Kendall Jenner Says She Faced Modeling Industry Bias: Designers ''Laughed at Me Behind My Back''

See the star's hot new photo shoot for V magazine

By Brett Malec Apr 28, 2015 8:03 PMTags
E! Placeholder Image

Kendall Jenner is heating up V magazine!

The 19-year-old model graces the pages of the latest issue of V (out May 7).

In one black and white shot, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star flashes a cute smile while sitting on the back of a big dog. Kendall shows some skin in a sexy, slinky top and bra paired with Calvin Klein underwear, jeans and black heels. In another pic, Kendall strikes a high fashion pose while sitting in chair in a Calvin Klein sports bra and tiny jean shorts.

Inside the issue, Kendall reveals she faced obstacles and bias from people in the fashion industry when she first started modeling.

"You have no idea how many doors closed on me and how many adults were either initially reluctant to take a chance working with me or who outright laughed at me behind my back," she said. "It was kind of hard because all I was doing was going on go-sees, trying my best to break into this business as a teenager. I am so grateful to Marc Jacobs, Riccardo Tisci, Karl Lagerfeld, and Katie Grand, who took a chance on me that first season and gave me an opportunity. My parents taught me that work ethic is one of the most important keys in life, and I believe it."

Kendall also gushed about her upcoming Calvin Klein campaign.

"This will be my first billboard on Sunset, which I'm ecstatic about," she said. "It's really humbling, and honestly, I am a pretty shy person, but being part of the Calvin campaign and seeing myself up there will be a dream come true. I might have to eat every night at the Chateau Marmont with that hanging over my shoulder. ‘Oh yeah, that little thing? I didn't notice!'"