Ariel comes from Shreveport, Louisiana. She is happy to be southern and loves what family brings. So she goes home every chance she gets. We first
met backstage at a Vera Wang Spring collection.
Since Vera doesn't use girls of color per se,
I was surprised, not only had I not seen Ariel before, but she was perfect for designer collections. I complimented her and had hope to see more of her. Little by little I have.
Ariel and
I had met right after I started the discussions regarding the lack of diversity in the model industry. Because of it, Ariel once called me when she saw a few models of color beside herself booked for a fashion show with excitement. Feeling that improvement was on its way. It has and surely it has for her.
Besides opening a show for Vera Wang, Ariel had
an exclusive appearance for Louis Vuitton, worked for Sophie Theallet, Diesel and Dolce&Gabbana. Worked with Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, Matt Jones, Arthur Elgort, Ben Watts, to name a few. Has appeared in
V Magazine,
Sports Illustrated,
Marie Claire,
Glamour and will appear on a upcoming cover of Italian
Elle.
With
ads in Dolce&Gabanna, Gap, Levi's, Ralph Lauren. Ariel has new agency representation. I think change is good and even better when you face your potential. And that is what is happening with Ariel, she is finding better results everyday.
Name
Ariel Meredith.
What's next
"Everything and more (owning my own business)."
Dream Gig
"Being my own boss. I would love to open my own café."
Personal style
"Chic and sexy."
Fashion tip
"Know your body!"
Favorite dress
"So many to choose from... I can't have just one."
Favorite city
"New York".
Favorite music
"I love all varieties of music. I love Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul."
Favorite food
"Sushi."
Favorite drink
"Strawberry soda and Dr. Pepper."
Favorite movie
Lean on me by John G. Avildesn.
Favorite book
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
Favorite designers
Louis Vuitton,
Rick Owens.
Style icon
Dorothy Dandridge.
First thing in the morning
"I get up, have some breakfast and I walk my dogs."
Last thing before bed
"I wash my face and moisturize."
Obsessed with
"My Yorkies."
Personal motto
"With rejection comes acceptance."
Birthday
July 11th.
Born in
Shreveport LA.
Lives in
New Jersey.
Bethann Hardison
Published:
12/14/2010