*Natalia Bryant recently made her runway debut during Milan Fashion Week.
As Glamour reports, Bryant walked in Versace’s spring 2024 fashion show, which also featured Gigi Hadid and supermodel Claudia Schiffer.
“I am beyond excited about making my runway debut,” Bryant told Vogue. “It’s such an incredible opportunity and I’m so grateful to Donatella [Versace] and am honored that she has invited me to be a part of something so special.”
The daughter of late NBA star Kobe Bryant met with the famed Italian designer for the first time a day ahead of the show.
“She was just so welcoming and sweet and made me feel so comfortable, especially with it being my first runway,” Bryant said of Donatella. “Meeting her definitely helped settle any nerves.”
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Bryant is a student at the University of Southern California and she signed with IMG Models in 2021.
“I have always been interested in fashion since a very young age,” Bryant previously said in a statement. “I have a love for the industry and ever since I can remember I wanted to model. There is a lot to learn but I feel this is a great opportunity for me to learn and express myself creatively.”
“I am beyond thrilled and so honored to be a part of the IMG family!” she wrote on her Instagram Stories in 2021.
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Meanwhile, in her Vogue profile, Bryant said she “wanted to start fresh and do my own thing without having to worry about comparing myself to anyone or setting myself to anyone’s standard.”
She added, “Thankfully I’ve only had positive experiences and I’ve been so happy to see how supportive and welcoming everyone has been.”
Bryant also explained to the publication why she takes inspiration from industry icon Naomi Campbell.
“I’ve always loved watching videos of Naomi walking down the runway along with videos of other iconic supermodels I look up to. My mom says, ‘Walk like Naomi but remember to be yourself, put your own style to your walk, and always with your head held high.’”
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