I was always very, very insecure about my height. Even as a 15-year-old I was a foot and a half taller than everyone. Joan Smalls foothalfheight Change image and share on social
I just want to continue to break barriers and to show the industry and the world that beauty is diverse, and you don't have to be a certain stereotype to be beautiful. Joan Smalls barrierbeautifulbeauty Change image and share on social
I would always hunch over, I was always taller than the boys. I had the extremely skinny legs... I would double up my socks, those ones from Footlocker, to make my legs look thicker. Joan Smalls boydoubleextremely Change image and share on social
I still get butterflies when I'm doing a runway show. The music starts, you're wearing these gorgeous clothes and your nervous about your high heels, if your shoes are going to break, if your going to slip or do something wrong. Joan Smalls breakbutterflyclothe share on social
I adore my two older sisters, Erika and Betsy. Joan Smalls adorebetsyerika Change image and share on social
A career high was when I did a cover for 'W Magazine's July issue with Steven Meisel. So few girls shoot with Meisel in their career, and a lot of people had told me I would never achieve that, so it was a dream come true. Joan Smalls achievecareercover share on social
When you look at the world, the world isn't just one palette. It's a beautiful rainbow, and why not have someone to represent that rainbow? Joan Smalls beautifulpaletterainbow Change image and share on social
I think it's nice to know that people in the industry are paying attention to all of the hard work you've done throughout the years and rewarding you for it. It reminds you to keep doing it, to keep pushing yourself, and to always remain that way. Joan Smalls attentionhardhave share on social
