Amanda Gorman, 22, has signed a contract with IMG Models Worldwide, one of the top modeling agencies in the world.
The 22-year-old has been in the national spotlight since her powerful performance as the youngest inaugural poet.
IMG announced the news on Twitter on Tuesday with a photo of Gorman captioned: "NOW PRESENTING: #AmandaGorman!"
—IMG Models (@IMGmodels) January 26, 2021
Gorman entered the spotlight after Biden's inauguration
The Harvard graduate is the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate. Last week, she wowed people with her original poem, "The Hill We Climb," which she performed at the Biden-Harris inauguration.
She also amazed the audience with her fashion choices and their symbolism. For the inauguration, Gorman wore jewelry gifted by Oprah Winfrey, as well as a bright-yellow coat as a nod to first lady Jill Biden.
In an interview with Vogue, Gorman said fashion "has so much meaning to me, and it's my way to lean into the history that came before me and all the people supporting me."
Now, one of the top modeling agencies in the world will support Gorman's fashion goals. IMG Models represents a variety of people, including American model Gigi Hadid, tennis star Naomi Osaka, and playwright Jeremy O. Harris.
Gorman also made news this week when the NFL announced that she'll be the first poet to ever perform at a Super Bowl.
Amanda Gorman isn't the only fashion icon signed since the inauguration
On Thursday, IMG models announced it will be representing Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris.
—IMG Models (@IMGmodels) January 28, 2021
Emhoff, similarly to Gorman, has been named a style icon since the inauguration. At the event, the Brooklyn-based 22-year-old wore an embellished Miu Miu coat with a burgundy dress designed by Batsheva.
