{"id":64139,"date":"2024-11-01T06:05:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T10:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/?p=64139"},"modified":"2024-11-01T13:32:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T17:32:53","slug":"the-graduates-douta-sidibe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/the-graduates-douta-sidibe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Graduates: Douta Sidibe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='row' id='cover'>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 columns\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/241001_MODELS_DOT_COM_12_DOUTA_162-copy-2k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2997\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64197\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<div id=\"covertitle\">\n<h3>The Graduates<\/h3>\n<h1>Douta Sidibe<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n#content .row {max-width:100%}\n#cover { \nbackground-color: white; position: relative; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;; text-align: center; \n}\n#covertitle, #covertitle h1, #content #covertitle h3 { color: white; font-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\", sans-serif; }\n#covertitle { position: absolute; font-family: \"SuisseIntl-Bold\", sans-serif; bottom: 12%; width: 100%; font-size: 3.8rem; font-weight: 900; }\n#covertitle h1 { font-size: 12vw; display: inherit; }\n#content div.post h2 {margin: 20px 0; background: white; font-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\",sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; color: #333;}\n#content #covertitle h3 { \nfont-size: 8vw; line-height: 20vh;\ntext-transform: uppercase; \nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\", sans-serif;}\n@media (min-aspect-ratio: 1\/1) {\n    \/* Styles for tablets in landscape *\/\n   #cover img {width: 70% !important;}\n   #content #covertitle h3 { font-size: 4vw;}\n   #covertitle h1 { font-size: 6vw; display: inherit; }\n}\n#introbox { border: 1px solid white; padding: 90px 30px !important; max-width: 850px; margin: auto !important; font-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\",sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center !important; }\n.introblurb, .introblurb p, .post div.introblurb p:first-child {\nfont-size: .7em; \nline-height: 1.6; \ntext-align:justify;\nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-Book\", sans-serif;\npadding: .3em 1em;\n}\n#content div.introcredits, #content div.introcredits p {\nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-Book\", sans-serif;\nfont-size: .8em; \n}\n.pic40 { margin: 2% 10%;; text-align: center; }\n.videocontainer {max-width:600px; margin: auto;}\n.txtbox { \nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-Book\",sans-serif; \nline-height: 2;\nfont-weight: 400; \nwidth: 36%; \nborder: 0; \nmargin: auto; \npadding: 5%;\n}\n.pullquote {\nfont-size:4vw;\nline-height: 1;\ntext-align:center;\nfont-style:italic;\nmax-width:900px;\nmargin:auto;\npadding:1em;\nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\",sans-serif;\n}\n.credits:empty {display:none;}\n.credits {\nfont-size: .75rem; \npadding: 2rem 0;; \nfont-weight: normal; \ntext-align: center; \nclear: both; \ntext-transform: uppercase; \nmax-width: 800px; \nmargin: auto; }\n#thumbsul { margin: 0 8%; }\n.text-left {text-transform: capitalize !important;}\n#thumbsul a, .text-left a {color: black;}\n#thumbsul a:hover, .text-left a:hover {color: #666;}\n.separ { border: 1px solid white; clear: both; margin: 60px; }\nem {color: #999;}\n<\/style>\n<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/css\/sb\/f9defe4b9aca4767cc8a4f9e8a8731fa33a8f40b.css\"\/>\n<!-- mdc font Suisse --><\/p>\n<div class=\"txtdiv\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"introbox\">\n<div class=\"introblurb\">\n<p>For the past decade, Models.com&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/tag\/the-graduates\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Graduates series<\/a> has been a visual check-in with the models of the moment who have consistently performed at the highest levels, going from the rising newcomers on the Hot List to the Top 50 recognizable muses throughout the world. Stars like Bella Hadid, Hoyeon, Vittoria Ceretti, Selena Forrest, and Sora Choi, to name a few, have all taken part of the milestone series that uniquely marks the shift in a model&#8217;s career. With major bookings in editorials, advertisements, lookbooks, and on the runway, these models have consistently locked down luxury clients in the most competitive markets while continuing to dominate on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>To commemorate our tenth year, we flew to Paris during the madness of fashion week to shoot all the top talent with photographer <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/mauricio-sierra\">Mauricio Sierra<\/a>. This year&#8217;s cast connects with the Models.com team to divulge how they got their starts, the key brands and creatives that have made their careers, and taking their place in the upper echelons.\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"introcredits\">\n<p><em>Photography<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/mauricio-sierra\">Mauricio Sierra<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Editor-in-Chief<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/stephan-moskovic\">Stephan Moskovic<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Editorial Director<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/irene-ojo-felix\">Irene Ojo-Felix<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Interviewer<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/anire-ikomi\">Anire Ikomi<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Stylist<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/sarah-lam\">Sarah Lam<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Hair Stylist<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/adiam-habtezion\">Adiam Habtezion<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Makeup Artist<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/marielle-loubet\">Marielle Loubet<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Movement Director<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/ryan-chappell\">Ryan Chappell<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Creative Consultant<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/christopher-michael\">Christopher Michael<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Production<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/sasha-grinblat\">Sasha Grinblat<\/a><br \/>\n<em>On Set Production<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/myself-production.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Myself Production<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Retouching<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yunabone\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yuna Bone<\/a><br \/>\n<em>DIT<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mitko_capture\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mitko Frangov<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Gaffer<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/quentinchamardbois\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quentin Chamard Bois<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Stylist Assistants<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/agnessolhall\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Agnes Solhall<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/roxane_noel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Roxane Noel<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Hair Assistant<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/renna.paris\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fabien Renna<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Makeup Assistant<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rocioroldanmua\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rocio Roldan<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Studio Location<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/studiozeroparis\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Studio Zero Paris<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\nMenswear? Womenswear? Couture? There\u2019s a small group of models that are mainstays through all major markets, and French-Senegalese model <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/douta-sidibe\">Douta Sidibe<\/a> is one of the exceptional few. Scouted during the uncertain times of 2020\u2019s pandemic\u2014a difficult period for launching a career\u2014Sidibe made his debut at the Dior Men S\/S 22 show just a year later. Since then, he\u2019s walked for the brand seven times, catapulting from Models.com&#8217;s Hot List to our Top 50 rankings. With 11 campaigns for top-tier brands like Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Valentino under his belt, Sidibe has worked with photographers like Steven Meisel, Tyler Mitchell, and Gabriel Moses on pivotal projects in his portfolio.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pic40\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/241001_MODELS_DOT_COM_11_DOUTA_343-copy-2k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2997\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64192\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credits\">\nIssey Miyake cotton poplin shirt &#8211; 20AGE ARCHIVE | Jil Sander cotton full Skirt &#8211; PYRN ARCHIVES\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pullquote\">&#8220;Now, with more experience&#8230;I feel more confident, and I understand what\u2019s expected.&#8221; <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-6 columns\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/241001_MODELS_DOT_COM_11_DOUTA_270-copy-800w.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64193\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-6 columns\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/241001_MODELS_DOT_COM_11_DOUTA_115-copy-800w.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64195\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"credits\">\n  Issey Miyake cotton poplin shirt &#8211; 20AGE ARCHIVE | Jil Sander cotton full Skirt &#8211; PYRN ARCHIVES\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\nReflecting on the craft he&#8217;s learned from these collaborations, Sidibe shared, &#8220;I&#8217;m always impressed by the attention to detail these photographers and stylists have. If my expression wasn&#8217;t exactly what they wanted or the outfit had a slight fold, they&#8217;d come in, correct, and reshoot until the shot was perfect.&#8221; This past womenswear season marked a new chapter for Sidibe, who walked for Herm\u00e8s, Marni, and McQueen for the first time, showcasing a growth he&#8217;s proud of. &#8220;When I started at 16, I often heard that I looked &#8216;too young, too cute, not mature enough&#8217; in castings,&#8221; he recalls. &#8220;I felt like I was losing out on so many opportunities. Now, with more experience and at 19, I feel more confident, and I understand what&#8217;s expected.&#8221; Looking forward, Sidibe\u2014a Models.com Graduate\u2014is optimistic about what lies ahead. &#8220;I&#8217;m just happy to continue my journey as a model and to inspire people from difficult backgrounds to believe in themselves and keep pushing.&#8221;\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pic40\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/241001_MODELS_DOT_COM_11_DOUTA_353-copy-2k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2997\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64190\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"small-12 columns\" id=\"thumbs\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<h2>The Graduates<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"small-block-grid-2 medium-block-grid-7\" id=\"thumbsul\">\n<li id=\"thumb-colin-jones\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-colin-jones\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Colin-200x200-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Colin-200x200-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Colin Jones<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-douta-sidibe\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-douta-sidibe\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Douta-200x200-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Douta-200x200-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Douta Sidibe<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-karolina-spakowski\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-karolina-spakowski\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Karolina-200x200-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Karolina-200x200-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Karolina Spakowski<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-lara-menezes\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-lara-menezes\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Lara-200x200-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Lara-200x200-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Lara Menezes<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-quannah-chasinghorse\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-quannah-chasinghorse\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Quannah-200x200-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Quannah-200x200-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Quannah ChasingHorse<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-wali\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-wali\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Wali-200x200-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Wali-200x200-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Wali<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-ylang-messenguiral\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-ylang-messenguiral\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Ylang-200x200-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2024\/10\/Ylang-200x200-2.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Ylang Messenguiral<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\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 Douta Sidibe For the past decade, Models.com&#8217;s The Graduates series has been a visual check-in with the models of the moment who have consistently performed at the highest levels, going from the rising newcomers on the Hot List to the Top 50 recognizable muses throughout the world. 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