R Magazine, Ex-TeenArt_Issue 1_Authenticity Mar. 2015 | Page 14

Photographe: Ivan Monge
Coiffure: Joey Oso
Maquillage: Kim White

Backstage at David Tlale Show MB NYFW

She was spotted on the street by the photographer Shameer Khan who encouraged her to

enter the modelling world. He finds Diandra Forrest very special and her eyes very fragile.
The New York agency Elite does not let this gem pass. Two months later, the Gazelle is
taking part in shooting and fashion shows, one after another. She signed a contract with
the Ford agency in Paris, she is Vivienne Westwood’s face, and she works for MAC as well.
She can be seen in the music video «Power» made by Kanye West in 2010. Her difference
makes her stronger, and her albinism distinguishes her from the others. As in a fairy tale,
the ugly duckling turned into a swan...
Rédaction : Laura Bonnieu

Diandra Forrest & Shaun Ross for West East Magazine – Black Issue/Head Stylist: Ty-Ron Mayes/Photographer: Emin Kadi

DIANDRA FORREST//FASHION