Aaron Philip

Aaron Philip is an Antiguan-American model signed to Elite Model Management. She has notably received success from exposure on Twitter and Instagram as a black, transgender, and disabled model, and has modeled for Paper magazine and ASOS.com.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] She was born with cerebral palsy.[9]

Aaron Philip
Born (2001-03-15) March 15, 2001
Antigua
OccupationModel, activist, author, artist
Years active2018–present
Modeling information
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1]
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBrown
ManagerElite Model Management (New York) [1]

Career

She was signed to Elite Model Management in July 2018, with this being announced publicly on 1 September 2018.[10][2][11] Prior to her signing, Aaron Philip was featured in photoshoots, including online fashion retailers. She is an author of the autobiography This Kid Can Fly![4]

In June 2019, Philip appeared on the cover of Paper magazine.[12][13] She has appeared in campaigns for Dove, Sephora, Outdoor Voices, and Nike.[14][15]

Recognition

She was listed as part of Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21 for 2018.[16]

In 2019, Out magazine named Philip and Teddy Quinlivan as Out100 Models of the Year.[17]

See also

References
  1. "Elite Model Management - Aaron Philip - Portfolio". Archived from the original on 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
  2. Blint-Welsh, Tyler (31 August 2018). "A Path to the Runway, Paved With Hardship" – via NYTimes.com.
  3. "From Homelessness to Fashion Modeling". 1 September 2018 – via NYTimes.com.
  4. "This disabled trans teenager is changing the world of modelling". The Independent. 24 May 2018.
  5. "Trans model with cerebral palsy Aaron Philip signed by major modelling agency - PinkNews · PinkNews". www.pinknews.co.uk.
  6. Nast, Condé. "Aaron Philip Just Became the First Disabled Transgender Model to Sign With Elite". Teen Vogue.
  7. Nast, Condé. "Meet the Disabled Trans Model Who's Here to DOMINATE the Fashion World". them.
  8. "Model Aaron Philip Signs with Elite Model Management". PAPER. 1 September 2018.
  9. Holland, Oscar (2019-02-18). "The trans, disabled model taking on a $2-trillion industry". CNN Style. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
  10. @ELITENYC (1 September 2018). "#EliteNYC is thrilled to announce the representation of #AaronPhilip. The #NewYorkTimes profiles Philip in today's paper on breaking new grounds within the industry. Welcome aboard the #EmpowerMeElite team, Aaron! Shot by #BryanWhitely" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. Barksdale, Aaron; Zaragoza, Alex; Aguas, Marion (2018-10-10). "Trans Disabled Teen Model Aaron Philip Is the Future of Fashion". Vice. Retrieved 2019-02-04.
  12. Prieb, Natalie; Ries, Brian (June 25, 2019). "A black, transgender and disabled model just landed her first major magazine cover". CNN. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  13. Moran, Justin (June 24, 2019). "Naomi Campbell Interviews Trailblazing Model Aaron Philip". Paper. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  14. Colón, Ana; Marinelli, Gina (September 5, 2019). "Model Aaron Philip Manifested Her Dream—With a Tweet". Glamour. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  15. Moen, Matt (April 16, 2020). "Aaron Philip Created and Stars In Nike's Latest Campaign". Paper. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  16. Nast, Condé. "NYFW Wasn't Ready For Aaron Philip — But She's Just Getting Started". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
  17. Street, Mikelle (November 22, 2019). "Aaron Philip and Teddy Quinlivan are Out100's Models of the Year". Out. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
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