\n#introbox .introcredits {font-size:.85rem;}\n#introbox, .introcredits {font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01', sans-serif;}\n#introbox,.txtbox,.rside {margin:0px 0 10px 0}\n#introbox,.rside {font-weight:300;}\n.title {font-size:4.2rem;color:black;font-weight:normal;margin:auto;padding:60px 0;text-align:center;text-transform: capitalize;font-family: 'Neue Haas Unica W01';font-weight: 400;}\n.title a {color:black;}\n.subtitle {margin:auto;padding:60px 0;text-align:center;font-size:.8em !important;}\n.photogtitle {font-size:2rem;}\n.pullquote {font-size:1.8rem;text-align:center;font-style:italic;max-width:900px;margin:auto;padding:20px;font-family: 'Neue Haas Unica W01';}\n.txtdiv {padding: 0 40px;clear:both;}\n.txtbox {font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01', sans-serif;font-weight:400;width:36%;border:0;margin:auto;padding: 10% 10% 20% 10%;}\n.txtbox strong {font-weight: 700;}\n.credits {font-size:.95rem;padding:2rem 0;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;clear:both;text-transform: uppercase;max-width: 800px;margin: auto;}\n.subcredits {font-size:.9rem;}\n.separ {border:1px solid white;clear:both;margin:60px;}\n.center {text-align: center;}\n.center img {max-width: 80%;}\n.pic40 {width:60%;margin:2% 20%;text-align:center;}\n.fullwidth {max-width:100% !important;margin-top:20px;}\n.videodiv {height:auto;width:auto;background-color:white;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;max-width:1280px;}\n<\/style>\n<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/\/fast.fonts.net\/cssapi\/1ee7eecc-8318-40d7-9f60-2840770611c0.css?1\"\/>\n<!-- mdc set, L Futura W01,Linotype Didot W01,Neue Haas Unica W01 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"txtdiv\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"introbox\">\n<div class=\"introblurb\">\nFlip through <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/shanelle-nyasiase\">Shanelle Nyasiase&#8217;s<\/a> portfolio and whichever page your finger were to land on, you\u2019re guaranteed it to be a priceless, top tier image. Since her international arrival in 2017, the South Sudanese, Ethiopian-born model has been liberally booking dream jobs in sweet succession. In an elevator, she might recap her short-but-stacked career with Giorgio Armani\u2013\u2013her first show\u2013\u2013or a favorite client, Alexander McQueen (Nyasiase is a longterm darling of the famed luxury house). Omitted, though, are pages aplenty in American Vogue, British Vogue, Vogue Paris and billboard-sized campaigns for Versace, Balenciaga, Chanel Beauty, so on. Those kind of tearsheets are golden tickets in this game, but it\u2019s the life behind the face that gives them any value at all.<\/p>\n<p>Visit her <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/shanelle-nyasiase\">Models.com page<\/a> and click or tap the Lists button <i class=\"fa fa-heart-o\"><\/i> to favorite Shanelle and <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/lists\/\">keep track<\/a> of her work.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"introcredits\">\n<h3>Photography by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/sebastian-kim\">Sebastian Kim<\/a> for Models.com<\/h3>\n<p>Styling &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/vanessa-chow\">Vanessa Chow<\/a><br \/>\nHair &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/Hiro-Mari\">Hiro + Mari<\/a> | Makeup &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/steven-canavan\">Steven Canavan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Editor &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/stephan-moskovic\">Stephan Moskovic<\/a><br \/>\nIntroduction &#038; interview &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/steven-yatsko\">Steven Yatsko<\/a> and <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/irene-ojo-felix\">Irene Ojo-Felix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above: Top &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/preen\">Preen by Thornton Bregazzi<\/a> | Pants &#8211; Nili Lotan | Bracelet &#8211; Model&#8217;s own<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/tag\/the-graduates\/\">The Graduates<\/a>, since its conception in 2013, has become a Models.com mainstay featuring the foremost models of the moment. More specifically, when a Hot Lister moves up in rank to Top 50 through their own accomplishments it\u2019s deserving of recognition, each a worthy addition to this ongoing series.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pic40\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-13-Shanelle-Nyasiase-104.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-13-Shanelle-Nyasiase-104.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-13-Shanelle-Nyasiase-104-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-13-Shanelle-Nyasiase-104-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2019\/10\/190905-13-Shanelle-Nyasiase-104-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p><strong>Where are you from originally and how were you discovered?<\/strong><br \/>\nI have South Sudan citizenship, was born in Ethiopia (Gambella) and grew up in Kenya. I was already modeling in Kenya when I was found by the photographer Daniele Tamagni, who immediately introduced me to Ingrid Tamborin, my manager. She then came back to Nairobi to meet me and everything started. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Who do you look up to in the industry?<\/strong><br \/>\nI look up to everybody because they all have interesting ideas and are working hard for their dreams. Designers and photographers are doing amazing jobs and models now are living in one of the best times to make it big. We are so many though so at the same time, it&#8217;s also the hardest time to make it through.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is one thing no one would ever guess about you?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy background and my story because in the fashion industry people often know just about the problematic refugee issue about my region but not the other cultural and existing stories which make our life there. <\/p>\n<div class=\"pullquote\">&#8220;&#8230;I\u2019m proud to see all these African models doing big things. I wouldn&#8217;t change the whole industry but I&#8217;m just hoping that all these new faces will last. I really hope that this is not just a trend but a real change.&#8221;<\/div>\n<p><strong>What has been your proudest moment so far in your modeling career? And why? Were you nervous or excited going into the show?<\/strong><br \/>\nWorking for <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/alexander-mcqueen\">Alexander McQueen<\/a> still remains my best moment. When I was a teenager it was always Alexander McQueen that I was watching and I always saw myself in his work (everything was looking like an &#8220;alien&#8221;). Then working for McQueen was so emotional because I couldn&#8217;t believe I was actually doing it, especially my two campaigns. When Sarah [Burton] told me &#8220;if Alexander was still alive you were the girl he was waiting to meet&#8221; it felt like family and not simply work. I believe it&#8217;s important to feel like a &#8220;muse&#8221; and not just a model sometimes. Doing the show always feels like the first time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to race do you think fashion is hitting the mark in terms of inclusion? Is there anything more that you think could be done?<\/strong><br \/>\nI think today in the industry they&#8217;re starting to include everybody so it\u2019s a good moment and I\u2019m proud to see all these African models doing big things. I wouldn&#8217;t change the whole industry but I&#8217;m just hoping that all these new faces will last. I really hope that this is not just a trend but a real change. I see fashion as a career and not just an experience especially when you&#8217;re a young girl coming from far away like Africa and you have to leave your family, school, everything behind for such a big dream. It is important to give them a real chance. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you remember your first show? How was the experience and what were your feelings?<\/strong><br \/>\nGiorgio Armani. It was a very happy time because I did not know who Giorgio Armani was and he came to me to try something on and I thought he was just a guy. Later on, I felt embarrassed when I discovered it was him. I loved how humble he was with everyone because he doesn&#8217;t see any difference and I respect him very much and love him for that. I would love to work for him again and again. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to aspiring models wanting to follow in your footsteps?<\/strong><br \/>\nFirst, they need to be ready, and to make sure to focus on what they love and never change. Always be you and never fake the reality. No matter who you become, stay humble. Even if you become famous or rich, always take life easy and remember where you come from.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have any experience with criticism in the industry and do you have any advice for others who are just getting started with modeling on how to deal? <\/strong><br \/>\nWe are all learning every day so every experience counts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is one thing you would like to do next? A dream job, if you will. <\/strong><br \/>\nI have a lot of plans and projects but I can\u2019t mention them now &#8211; until next \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Graduates Shanelle Nyasiase Flip through Shanelle Nyasiase&#8217;s portfolio and whichever page your finger were to land on, you\u2019re guaranteed it to be a priceless, top tier image. Since her international arrival in 2017, the South Sudanese, Ethiopian-born model has been liberally booking dream jobs in sweet succession. 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