TRENDSETTER OF THE WEEK: NICOLLETTE FRANCIS

Photogenic.

Daring.

Vintage.

Women want to be like her. Men want to be with her.

NICOLLETTE FRANCIS

One thought came to mind, when I first saw Nicollette: "Chanel Iman." It was Spring 2011's UB Fashion Merchandising Annual Fashion show. She clearly was the most poised of the other models, while maintaining a fierce look as well.
I knew then that she has what it takes to survive in the fashion world.

Even off the runway, Nicollette maintains her style genius, which will surely land her in the world of fashion.

 AGE: 21

ETHNICITY: AFRICAN AMERICAN

HOMETOWN: BRONX, NY

 

Leopard Bottoms: Describe your style in 3 words. 

Nicollette Francis: Sophisticated, Trendy, Ever-changing

 

LB: When and where did you realize that you were fashionably "gifted"? 

NF: I realized I was fashionable gifted the summer of my sophomore year of college when I got my first pair of pumps for a party; I felt liberated and for the first time in my life I felt that fashion was a new gateway for me to express myself and not only introduce people to who Nicollette is but also for me to see what I am becoming as a woman. (I never felt comfortable walking in heels despite the fact that I model now LOL such irony right!)

 

LB:  Who is your favorite fashion role model and Why? 

NF: My favorite fashion role model is Chanel Iman because not only is she young and pursuing her dreams but she also is setting the bar for other young models, myself included, to continue to do what others may think is the impossible.

 

LB:  What is your method when shopping for fashion (any good secrets)? 

NF: Comfort! Not only should you be comfortable physically in your own clothes but also mentally, if you feel like what your wearing isn’t something that’s your norm don’t take a chance; its great to try new things but you should do it at your own speed.

 

LB: Clearly you have goals and dreams that involve the fashion world. Tell me about it. 

NF: My ultimate goals/dreams that involve the fashion world are to get my name out there so people know who Nicollette is, become an IMG model, and prove a point that there are outstanding models between the height of 5’5 to 5’7 that can deliver a better runway walk than models that are 5’9 or taller. Overall I want to become a well known model and be a role model for my sister and show her that she can pursue anything she wants in life.

 

LB: Whats your favorite color (in regards to fashion)? 

NF: In regards to fashion, as of now, I personally love the color salmon. I feel it makes my skin color glow!

 

LB: Whats the best advice you've ever taken, when it comes to fashion? 

NF: Don’t frown at old school/vintage fashion because what was fashionable in the 90’s is becoming fashionable in today’s fashion world. (I wear a lot of my mother’s clothes when she was my age; high waist pants and over sized blouses have been catching my eye lately LOL)

 

LB: How do you keep your body looking so wonderful? Any advice.. 

NF: Honestly I have no secret, if you ask anyone who knows me they will tell you I have the stomach of a bottomless pit LOL I have a fast metabolism but one thing that I definitely advise is to drink a lot of water. Good fashion is one thing but great skin does wonders!