Rising model Winnie Harlow looks stunning in a gorgeous PVC look for a cover shoot with Elle Canada. The 22-year-old model has been an inspiration for diverse models all over the world. Harlow has a skin condition known as Vitiligo and truly shows that beauty isn’t just skin-deep.
For the February 2017 issue, Winnie posted with a sheer blouse, strappy black bralette and a pair of bold PVC pants. To complete her fierce look, Harlow was styled with gold accents, like a thin layered necklace and drop dangle earrings. Her sleek PVC trousers definitely stole the show in the photoshoot, originally from designer Mikhael Kale.
With a skin-tight design, the chic PVC pants included a sexy corset detail along the center of the leg. The look is bold, fierce and totally perfect for the confident Winnie Harlow.
‘I feel like I am an inspiration. That’s the word I prefer. I don’t believe that I have to be a role model, someone to be emulated,” Winnie told Elle Canada. “My mom inspires me, and I take great things from her, but there are things from my mom that I would never do. So I don’t have my mother as a role model, but I do have her as a huge inspiration.”
Growing up in Toronto, Winnie Harlow gained some serious buzz through her work as a contestant on America’s Next Top Model. In many other photos from the shoot, Winnie literally slays with her chic street style, wearing everything from lace-up hoodies and printed button-ups. PVC and vinyl fabrics are available here at MJTrends if you’d like to emulate her style.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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The mention of lace-up hoodies and printed button-ups in the other shots makes me wish there were more details on those looks too. It seems like the whole shoot had a strong street style angle.
The Toronto background and her rise from a reality show to Elle Canada cover really ties the whole story together. It makes the bold styling feel like a natural extension of her journey.
The Mikhael Kale PVC trousers seem like the real standout here, especially with that skin-tight fit and corset seam. It’s cool to see such a daring material styled so cleanly for a cover shoot.
That combination of sheer fabric and vinyl textures must create a really striking contrast in photos. It’s a smart way to make the look feel layered without adding bulk.
I remember her from America’s Next Top Model, so it’s great seeing how far she’s come. This Elle Canada shoot sounds like a strong statement both in fashion and representation.
I like how the article emphasizes her view on being an inspiration rather than a role model; it feels more honest. The gold layered necklace and dangle earrings add just enough polish to the edgy PVC look.
Her vitiligo being highlighted alongside such a bold PVC outfit really reinforces the idea that beauty standards are evolving. It’s refreshing to see that message in a high-fashion context.
The corset detailing running along the leg of the PVC pants is such a unique design element. It adds structure without needing a traditional corset top, which keeps the outfit modern.
Those PVC pants with the corset detail down the leg sound incredible, especially paired with that sheer blouse and bralette combo. It’s a bold styling choice that really highlights Winnie’s confidence.
Pairing PVC pants with a sheer top and strappy bralette could easily go overboard, but it sounds like the styling kept it sleek and intentional. The gold accents probably helped balance everything out.
Winnie’s perspective on inspiration versus role models really stuck with me, especially the example about her mom. It adds depth beyond just the fashion and makes the feature more meaningful.
I appreciate that the article didn’t just focus on the clothes but also included her quote about inspiration. It gives more personality to the shoot instead of just listing the outfit pieces.
It’s interesting that the pants are described as stealing the show, even with a sheer blouse involved. That says a lot about how impactful the PVC material and cut must be.