Last night’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards were attended by some of today’s biggest and brightest fashion stars, but one stood out above the rest, both literally and figuratively. While A-listers like Nicki Minaj, Ashley Graham, and Karlie Kloss delivered outstanding (but mostly predictable) fashion on the red carpet, up and comer Selah Marley stunned alongside CFDA award recipient, Telfar Clemens. The 18-year-old paired her body-hugging Telfar frock with a beautiful, towering ponytail that she ideated alongside hairstylist Raheem Robinson.
“[We] were looking at African tribal looks,? the 18-year-old told Vogue. ?He suggested we try a ponytail at first, but then the idea of bubbles just came to me and we went for it?because, why not"? Getty Images
And just like that, Marley became one of the night’s most talked about moments, although this isn’t her first foray into the spotlight. Her face may look familiar, but if you can’t quite remember where you’ve seen her before, keep reading for five things to know about the burgeoning model.
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Her Parents are Music Royalty
Selah is the spitting image of her mother, Grammy Award-winning rapper and singer Lauryn Hill. Her father is Rohan Marley, the sixth child born to reggae legend Bob Marley and Janet Hunt. Although Selah’s parents are no longer together (they share a total of five children), both remain extremely close to their d...