Jordan ellis

When it comes to style, I don’t just put on clothes—I create a whole vibe. My hair always has to be on point, whether it’s curled, straighte

Placed 17th

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What makes your style stand out?

My style isn’t something I own—it’s who I am. I was gonna be a teacher, and honestly, I stole half my style from my teachers. But I flipped it and made it mine. I don’t dress to fit into a box—I’m not too ghetto, not too professional, not too polished. I just show up as me, and that’s what makes people notice. Funny thing is, I get the most compliments when I’m not even trying. My style stands out because it’s effortless, unapologetic, and all me.

What’s your dream fashion moment?

I grew up watching Tyra Banks, dreaming of the runway and seeing myself in the magazines. Back then, if you were too chunky, you didn’t stand a chance in editorial—those doors were closed. But me? I was that kid ripping pages out of Teen Vogue and plastering them all over my walls, building a vision of where I wanted to be. Now, I want to be that plus-size model in the middle, running the runway and breaking into the editorial world. Fashion is supposed to be progressive, and I believe it’s time

What would you do with $20,000?

If I had $20,000, I’d step into my dream—modeling. I have rare twins, live with Cystinuria, and hustle without benefits. Stuck at 4,000 TikTok followers, grocery store shifts, and Enterprise drives, I know my style and story deserve more. Inspired by IndieGant, Jaydah, and Tyra Banks, I want to prove being rare isn’t a limit—it’s a statement, and finally live my modeling dream.