Sophia Hadjipanteli
Sophia Hadjipanteli | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 25, 1997 |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Agency | Premier Model Management MUSE NYC |
Sophia Hadjipanteli (Greek: Σοφία Χατζηπαντελή; born 25 May 1997) is a Greek Cypriot model, most notable for her unibrow look. She initially gained public attention in the UK in 2017 and first appeared in fashion shows during London's Fashion week 2020.
Early life
[edit]Hadjipanteli was born on 25 May 1997 and was raised in Maryland, together with her brother.[1][2][3]Hadjipanteli's first language is Greek as both her parents have Greek-Cypriot heritage, with her father was an accountant who was born in Cyprus.[4][5]As a Cypriot refugee, he learned English, alongside his children as they grew up in the US.[6] At age 14 she was discovered by Mario Testino[7] - her mum, born in London, is a photographer and it was one of her photos that got Hadjipanteli her first modelling position with Italian Vogue when she was 15yrs old.[4] She studied marketing at the University of Maryland where she started modeling for brands like Hugo Boss or Guess.[8][9]
Career
[edit]Hadjipanteli gained public attention as an Instagram model in 2017,[10][11] and went on appear in shows in London Fashion Week in September 2019.[8] As of 2021, Hadjipanteli was signed to Premier Model Management[12] and MUSE NYC.[13] She appeared in more than 50 publications worldwide, including, Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, New York Times and Vanity Fair.[12] She has worked for fashion brands including Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Fenty Beauty as well as done catwalk work.[14]
She was on Greece's Next Top Model as a judge in 2023 and in 2024 also judged for the programme My Style Rocks[15][16]
Unibrow and activism
[edit]Hadjipanteli is particularly noted for her unibrow look,[17] and claims to have been inspired to have a unibrow by her family and culture.[18] She has nicknamed her unique eyebrows "Veronica."[18]
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.[2] She has been outspoken in her support of "body-positive" female imagery.[19][20][21]
Personal life
[edit]As of 2019, Hadjipanteli was reported to be in a relationship with London-based photographer, Zac Apostolou.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet The Unibrowed Model Completely Challenging Conventional Beauty". Marie Claire. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- ^ a b "Model-Turned-Activist Sophia Hadjipanteli is on a Mission to Champion Unconventional Beauty". PHOENIX Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ Ways, Curious. "Sophia Hadjipanteli". HUNGER TV. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ a b Psaila, Julie (2019). "Sophia Hadjipanteli". facticemagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Sophia Hadjipanteli". hungermag.com. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ Mezzi, Cecilia. "Model-Turned-Activist Sophia Hadjipanteli is on a Mission to Champion Unconventional Beauty". PHOENIX Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Sofia Hatzipanteli for Γεια Σου on Skai TV". L'Officiel Cyprus. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ a b Domachowski, Lucy (2020-02-20). "Unibrowed model Sophia Hadjipanteli stuns at London Fashion Week". mirror. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- ^ "The unibrow is back – claims this model". The Independent. 2017-09-11. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ Rosenstein, Jenna (2017-09-06). "This Instagram Model Has The Most Amazing Eyebrows". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- ^ "Model with prominent eyebrows aims to change beauty standards by refusing to conform". Fox News. 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- ^ a b "Sophia Hadjipanteli". Premier Model Management. Archived from the original on 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ "Muse NYC". www.musenyc.com. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ ""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.
- ^ Athens Bureau (2023-03-28). "GNTM: Sophia Hadjipanteli "may Return At Some Point" To The Reality Modeling Show". Greek City Times. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ Yiakoumi, Michael (2024-03-20). "Fireside chat with Sophia Hadjipanteli at the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News". Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Unibrow model challenges beauty stereotypes". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- ^ a b Wassus, Kenny (2018-04-02). "Meet the Greek-Cypriot Model Owning Her Unibrow, Named Veronica". The Cut. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Gillis, Hillary (2018-02-13). "Meet Sophia Hadjipanteli, Instagram's Favourite Unibrowed Model". Vice. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Model Sophia Hadjipanteli Receives Death Threats Over Her Monobrow". Greek City Times. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2021-10-24.