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In the long lost Victoria; When the Secret Show returned, in addition to focusing on performing guests such as Lisa, Tyla, and Cher, as well as numerous legendary supermodels, a new generation model broke through on stage with a unique “stinky face” and attracted a lot of attention.
She is Mika Schneider, a 23-year-old Japanese French mixed race model.
The stage controversy surrounding the ‘stinky faced model’
At this highly anticipated Victoria’s Secret show, Mika Schneider wore a pink slim shouldered jumpsuit. Although she did not have the wings symbolizing a Victoria’s Secret angel, she became the focus of attention with her unique cynical expression and slightly unsteady steps. Many netizens mocked her reluctant expression as “very much like myself who doesn’t want to go to work but is forced into the company”, making her an instant meme heroine.
This performance polarized the audience. Some netizens speculate that her mood may have been affected due to something happening backstage; The other part criticized her for not being dedicated and believed that as a professional model, she should better demonstrate the necessary steps and confidence. However, Mika herself seemed to enjoy the show very much and later shared her runway photos on social media, stating that it was her ‘dream come true’.
Mika Schneider: A rising star in the fashion industry
Although some netizens are dissatisfied with Mika’s performance this time, if she wants to step onto the stage of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which enjoys the reputation of being a supermodel, Mika obviously has extraordinary strength. She has already made a name for herself in the fashion industry and has been listed as one of the top 50 models in the world by the fashion website Models.com.
Mika was born in Paris, France in 2001 and has a mixed race background of French and Japanese. Her father is French and her mother is Japanese. In her childhood, she lived with her parents in Tokyo, Paris, Russia, India and other countries.
This has equipped her with multilingual abilities in Japanese, French, English, and some Russian, laying the foundation for her international development.
The darling of the fashion industry: from debut at Prada to international stage
Mika entered the modeling industry thanks to her mother. Her mother sent her photos to Bon Image, a modeling agency in Japan, while Elite Model Management in France extended an olive branch to her through Instagram.
In 2020, Mika, who was only 19 years old, made her debut at Prada’s Spring/Summer fashion show, and later served as a bridal model at Tom Ford’s Los Angeles fashion show.
This appearance quickly made her popular in the fashion industry, and with her unique facial features and confident temperament, she became the new darling of the fashion industry.
Becoming the darling of international big brands
During the 2021 Fashion Week, Mika walked more than 30 shows, becoming one of the most walked models at the time.
She has performed for almost all well-known international brands, including Chanel, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Dior, Versace, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton.
In addition, she has appeared on the cover of Vogue Japan’s collection twice and is known as a “rising star”. She also appeared on the cover of i-D with Italian model Maty Fall and became a cover figure for Vogue France in February 2022.
Despite the controversy surrounding her performance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Mika Schneider remains a hot rising star with her strong fashion influence and extensive international experience. Her ‘abnormality’ has instead brought her more attention, perhaps paving the way for more opportunities for her future fashion path.