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Willow Allen
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Willow Allen is a Canadian fashion model and TikToker, from Inuvik, Northwest Territories.
Early life and education
An Inuvialuit, Allen was born and raised in Inuvik.[1] She attended Briercrest Christian Academy for the last two years of high school, and went on to attend Briercrest College for one semester.[3] While at Briercrest, Allen became a Christian.[3]
She was studying social work at MacEwan University when she was discovered.[1] As of 2022, she was hoping to complete her degree and go on to work with native communities after she graduates.[4]
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Career
Allen was scouted to become a model on social media in 2019 and subsequently signed with Mode Models.[5][6] She has worked with the likes of Canada Goose, the Canadian edition of Elle, and Christian Louboutin.[7] Being on the cover of Elle Canada was "a major career milestone" that got her started on her modelling career.[8][4] She has worked in Singapore and New York.[5] While in Singapore, she did modelling work for such brands as New Balance, Highsnobiety, Sony, Levi Strauss & Co. and Prada.[1]
Allen has also appeared in Canadian singer Tyler Shaw's music video for "When You're Home", which was filmed in Toronto.[5]
In November 2023, Allen appeared in Vogue.[9]
Online presence
Allen has a following on TikTok of over 690,000;[9] she uses the platform to educate viewers about life in the Canadian Arctic and about her Inuit heritage.[4] In 2022, she was included in a TikTok accelerator program for indigenous creators.[10]
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Personal life
Allen and her husband, Cale Kindrachuk, eloped prior to October 2022,[4] followed by a traditional ceremony in April 2023.[11] The couple live in Saskatchewan.[9]
In July 2023, Allen announced on TikTok that the couple were expecting their first child.[9] Allen struggled with hyperemesis gravidarum during her pregnancy.[9] Her son was born on 20 January 2024.[2]
Awards
In 2022, Allen won the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards' Fresh Face of the Year Award.[6][12]
Allen was one of eleven recipients of the 2023 Indspire Awards.[13]
References
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