Earlier this year, Victoria’s Secret dismissed Kate Upton as just a girl possessing ‘the kind of face that anyone with enough money can go out and buy.’
However, now that she has secured her second Vogue shoot, it’s evident that the model is truly a part of the high fashion scene.
At just 20, Miss Upton, dubbed ‘The New Girl’ by the fashion magazine, posed for top photographer Steven Meisel in a backless black one-piece with damp, tousled hair for the November issue.
The remainder of the seven-page spread showcases her modeling classic sportswear in a crisp color palette of red, black, white, and blue.
Despite her rise to fame after gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue earlier this year, the model has no intention of adopting the ultra-skinny high fashion aesthetic.
She states, ‘I don’t want to starve myself. I still want to hang out with my family and be a normal girl. Confidence comes from within, and that doesn’t involve starving yourself.’
In fact, she aims to leverage her increased public visibility to advocate for a healthy body image.
‘I believe it’s vital to look at magazines and recognize that a healthy lifestyle is achievable,’ she shares. ‘Now that the fashion industry is embracing me, I’m excited if I can make a positive impact.’
Comfortable in a swimsuit thanks to her upbringing near the beach in Florida, she explains that it was ‘no big deal.’
‘In Florida, the swimsuit was essential attire,’ she remarks. ‘Although I lived just ten minutes from the beach, I never thought, “I want to be every man’s fantasy.”‘
Miss Upton made her first appearance in Vogue back in June, and fans were taken aback to see her bundled up in a long coat and over-knee boots.
The French editrice remarked, ‘I didn’t desire a typical model. I sought someone with a sensual figure, someone who could embody a maternal quality for these babies…
‘I wouldn’t categorize her as a controversial model, but she certainly isn’t a conventional one. And I appreciate that.’
Moreover, she mentioned that working with Miss Upton was a dream, as she perfectly embodied the theme.
by Harry Harper
