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Rihanna's Mentor Role: Leomie Anderson's Tribute
19 Aug
Summary
- Leomie Anderson credits Rihanna for support after her father's death.
- Anderson was scouted at 14 and became a Victoria's Secret model.
- She advocates for greater diversity in the fashion industry.
British model and presenter Leomie Anderson shared insights from her career, highlighting the profound impact of Rihanna's mentorship. Anderson revealed that Rihanna offered crucial support following the death of her father during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Anderson, who began her modeling career after being scouted at age 14 in South London, has since achieved notable success, including a debut in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and collaborations with high-profile designers.
Beyond her modeling achievements, Anderson is also the host of the BBC show "Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star" and the founder of the fashion brand Lapp the Brand. She passionately advocates for greater diversity and representation within the fashion industry, acknowledging the positive changes while emphasizing that more work is needed, particularly concerning behind-the-camera roles. Anderson is currently fronting Clearpay's "Runway Ready" campaign, focusing on airport fashion trends.
