Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 428 In this new modern age and time, almost all forms of businesses are revolting, and believe it or not, so is the modelling industry. There are a new age of models that are making a career from the instagram following as seen here ‘Models With 100,000 followers can get about $1500 Per Pic: The New Age Of Models’. However, former super model Alek Wek who was born in rural South Sudan and made her way to stardom by being scouted has something to say about this. In an interview with Page Six the South Sudanese model threw shade on models making their way to stardom and said…. “I think the fashion industry has gotten to a place where it is embarrassing. When I think of ‘Instagram models,’ I say you have to take baby steps. You cannot just walk straight onto the runway. When I was working, there was no digital. We actually worked, we used Polaroids,” More Articles You Would Love Video: Watch Celebrity Designer Ozwald Boateng Talk About Moves To Africa Indulge In The Whimsical Elegance Of Ejiro Amos Tafiri’s SS23 ‘Ilé mi, Ilè mi’ Collection That sounds like advice right, until she stated “Anything that those girls get for instant gratification, [they’ll] have to pay for it later.” Wek is a model and who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995. She has been hailed for her influence on the perception of beauty in the fashion industry and has walked for big brands such as Chanel, Gucci, Dior and YSL, and more. She has now embraced a path toward designing. There are many models who have risen to stardom lately with large following of instagram followers, and might not take her words to kindly. Models such as Leomie Anderson established her path to modelling via instagram before getting her cut with Victoria’s Secret. Sudan Celebrity Watch Click Here to Visit our Fashion Boutique. Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Dashiki / Angelina Print Crop Top & Shorts OutfitRated 4.00 out of 5 $75.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Outfit With Kente Stripe To The MiddleRated 3.00 out of 5 $90.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Dashiki / Angelina Print Top $50.00 alek wekblack modelsinstagram modelssouth sudanesesudanSudanese Model Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Muyishime Unleashes The ‘Conlang Collection’: A Bold Step Towards Inclusive Fashion #OOTD: Crochet Like You’ve Never Seen; Witness The Stunning Crochet/Kente Print Look By... #BIKINIBAE: Cute Grenadian Beauty Reysher Is Serving Stunning Swimwear With Unparalleled Grace &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.