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Pretty Privilege Disappeared After I Became a Model

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From being scouted to questioning my place in the fashion industry. This is what pretty privilege really looks like inside fashion. In a world where beauty is standard, uniqueness becomes currency. Today I’m sharing: – My first casting experience – The confidence drop no one talks about – Why “pretty” is only the entry ticket – And what actually makes someone memorable in fashion 👗 Shop my vintage closet~ My personal pre-loved clothes! Shipping is handled by partners. International Shipping Available from Japan~~ Support sustainable fashion: https://pickyou.co.jp/en-us/collections/kikyo 🎥 Filming gear I use~ Filmed with gear I love 💖 (affiliate link) DJI Osmo Pocket 3 → https://amzn.to/46bjSaC ✨ Subscribe for good vibes~ New videos every weekend! Japan Vlogs • Solo Travel • Skincare & Beauty • Fashion • Emotional Self-Care 🇨🇳Your Chinese girl Kikyo from Tokyo 🇯🇵 🍄 Watch more~ ▸ Fashion Inspo: East Meets West - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZO-FJrAWwDfqBb9NCnH65vPIijLH4WK ▸ Skincare & Beauty: Asian Model Glow Secrets - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZO-FJrAWwDg109HO4Ob0tDdIq86DMyl ▸ Japan Vlogs: Authentic Travel & Cultural Experiences - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZO-FJrAWwCIWyEW7d1LQehNhzjNTutC ▸ Travel Vlogs Abroad: Explore The World - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZO-FJrAWwAYkMV-2RKfk20JgJKl3y-I ▸ Healthy Lifestyle & Fitness: Tokyo Wellness - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZO-FJrAWwAnFMtg11qTy70mXA3gycYM ▸ Living Japan Life Hacks - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZO-FJrAWwBQwDQpERSdQO1HYqyPIlpP ▸ More Playlists - https://www.youtube.com/@KikyoYan/playlists 🦋 Let’s connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/beautybykikyo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kikyoyan0 💌For business / PR / sponsorship inquiries: [Kikyoyan1@gmail.com] #KikyoYan #berlinvlog #livinginjapan #berlin #traveltogermany #eastmeetswest

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I used to think being pretty was a privilege—until I became a model, and that’s when it kind of disappeared. In this video, I talk about how I went from feeling confident (because I worked hard on my glow-up, skincare, and learning how to dress) to suddenly questioning everything the moment I stepped into the fashion world. My first casting still sticks with me: 20–30 models in a tiny room, everyone tall, skinny, and beautiful. I was the shortest, I didn’t know how to pose, and my confidence dropped so fast that I started wondering, “Why am I here?” I share the part people don’t really talk about—the anxiety, comparing yourself at castings every day, barely getting booked, and even losing sleep over your appearance. And then I explain what I learned after years of modeling: in fashion, “pretty” is basically the entry ticket. Everyone is pretty. What actually matters is being special—unique features, a different perspective, and whether your look fits the brand’s mood, season, and image. My biggest takeaway is this: you don’t need to fit society’s beauty standards to be memorable. Pretty is normal in fashion, but it won’t make you unforgettable—being yourself and staying confident will.

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