Shalom Harlow
Shalom Harlow is a Canadian model and actress, renowned for her work in the fashion industry since the early 1990s and achieving supermodel status by the end of the decade. In addition to her modeling career, Harlow has appeared in films such as “In & Out” (1997) and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (2003), and co-hosted MTV’s “House of Style” with fellow model Amber Valletta. Forbes listed her as the thirteenth highest-earning supermodel in 2007.
Harlow’s modeling career has been marked by numerous magazine covers, editorials, and top runway shows. She was discovered at age 17 at a Cure concert in Toronto and quickly became a favorite model for designers, appreciated for her versatility in both commercial and couture campaigns. Her early success in modeling led to her winning Vogue/VH1’s Model of the Year award in 1995 and co-hosting MTV’s “House of Style” in 1996.
One of Harlow’s most iconic moments in fashion was during the finale of Alexander McQueen’s No.13 (Spring/Summer 1999) collection, where she was spray-painted in black and yellow by two robotic arms. This moment has been cited as one of fashion’s most memorable and influential, inspiring similar concepts in later years, such as Bella Hadid‘s spray paint dress at Coperni Spring 2023.
Harlow’s influence in the fashion industry extends beyond the runway. She has appeared on the covers of major magazines like Vogue Italia and has been featured in advertising campaigns for top brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Max Mara, and Ralph Lauren. Her return to runway modeling in 2018 at Milan Fashion Week for Versace, after a six-year hiatus, and her participation in Versace’s Spring/Summer 2019 ad campaign, photographed by Steven Meisel, underscore her lasting impact in the fashion world.