This must be the period for the rise of strong beautiful Kenyan women globally. Little is known of her locally but Nicole Atieno has been compared to the likes of supermodel Naomi Campbell by reputable modeling agencies abroad.
Living in Germany her mother, a former model herself took her to an audition and history was made. Take a look at this gorgeous queen’s spectacular photoshoot, dawned in the latest Gucci fabrics for Harpers Bazaar.
1. Nicole did her first test shoot during her birthday at the tender age of 15.
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2. After the fated photoshoot, she applied to a modelling competition just for fun and managed to secure a position in the top 20.
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3. The exposure from the competition earned her a contract on the spot from renowned model agent Alexander Kern
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4. At age 18 standing at a height of 5’9” she is booking shows in all corners of the high-end fashion industry, she is represented by Wilhelmina International based in London.
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5. She has been booked thrice by Gucci which has been in operation for only 2 years in Dresden. This feat has only ever been achieved by Naomi Campbell who is Atieno’s inspiration
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6. Other major labels that have taken note of the Kenyan beauty include Prada, Bottega Veneta and Just Cavalli. She has also done some work for Italian label Benetton and Closed.
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Here is a video of her slaying at a Gucci event:
Damn girl! Keep it up. You may want to check out 5 International Fashion Campaigns Done In Kenya.
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