4. Makeup artist Pat McGrath found her
Like many models, Paloma was discovered on Instagram. Dubbed the best makeup artist in the US, this close friend of Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss was the first to discover Paloma on Instagram. This discovery turned her into a top model, and McGrath became her mentor, collaborating on many campaigns and shoots.
5. She speaks out about her struggles
Modeling is a tough industry to break into. While Paloma is part of a greater diversity shift in the industry, she’s still very aware of how marginalized communities are treated in fashion. She still puts much effort into fighting against the discrimination of black people, unrealistic beauty standards, and mental health, especially since she’s gone through her bouts of addiction and depression. Best of all, she’s honest about these insecurities and fears, which makes her more human.
6. She’s walked for plenty of famous designers
Though she’s still considered an up-and-comer in the industry, Elsesser has walked for the likes of Versace, Fendi, and Lanvin, and she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Today, She collaborates with cool, on-the-radar brands like Supriya Lele, Brandom Maxwell, and Marni. In 2020, she was elected Model of the Year by Models.com, which is very prestigious in the modeling world.
