Joan Smalls Rodriguez(born July 11, 1988) is a Puerto Rican fashion model. Smalls is ranked the #1 model in the world according to models.com since September 2012
Smalls has appeared in campaigns and shows for, amongst others, Gucci, Lacoste, Gap, H&M, Givenchy, Roberto Cavalli, Giambattista Valli, Chanel, Fendi, Fendi eyewear, Calvin Klein Jeans, David Yurman, Mercedes-Benz,Barneys New York, Ports 1961, Ralph Lauren, Rag & Bone, Versace, Prabal Gurung and Stella McCartney.
She has appeared in editorials for several international editions of Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, i-D, GQ, Dazed & Confused, American and Spanish V Magazine, Glamour, and W Magazine. Her international Covers include Vogue Australia,Vogue Italia, Vogue Japan, Vogue Turkey, Vogue Brazil, Vogue Korea and Vogue Russia. Covers for Elle UK, GQ South Africa, GQ Mexico, GQ Style UK, W Magazine, W Magazine Korea, i-D, Last Magazine, 032c, Harper’s BazaarUK, Harper’s Bazaar Brazil, Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, Harper’s Bazaar Bulgaria, Harper’s Bazaar Thailand, Pop, Dazed & Confused, Stylist and V Magazine.
She was featured alongside singer Bruno Mars in the June 2011 edition of Vogue. In 2006 she appeared in Ricky Martin‘s “It’s Alright” music video.[citation needed]
In 2010, she started modeling for Victoria’s Secret and appeared in their 2011 and 2012 fashion show. Joan is ranked 1st on the Top 50 Models Women list by Models.com.
Smalls serves as co-host (along with model Karlie Kloss) of MTV‘s fashion series, “House of Style
In 2011 Estee Lauder signed her to its line-up of global beauty ambassadors. Smalls became the first Latina face of the company.
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