Latina cover story [excerpt] on Sessilee Lopez in the March issue of Latina, on stands Feb. 17th
Sess Appealby Michael A. Gonzales; photographed by David Roemer
Celebrity journalist Michael A. Gonzales explores the life, loves and catwalks of 20-year-old supermodel Sessilee Lopez in the March issue of Latina magazine. Shot by David Roener, the fourteen page spread is Sessilee's first in-depth magazine interview. In the past, Gonzales has interviewed Lauryn Hill (The Source), Halle Berry (Savoy), Jennifer Lopez (Latina) and Erykah Badu (Essence).
Sessilee On Modeling:
"Modeling is such a competitive business," Lopez says. "Some girls get territorial; others get stressed out and start doing drugs to keep the weight off..." Sessilee On Working with Tyra Banks:
"I was like a sponge when I worked with her," Lopez says. "She told me, 'You have to let the public as well as the fashion world know who you are.'"
Sessilee On being a Dominican model:
"Fashion is very black and white," she says. "It doesn't pay attention to heritage much. They don't see me as a Dominican girl. They just see the color of my skin. It can be hard, because it's your heritage and you want to be appreciated for it, but it's just modeling, so I don't let it get to me.
To read more, please pick up a copy of Latina magazine when it hits the newsstands on Feb.17th.
Check out C.O.C.A Style model mami,Sessilee Lopez killin' the December interiors of I-D Magazine. According to www.sessileelopez.blogspot.com, the photo shoot took place in London with the photography direction of Solve Sunsbo and "stylist-extrodinaire," Patti Wilson. Sess looks so dope in these images - she's givin' all day long!!!!
~Images courtesy of www.sessileelopez.blogspot.com~
Sessilee Lopez Born: 1/4/1989 Age: 19 Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Height: 5'10" 34-26-34 Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Labeled as the "Millennium Grace Jones," Sessilee Lopez (Major Model Management NYC) was discovered in 2004 during an open call at IMG Models in NYC and it's been uptown ever since. As one of the four legendary faces to grace the cover of the infamous VOGUE ITALIA "ALL BLACK" Issue, Sessilee is a force to be recking with on the runway and in front of the camera.
According to The New York Daily News, V Magazine, New York Times Magazine, Sessilee was listed as one of the "up-and-coming models to watch." While other publications such as The Palm Beach Post coined her as "The real next top model." Sessilee has become the crowd's favorite (mine too) with her chiseled bone structure, edgy haircut, captivating eyes, signature walk and a contagious personality ... how could one not j'adore her? Pure hauteness indeed, Sessilee exudes the true essence of a C.O.C.A Style Mami!
C.O.C.A = COAT OF CHICAGO ARMS (Noun or Verb) The origin of the “slang terminology” turned out as a high form of compliment during the original '80’s Baby' era to describe someone’s sense of style or profound taste in music, whips, cribs, a guy/chick or an event … now that’s C.O.C.A!
WE BELONG TO …
Coat Of Chicago Arms belongs to an echelon group of preciseness. This group: Strives for Unity, which provides Strength, seek New Beginnings within self and other beings, Make continuous progress and choose to be Educated. They believe and act upon taking a stand for the betterment of the Community and most importantly they’re Stylish without question or as The Chairman of the Board chooses to say … ALWAYS KEEP YOUR STYLE C.O.C.A.!
C.O.C.A STANDS ON …
I. Unity/Strength: Unity provides strength, and without it we're doomed to fail. II. New Beginnings: We should never be stagnant. We must strive for ‘New Beginnings’ to take us towards new heights. III. Make Progress: It’s said that “Without struggle there is no progress.” We all have our fair share of struggles in life; however, we must not quit or lose sight of our goals. We must continue to make progress. IV. Education: Acquiring Knowledge in our field is the first step towards providing the Power we need to succeed in everything we strive to do and build. V. Community: We are ‘Ambassadors of our Community.’ We must uphold the values that speak loud and clear to our dedication to keep our community strong and valued. We must begin in our living rooms to transcend to a community with strong moral values. VI. STYLE: To be stylish is simple; NEVER FOLLOW TRENDS because trends fade. TRUE style is an expression of Individualism with a dose of Charisma. To be stylish equates TRUTH-2-SELF.