Today we’d like to introduce you to Hailey Rodee.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Hailey. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
My journey into Asia’s growing fashion industry was impartially my dad’s doing. After moving us halfway across the world, from Houston to Singapore, I became infatuated with the expanding industry of fashion modeling within Asia. Through posting pictures on my Instagram account, I was scouted by a local agent in the area at age 14. After extensive training, I was eager to interact with local artisans to help showcase the beauty within this collaborative art form.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Body positivity is the most important thing in this industry, and truly for any young women who idealize these manufactured images. Being confident in the body you wear is the most beautiful thing a woman can do.
We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. What else should we know?
Through doing student projects to international magazines, I met the most creative and driven individuals. As for myself, I encountered the most amazing opportunities. At age 14, I was published in Factice Magazine. At 15, I walked Artisan Fashion Week. Then at age 16, dressed in Moschino, I featured in Schön! Magazine’s fashion film “The Cherry Bombs.” All while being a full-time student at Singapore American School.
Do you have a lesson or advice you’d like to share with young women just starting out?
Be adamant in everything you do.
Know to never compromise yourself for your dreams, and to be a strong voice for the women around you.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://schonmagazine.com/schon-presents-the-cherry-bombs/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haileyrodee/
Image Credit:
PINK IMAGE: Lenne Chai (@lenneigh); BlUE SKY: Hurfaye
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