There’s one reason that Kendall Jenner has been such a runway sensation this season, and one reason only: She’s affiliated with the Kardashians.
I accept that Kendall Jenner has the core makings of a model: She’s 5-foot-10, skinny as a rail, and has the kind of big-eyes-and-doll-like-lips face combination that people like to look at.īut here’s the thing: So do hundreds of other wannabe models that never make it. Con: Kendall Jenner is an Overrated Fashion Stunt, by Laurel Pinson It’s unfortunate that the reputation of her family is calling into question her own ability to develop a career in an industry she’s clearly capable of infiltrating. I don’t think it’s just for publicity’s sake that Kendall’s gotten the official wave of approval from fashion’s fairy godfathers -Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld took superstars Lindsey Wixon and Delevingne under his wing when they were teenagers, and Givenchy’s Ricardo Tisci helped launch the careers of Lara Stone and Joan Smalls. On the younger end of the spectrum (and probably the most relatable to Kendall) sits model Gigi Hadid, whose familial ties can be seen on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and who’s recently been dubbed “the next Kate Upton.” None of these girls were discovered in a shopping mall, and none of them seem to be getting the eye-rolls and disregard from fashion as much as Kendall. Likewise, Georgia May Jagger has a thriving modeling career with plenty of big name endorsements, which is a result of her family and beautiful looks. Cara Delevingne, one of the most sought after models of the year, comes from one of the most well-connected society families in the U.K. This isn’t the first time a young, beautiful girl has launched her modeling career from having a famous family. Kendall has been given an incredible chance, and if she’s passionate about becoming a model, and if she’s willing to work for it, then she deserves a shot. It’s unfair to assume that-because she got her break by having a well-connected family-she doesn’t deserve to be there.
Not to mention, she was seated front row next to powerhouse Anna Wintour at a London Fashion Week show, which surely means the fashion world is taking her seriously. She’s had some big, strategic fashion coups this season (thanks to her top-tier modeling agency, by the way.) Each time, she fit in seamlessly, unlike most celebrity models who are usually framed to stand out. This does not mean, however, that we should all assume the worst of Kendall as she pursues a career as a high-fashion model. The reality show family is constantly pegged with the title of “being famous for doing nothing,” and the ladies seem to magically manifest careers of their choosing at any given moment. SLAY ALWAYS.“Keeping Up With the Kardashians” has ended up being a double-edged sword for Kendall Jenner. I’m inspired by so many of these people i have had the good fortune to work alongside! There’s no way i could EVER hate on that ❤️ i want everyone to win. I get to experience first hand their tireless commitment, their work ethic, the endless days, the lack of sleep, separation from family and friends, stress of traveling, the toll on physical and mental health, yet they still make it all look effortless and beautiful.- Kendall August 21, 2018 She continued to compliment her fellow models for their hard work and sacrifices, before encouraging them to “slay always.” The respect that I have for my peers is immeasurable!- Kendall August 21, 2018 It was intended to be entirely complimentary but unfortunately, my words were twisted & taken out of context.I want to be clear. I was misrepresented in a recent interview over the wknd & it’s important to clarify the meaning. “The respect that I have for my peers is immeasurable!” “It was intended to be entirely complimentary but unfortunately, my words were twisted,” she wrote. Kendall Jenner posted to her Twitter account that she was “misrepresented” in her Love magazine interview. Photo: the backlash, one of Jenner’s representatives told “ Page Six” that the model “realized the number of shows some models walk a season is closer to 80,” and that “she admires their hard work and dedication.” She did not, however, appear to apologize for the comment.