{"id":57624,"date":"2020-11-23T13:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T18:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/?p=57624"},"modified":"2021-10-18T11:22:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T15:22:35","slug":"the-graduates-ariel-nicholson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/the-graduates-ariel-nicholson\/","title":{"rendered":"The Graduates: Ariel Nicholson"},"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\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-2-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-2-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"covertitle\">\n<h3>The Graduates<\/h3>\n<h1>Ariel Nicholson<\/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,.introblurb {text-align:center;}\n.introblurb {width: 50%;margin:auto;}\n.txtbox {text-align: left;}\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.introblurb h3 {color:black !important;}\n.introcredits h4 {color:black !important;font-size: 1.1em !important;}\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% 8% 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#thumbs {text-align:center;margin:0 0 3% 0;font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:900;}\n#thumbsul {margin:0 8%;}\n#thumbsul li,#thumbsul li a {color:black;}\n#thumbsul li,#thumbsul li a:hover {color:red;}\n.separ {background-color:white;height:40px;}\n.bottom {margin-bottom: 80px;}\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\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"introcredits\">\n<h4>Photos by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/adrienne-raquel\">Adrienne Raquel<\/a> for Models.com<\/h4>\n<h4>Editor <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/irene-ojo-felix\">Irene Ojo-Felix<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Since 2013, Models.com\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/tag\/the-graduates\/\">The Graduates<\/a> series has been a visual check-in of the model hustlers who\u2019ve cemented themselves as faces of noteworthy praise in editorial, advertisements, lookbooks, and runways. Through insurmountable rejection and just as many wins, these muses have locked down luxury clients while rising through the ranks from the Hot List to the Top 50 working models in the World. While this year was in no way normal, thanks to the global shutdown and an ongoing pandemic, an unstoppable industry has dialed up the creativity while models have rolled with the professional punches. Photographer <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/adrienne-raquel\">Adrienne Raquel<\/a> takes on this spirit of resilience, shooting this year\u2019s iteration in its entirety via Zoom.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/ariel-nicholson\">Ariel&#8217;s Models.com page<\/a> and click the Lists <i class=\"fa fa-heart-o\"><\/i> button to favorite Ariel and <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/lists\/\">keep track<\/a> of her work.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pic40\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-1-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p>For <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/ariel-nicholson\">Ariel Nicholson<\/a>, a career-defining shoot and back-to-back runway appearances at Calvin Klein was a surefire way to carve her place in the modeling community. Nicholson began with her debut in Vogue shot by photography legends Inez &#038; Vinoodh, was quickly signed to <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/DNA-Models\">DNA Models<\/a>, and was catapulted a week later backstage at Raf Simons\u2019 Calvin Klein <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/calvin-klein-calvin-klein-ss-18-show\/758341\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sophomore showing<\/a>. \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever been more nervous in my life,\u201d Nicholson describes. &#8220;it was very terrifying but after I walked, I was on cloud nine. The collection was incredible, and it was so inspiring to meet Raf and his team.\u201d The All-American brand\u2019s support, on and off the runway, became crystal clear as she racked up billboards for them along with Miu Miu, Prada, and editorial milestones covering LOVE, Dazed, and recently Vogue Italia\u2019s mega September issue. However, balancing all the successes of an in-demand, new model can be an immeasurable toll on anyone, let alone a high schooler just trying to finish up their coursework. &#8220;I took six months off from modeling in high school, because it was really weighing on my mental health and I needed to focus on my classes,\u201d she admits <\/p>\n<p>Through her own experiences, Nicholson has broken barriers and now wants to lend a hand to the countless others waiting for their chance as well. Using her modeling platform for advocacy, Nicholson\u2019s ultimate desire is for all trans and gender non-conforming people to have access to these coveted, once-secluded fashion spaces. &#8220;Growing up as a trans person, I was so lucky and privileged to have so much support, both from my family and support groups,\u201d she explains. &#8220;I\u2019ve been in therapy since I was eight years old, and I attended groups all throughout my childhood and teen years. It was so affirming to be able to vocalize my inner feelings, and have the freedom to explore my gender without judgment.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>As she matures within the spotlight, Nicholson&#8217;s queerness and a supportive fashion community have helped her relate and find her own voice on social media. \u201cThat search for fame, validation, and recognition has a lot to do with my own internalized transphobia,\u201d she explains. &#8220;The world constantly tells you that there isn\u2019t space for you and that you aren\u2019t enough.\u201d Understanding that Nicholson has looked towards model pioneers like Andreja Pejic, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Lea T, and Naomi Campbell as inspiration on how to take up space without permission. \u201cI love models. We look out for each other. I think that it\u2019s a huge misconception that models are super competitive and cutthroat. We are all going through similar experiences, and because of that, there is always a feeling of solidarity and love, even sisterhood.\u201d\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"small-12 columns\" id=\"thumbs\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\nThe Graduates<\/p>\n<ul class=\"small-block-grid-2 medium-block-grid-5\" id=\"thumbsul\">\n<li id=\"thumb-lila-moss\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-lila-moss\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_LilaMoss-200w-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_LilaMoss-200w-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n  \tLila Moss<br \/>\n  <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-eniola-abioro\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-eniola-abioro\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Eniola-200w-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Eniola-200w-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n  \tEniola Abioro<br \/>\n  <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-lina-zhang\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-lina-zhang\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_LinaZhang-200w-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_LinaZhang-200w-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n  \tLina Zhang<br \/>\n  <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-ariel-nicholson\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-ariel-nicholson\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-200w-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Ariel-200w-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n  \tAriel Nicholson<br \/>\n  <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-jeenu-mahadevan\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-jeenu-mahadevan\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Jeenu-200w-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2020\/11\/MDX_Graduates2020_Jeenu-200w-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n  \tJeenu Mahadevan<br \/>\n  <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separ bottom\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\n$(\"[id^='thumb-']\").hover(function() {\n    $(this).find('img').toggle();\n});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Graduates Ariel Nicholson Photos by Adrienne Raquel for Models.com Editor Irene Ojo-Felix Since 2013, Models.com\u2019s The Graduates series has been a visual check-in of the model hustlers who\u2019ve cemented themselves as faces of noteworthy praise in editorial, advertisements, lookbooks, and runways. 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