Child Photo Magazine Issue 05, Fall 2017 | Page 21

Continued from page 19 Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nicole Miller, and more. She has also appeared on cov- ers and within editorial spreads for Ny- lon, Vogue Italia, Runway Magazine LA, Raine NYC, Modern Hair, and Beauty Australia, to name a few. After her return from the show, many modeling agencies began reaching out to Henley in request that she serve as a men- tor for their young talent at seminars and forums. Victoria began quickly accumu- lating a roster of models through these events, whom she referred to the afore- mentioned magazines and companies for bookings. Due to popular demand, the model/entrepreneur soon produced her first Runway Show called “Magnifique” in February of 2013, which featured 150 models of all ages, heights, shapes, and backgrounds. She was pleased to take one of her models, Elizabeth Dicken, along with her to New York Fashion Week in February of 2017, where Miss Dicken opened the show for David Tupaz at Madison Square Garden Theatre and modeled in several Style Fashion Week and Gallery showings. Victoria is a body positive activist who believes that all ages, heights, sizes, rac- es, and genders should be properly rep- resented in the fashion industry, and her inclusive mindset is also applicable to models with special needs. Victoria shot a magazine editorial with Madeline Stu- art (the world’s first professional model with Down Sydrome) onsite at LA Fash- ion Week. She has also arranged dozens of magazine spreads, tv spots, and mod- eling contracts for special needs model, Autumn Kincaide (a Magnifique runway regular, who will also star in an upcoming The Magnifique Fashion Shows quick- Seventeen Magazine Feature.) ly gained momentum, and soon, Henley was producing the shows across the US Victoria’s model roster now includes over and partnering with both mainstream 3,500 models, designers, and retailers, and independent magazines, designers, and she was named on Her Magazine’s and retailers for endorsement and cam- “Top 10 entrepreneurs Under 30” list in paign deals starring her models. 2016. In 2017, Victoria launched her own line, The Victoria Henley Collection, which drew inspiration from empowered and trailblazing women throughout history (including Gloria Steinem, Cher, Frieda Kahlo, Dolly Parton, and more) at New Orleans Fashion Week, and the collection has been since featured in nearly a dozen print publications. If you are a model, designer, or retailer in- terested in becoming involved in an up- coming Magnifique Fashion Show, please contact Victoria directly at 229-416-7108 or by emailing [email protected]. Child Photo Magazine | 21