Mayowa Nicholas - Nigerienne - 1m80 - 81/64/89
Agence
Elite
Schick Magazine
Automne/Hiver 2017
Remi Adetiba
Harper's Bazaar Usa
Février 2017
Camilla Akrans
Mayowa Nicholas (The Society) Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Season highlights: Prada, Miu Miu, Dior, Dries Van Noten Follow her: @mayowanicholas The face! The body! The breakthrough moment! It was clear that Nicholas was a star back when she won Nigeria’s round of Elite Model Look back in 2014, but Fall provided her with a moment in the spotlight. Whether she was appearing at Miu Miu alongside Adriana Lima or walking Dior and Prada for the first time, Nicholas was drumming up excitement—and making a name for herself—wherever she turned up this month. Photographed by Kevin Tachman
Her best season ! So happy for her ! SS17 TOTAL: 42 Opened: 0 | Closed: 0 New York : Boss Brandon Maxwell Michael Kors Oscar de la Renta Prabal Gurung Proenza Schouler Rag & Bone Ralph Lauren London : Anya Hindmarch Burberry Fashion East J.W. Anderson Paul Smith Roksanda Simone Rocha Topshop Unique Milan : Bottega Veneta Dolce & Gabbana Etro Jil Sander Max Mara Missoni Moschino MSGM Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Prada Roberto Cavalli Versace Paris : Balmain Barbara Bui Céline Chanel Dries Van Noten Elie Saab Emanuel Ungaro Esteban Cortazar Giambattista Valli Hermès Jacquemus Loewe Maison Margiela Miu Miu Nina Ricci Off-White
It’s been a long time coming for Nigerian model wonder, Mayowa Nichols. From humble beginnings winning the Elite Model Look in her home town to back-to-back campaigns for Miu Miu, her career has skyrocketed. Brands like YSL, Dolce & Gabbana, and Benetton have also called upon her edgy looks to front their ads and editorials shot by the likes of Emma Summerton, Camilla Akrans, and Daniel Jackson have brought her to top books. Add her dominant show season and there’s no confusion as to why she’s the talk of the town!
" We caught up in between shots on the set of the summer campaign, and asked her to reveal some of her model secrets. IN MY CAREER, I AM MOST PROUD OVER… ”I am most proud of the things I've achieved so far, and also being able to grow and learn to become a better version of myself.” MY CREATIVE OUTLET IS… ”My room! Haha.” MY MODEL ICON IS… ”Gisele Bündchen.” MY BEAUTY SECRET IS… ”It's very simple – I mostly hydrate my skin by drinking a lot of water, and I support that by using an Embryolisse cream.” MY SECRET TALENT IS… ”I really don't have one that I know of! Maybe it's still a secret?” A FICTIONAL CHARACTER I RELATE TO IS… ”Hermione Granger from Harry Potter.” THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A MODEL IS… ”Having to deal with criticism and rejection.” MY GO-TO SONG AT KARAOKE IS… ”Come Closer by WizKid.” THE QUALITY I LIKE MOST IN OTHER PEOPLE IS… ”Humility.” Post-modelling, I would like to become an accountant. MAYOWA NICHOLAS I SMELL LIKE… ”Roses.” MY FAVOURITE OFF DUTY LOOK IS… ”Anything simple and chic.” RIGHT NOW, I AM OBSESSED WITH… ”Chokers and mum jeans.” ONE THING ON MY BUCKET LIST IS… ”To travel to the Seychelles.” THE BEST BEAUTY TIP I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS… ”Always hydrate, always hydrate!” ONE MYTH ABOUT MODELS I WOULD LIKE TO BUST IS… ”I think the misconception people have about models is that we don't work hard for what we get – and that's not true at all.” MY FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IS… ”Junior's Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.” SOMEONE I STALK ON INSTAGRAM IS… ”No one.” THE BEST LIFE ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS… "On your way to the top, never lose yourself. Remember where you came from." POST-MODELLING, I WOULD LIKE TO… ”Become an accountant.” MY CHILDHOOD NICKNAME WAS… ”Wawa.” BEING A MODEL, I’VE LEARNT… ”To be independent. I also learned to be patient and to be optimistic, regardless of what I still want to achieve.” MY FAVOURITE TV SHOW IS… ”Two Broke Girls.” RIGHT NOW, I AM READING… ”Becoming by Cindy Crawford.” MY GOAL IN LIFE IS… ”To become the best version of myself – and to be happy.” "