Sophia Hadjipanteli

Sophia Hadjipanteli
Born (1997-05-25) May 25, 1997 (age 27)
Maryland
OccupationModel
Years active2017–present
Modeling information
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
AgencyPremier Model Management MUSE NYC

Sophia Hadjipanteli (Greek: Σοφία Χατζηπαντελή; born 25 May 1997) is a Greek Cypriot model,[1] most notable for her unibrow look.[2] She initially gained public attention in the UK in 2017 and first appeared in fashion shows during London's Fashion week 2020.[3][4][5]

Early life and education

Hadjipanteli was raised in Maryland, together with her brother, by Greek Cypriot parents.[6][7] She claims to have been inspired to have a unibrow by her family and culture.[8] She studied marketing at the University of Maryland where she started modeling for brands like Hugo Boss or Guess.[3][9] She has nicknamed her unique eyebrows "Veronica."[8]

Modeling career

Hadjipanteli states that she is signed to Premier Model Management[10] and MUSE NYC.[11] She appeared in more than 50 publications worldwide, including, Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, New York Times and Vanity Fair.[10] She has worked for fashion brands including Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Fenty Beauty as well as done catwalk work.[12]

Activism

In response to public backlash about her looks, Hadjipanteli founded the #UnibrowMovement to promote unconventional beauty and embrace her heritage. She has accumulated more than 380,000 followers on Instagram and received death threats for her remarks and appearance.[6] She has been outspoken in her support of "body-positive" female imagery.[13][14][15]

Personal life

As of 2019, Hadjipanteli was reported to be in a relationship with London-based photographer, Zac Apostolou.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Meet The Unibrowed Model Completely Challenging Conventional Beauty". Marie Claire. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  2. ^ "Unibrow model challenges beauty stereotypes". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  3. ^ a b Domachowski, Lucy (2020-02-20). "Unibrowed model Sophia Hadjipanteli stuns at London Fashion Week". mirror. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  4. ^ Rosenstein, Jenna (2017-09-06). "This Instagram Model Has The Most Amazing Eyebrows". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  5. ^ "Model with prominent eyebrows aims to change beauty standards by refusing to conform". Fox News. 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  6. ^ a b "Model-Turned-Activist Sophia Hadjipanteli is on a Mission to Champion Unconventional Beauty". PHOENIX Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  7. ^ Ways, Curious. "Sophia Hadjipanteli". HUNGER TV. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  8. ^ a b Wassus, Kenny (2018-04-02). "Meet the Greek-Cypriot Model Owning Her Unibrow, Named Veronica". The Cut. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  9. ^ "The unibrow is back – claims this model". The Independent. 2017-09-11. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  10. ^ a b "Sophia Hadjipanteli | Premier Model Management". www.premiermodelmanagement.com. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  11. ^ "Muse NYC". www.musenyc.com. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  12. ^ ""REBEL" ISSUE EXCLUSIVE: SOPHIA HADJIPANTELI ON MODELING FOR JEAN PAUL GAULTIER AND CONFRONTING BEAUTY STANDARDS WITH THE #UNIBROWMOVEMENT | THE UNTITLED MAGAZINE". Untitled Magazine. 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  13. ^ "Model with unibrow who went viral discusses changing beauty norms". The Independent. 2018-04-07. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  14. ^ Gillis, Hillary (2018-02-13). "Meet Sophia Hadjipanteli, Instagram's Favourite Unibrowed Model". Vice. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  15. ^ Khaira-Hanks, Priya (2018-04-09). "Can a model's monobrow help women embrace body hair?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  16. ^ "Model Sophia Hadjipanteli Receives Death Threats Over Her Monobrow". Greek City Times. March 15, 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-24.


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