History of Winnie Harlow in Timeline
Winnie Harlow, born Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young, is a Canadian fashion model and advocate for vitiligo awareness. She rose to fame on America's Next Top Model in 2014 and made history as the first model with vitiligo to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2018. Harlow has also appeared in Beyoncé's visual album "Lemonade" and been recognized for her achievements, including being named one of the BBC 100 Women. She has further expanded her career by judging on the Amazon series "Making the Cut."
July 27, 1994: Birth of Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young
Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young, known professionally as Winnie Harlow, was born on July 27, 1994.
July 2011: YouTube Video on Living with Vitiligo
In July 2011, Winnie Harlow shared her experiences with vitiligo in a YouTube video titled "Vitiligo: A Skin Condition, not a Life Changer." She discussed the condition openly and answered questions about navigating life with it.
September 2014: London Fashion Week Debut with Ashish
Winnie Harlow made her London Fashion Week debut in September 2014, walking and closing for the clothing brand Ashish during their Spring/Summer 2015 collection showcase.
November 2014: TEDx Talk on Vitiligo
Winnie Harlow continued to raise awareness about vitiligo by delivering a TEDx presentation in November 2014, sharing her personal experiences and insights.
2014: Winnie Harlow Gains Recognition on America's Next Top Model
In 2014, Winnie Harlow rose to prominence as a contestant on the 21st cycle of the U.S. television series America's Next Top Model.
2014: Journey on America's Next Top Model
In 2014, Winnie Harlow was discovered on Instagram by Tyra Banks, the host of America's Next Top Model (ANTM), and became one of the show's fourteen finalists. She was the first Canadian to be cast on ANTM. Although eliminated in the second week of the finals, Harlow participated in a "comeback series." Despite being eliminated again in episode 13, she secured the highest average public vote score, leading to her return to the competition.
August 2015: Featured in Cosmopolitan and Glamour Magazines
Winnie Harlow's career continued to ascend in August 2015 as she was featured in Cosmopolitan magazine and modeled for the Spanish and Italian editions of Glamour magazine.
September 2015: Cover and Editorial Spread for Ebony Magazine
In September 2015, Winnie Harlow graced the cover of Ebony magazine and was featured in an accompanying editorial spread alongside fellow America's Next Top Model alumna Fatima Siad.
2015: 'Role Model' Award at Portuguese GQ Men of The Year Event
In recognition of her advocacy and positive influence, Winnie Harlow was honored with the 'Role Model' award at the 2015 Portuguese GQ Men of The Year event.
2016: Brand Collaborations with Sprite and Swarovski
Winnie Harlow furthered her modeling career in 2016 by being featured in a Sprite commercial and participating in a campaign for Swarovski.
2016: Appearance in Beyoncé's Visual Album "Lemonade"
Winnie Harlow made an appearance in Beyoncé's visually stunning HBO album, "Lemonade," in 2016.
2018: Canadian Grand Prix Flag Incident
During the 2018 Canadian Grand Prix, Winnie Harlow was invited to wave the checkered flag. Due to a miscommunication, she was instructed to wave the flag a lap early, leading to confusion. Despite the error, the race continued, and the final results were adjusted accordingly.
2018: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Appearance
In 2018, Winnie Harlow achieved a significant milestone by modeling in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
2018: Historic Walk at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and BBC Recognition
Making history, Winnie Harlow became the first model with vitiligo to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2018. The same year, she was recognized for her achievements and influence by being named one of the BBC 100 Women.
March 2022: Launch of Cay Skin Suncare Brand
In March 2022, Winnie Harlow, driven by her experience of getting sunburned on a photoshoot, launched her own sun care and skincare brand, Cay Skin. Harlow's decision to create the brand was fueled by her personal experience of a photographer asking her not to reapply sunscreen during a shoot to avoid the white cast common in many sunscreen products, which resulted in her getting severely sunburned.