Who is Taylor Hill? Victoria’s Secret Angel and 2015 Model of The Year – here’s what we know
SHE’S often cited as being one of the best young models ‘to watch’, so she’s a natural choice to grace the Victoria’s Secret catwalk.
Taylor Hill has been working towards her impressive modelling career since she was 14-years-old, when a talent scout discovered her in a BARN.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 20-year-old, following her recent appearance in Victoria’s Secret 2016 show.
How long has Taylor Hill been modelling for Victoria’s Secret?
Taylor has featured on campaigns for the luxury brand since 2014, and even hosted a PINK event.
The young model impressed the casting directors so much that she was given her wings in the following year, making her an official Angel.
As it stands, Taylor has featured in the annual Victoria’s Secret Shows of 2014 and 2015.
Earlier this year, she also graced the lingerie retailer’s Secret Swim Special.
How did Taylor Hill become a Victoria’s Secret model?
Just like her fellow Angel Lais Ribeiro, Taylor had no idea that she wanted to be a model before career prospects were clear.
Remarkably, she was spotted by a photographer that was taking photos in a barn that she took horse-riding lessons at.
After being scouted in Granby, Colorado, the teen decided to take a leap into the modelling industry.
Taylor had an athletic build from a young age, as she regular trained and competed as a gymnast.
Three years after she started modelling, Taylor made her big break when walking the catwalk for designer brands 2013 shows.
She represented a number of iconic designers, including DKNY, Ralph Lauren and Vivienne Westwood, which helped her attract global attention.
What else is Taylor Hill famous for?
In 2015, Taylor Hill was selected as social media’s Model of the Year at the Fashion Media Awards and the year’s “most promising model” by Couturesque’s readers.
As well as flaunting off new fashion collections on the catwalk for luxury brands, Taylor has also featured in high-street campaigns.
She has represented retail giants including Topshop, H&M, Intimissi and Forever 21.
You might also recognise the Victoria’s Secret regular from the numerous magazines she has been splashed across.
She can be spotted in international editions of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Glamour and Marie Claire.
This year has arguably been the most successful in Taylor’s career, as she made her debut at No. 17 on Forbes’ list for The World’s Top-Earning Models list, with an estimated annual earnings of £3.1 million.
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