The millennium seems to be an important watershed for the modeling industry, with the flawless face selected under the scale becoming a thing of the past, and the eclectic new forces increasingly seizing the runway.

Among them, Jessica Stam, the representative of baby-faced supermodels, is undoubtedly one of the most impressive faces.

Stam does not dare to define herself as a legend, in her perception, legends are those who have not only achieved great success, but have made a lasting impact on the industry.

Legends are those who set trends, break barriers and influence future generations.

They are innovators, trailblazers and visionaries who have left an indelible mark on the fashion world.

Even today, their work and influence continue to shape the industry.

When it comes to the specific characters of the legend, she comes to mind is the four supermodels in George Michael's music video, "I'm just a model to make a living."

But in fact, Stam's influence is no longer limited to the fashion industry, and in a more humorous way - in the early years, Stam's stumbling moment while walking on the stage was once widely circulated, the focus of discussion is not professional or not, on the contrary, the most mentioned in the video comments is "this girl is so cute."

Stam also remembers that particular runway experience, "I stumbled, but I kept walking, and it's definitely a moment I look back on now and smile."

Stam was discovered by chance in a local coffee shop in her hometown and won the 2002 Los Angeles Model Contest, becoming the face of Steven Meisel and Steven Klein. "It was a starting point for me to embark on this path. Opens up a world of possibilities. I remember being both nervous and excited about the opportunity in front of me."

Unlike the style of supermodels at the end of the last century, the generation of personalized faces represented by Stam has become the stage for their growth, and the audience has witnessed their gorgeous turn from green to free.

The job taught me the importance of persistence, professionalism, and staying true to my values, the meaning of hard work, dedication, and being positive about challenges, and the use of platforms to advocate for issues I care about, such as sustainability and women's empowerment.

Similarly, the revolution in communication platforms is what Stam sees as one of the biggest shifts in the modeling industry over the years, and the main differences between the industry and my field of work from when I started to today are largely driven by technology and social media.

When I started, the modeling industry relied more on traditional forms of media, like magazines and fashion shows.

However, with the rise of social media platforms, models now have a way to engage directly with audiences and brands.

It has changed the dynamics of the industry, giving models more opportunities to show their personality and create their personal brand.

In the recent 2024 Spring/Summer Fashion Week, we once again saw Stam appear on the runway of international brands, her happy appearance was enough to issue a surprise to the audience, and for the younger generation of the same show, she also did not hesitate to share her valuable experience of more than 20 years:

Believe in yourself and don't be afraid to take risks, but use challenges as opportunities to grow.

Remember, success is not defined by external approval, but by your own sense of accomplishment and happiness.

Most importantly, enjoy the journey and have fun along the way.