BEAUTY, BUT KEEP IT REAL
A CHAT ABOUT BEAUTY STANDARDS WITH MODEL & CREATIVE NÉOMI ELBAZ
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ho is Néomi Elbaz? Meet the 21-year-old American-turned-Canadian who didn’t originally expect to enter the fashion world. Described in three words, her most prominent descriptors can be thought of as relatable, authentic, and independent. A proclaimed “model by necessity,” her journey began at 16 after several companies directly messaged her on Instagram about modeling for their brands. At 17, she decided to move to Montréal, Québec, by herself after graduating from high school.
Today, she’s doing her thing collaborating with creatives throughout Montréal and New York City. We engaged in a conversation about all things related to beauty. What exactly is deemed as beautiful today? What and who are most poppin’ in fashion today and every day? Who’s deciding the latest trends? Why are the latest fads so popular? From the perspective of a Black creative who appears both in front of and behind-the-camera, Elbaz gave her scoop on the fashion scene she’s experienced. Who are some of your favorite models that you also
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THE SQUEEZE SPRING 2020
Photo By: @fabiolaphotography_
by Cynthia Vasquez
