Winnie Harlow flashes her model legs in a thigh-skimming leather skirt as she makes a stunning entrance at VIP fashion launch
The night may well have been dominated by modelling counterpart Gigi Hadid, but Winnie Harlow the limelight was not lost as she made an entrance at an exclusive VIP dinner on Monday evening.
The Canadian supermodel, 22, was on hand to help celebrated fashion designer Stuart Weitzman launch his new London boutique with a star-studded reception at the city’s Royal Academy of Arts.
Arriving in some style, Winnie caught the eye in a thigh-skimming leather dress that fully exposed her toned legs as she rubbed shoulders with guests including Gigi, Suki Waterhouse and Lily Donaldson.
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Striking: The night may well have been dominated by modelling counterpart Gigi Hadid, but Winnie Harlow the limelight was not lost as she made an entrance at an exclusive VIP dinner on Monday evening
The rising star, who suffers from skin condition vitiligo, teamed her edgy skirt with a simple retro T-shirt emblazoned with an ad for Parliament cigarettes, while simple strappy heels rounded things off.
Eschewing jewellery ahead of her latest public appearance, Winnie accessorised tastefully with an elegant faux-fur stole.
In keeping with her simply assembled look the striking model opted for an easily maintained centre-parted hairstyle, while her lack of make-up drew further attention to her naturally pretty features.
Party time: The Canadian supermodel, 22, was joined by guests includng Suki Waterhouse as celebrated fashion designer Stuart Weitzman launched his new London boutique with a star-studded reception at the city’s Royal Academy of Arts
Finishing touches: The rising star, who suffers from skin condition vitiligo, teamed her edgy skirt with a simple retro T-shirt emblazoned with an ad for Parliament cigarettes, while simple strappy heels rounded things off
Wrap up your style like Winnie in a leather mini skirt
From America's Next Top Model to Stuart Weitzman's boutique launch at London's Royal Academy of Arts; Winnie Harlow is quickly taking over the modelling world.
Wearing a white tee, fur stole and leather heels, Winnie brought her typical laid-back luxe look to the streets of London. Our favourite part of her get-up? THAT skirt! If you thought Winnie had wrapped a biker jacket around her waist, you'd be wrong. The leather tied-jacket mini skirt by Magda Butrym brings the best of both worlds to one staple item. Genius, non?
Sadly Winnie's exact skirt is sold out, but you can shop Magda Butrym at Moda Operandi now (just click right)!
Want a skirt like Winnie's? Channel the tied-jacket aesthetic with a wrap front mini skirt (or achieve the same look by simply wrapping your leather jacket around your leather mini; simples!). We've rounded up some lookalikes from Lira, River Island and, for those happy to drop a little more dosh, Isabel Marant. Shop them all by clicking the carousel below now...
Sophisticated: Eschewing jewellery ahead of her latest public appearance, Winnie accessorised tastefully with an elegant faux-fur stole
Winnie shot to fame after being discovered on Instagram by Tyra Banks and asked to join the cast of America's Next Top Model in 2014.
'When America's Next Top Model was casting for the new season I asked all my fans online to tag Tyra Banks so she could see my photos - and they did!' She revealed in an interview with photographer Nick Knight earlier this year.
'My little sister started a Facebook page for me and one of the producers from the show sent a message showing interest.'
Me and my girls: The model was in high spirits as she posed for photos alongside pals Lily Donaldson and Suki Waterhouse
Understated: In keeping with her simply assembled look the striking model opted for an easily maintained centre-parted hairstyle, while her lack of make-up drew further attention to her naturally pretty features
She continued: 'Initially I didn't believe it but I followed through and ended up being on the show for season 21. After Tyra gave me that opportunity it was my time.'
Having been bullied at school for her vitiligo, Winnie added that she never expected to be the darling of the fashion industry.
'To be completely honest I never thought I could become a model growing up. I actually wanted to be an entertainment journalist,' she recalled.
All eyes on me: American supermodel Gigi Hadid commanded attention at the event on Monday evening
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