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	\| image = Atlas of Beauty Nadia Rahmat.jpg		\| image = Atlas of Beauty Nadia Rahmat.jpg
	~~\| birth_name = Nadia Rahmat~~
	\| education = Diploma in Communications, Degree in Communications		\| education = Diploma in Communications, Degree in Communications
	\| alma mater = Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)		\| alma mater = Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
	\| height = 165 cm		\| height = 165 cm
	\|occupation=Model, Events Coordinator\|birth_date=1991~~\|birth_place=Singapore~~}}		\|occupation=Model, Events Coordinator\|birth_date=1991}}

	Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:		Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:
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	==Background==		==Background==
	In a 2016 interview with CLEO, Nadia shared that she grew up feeling insecure about her appearance due to the people that she had surrounded herself with throughout primary and secondary school.<ref>Hidayah Idris. "Nadia Rahmat". ''CLEO''. July 13, 2016. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/nadia-rahmat/</ref> She revealed that after a period of self-reflection, she decided to give less regard to others' opinion of her and embrace her uniqueness.		In a 2016 interview with CLEO, Nadia shared that she grew up feeling insecure about her appearance due to the people that she had surrounded herself with throughout primary and secondary school.<ref>Hidayah Idris. "Nadia Rahmat". ''CLEO''. July 13, 2016. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/nadia-rahmat/</ref> She revealed that after a period of self-reflection, she decided to give less regard to others' opinion of her and embrace her uniqueness.


	As of February 2019, she is represented by Upfront Models modelling agency.<ref name=":0">Skinnykatwoman. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/</ref> Apart from modelling, Nadia also works as an events manager at Kilo Collective, a hospitality group. Prior to her events management role at Kilo Collective, Nadia interned at The Straits Times’ online news site RazorTV and worked full-time as an event planner with events group Super 0.<ref>Ang, Benson. “Singaporean model in Marc by Marc Jacobs global ads”. ''The Straits Times''. January 24, 2015. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/singaporean-model-in-marc-by-marc-jacobs-global-ads</ref>		As of February 2019, she is represented by Upfront Models modelling agency.<ref name=":0">Skinnykatwoman. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/</ref> Apart from modelling, Nadia also works as an events manager at Kilo Collective, a hospitality group. Prior to her events management role at Kilo Collective, Nadia interned at The Straits Times’ online news site RazorTV and worked full-time as an event planner with events group Super 0.<ref>Ang, Benson. “Singaporean model in Marc by Marc Jacobs global ads”. ''The Straits Times''. January 24, 2015. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/singaporean-model-in-marc-by-marc-jacobs-global-ads</ref>

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	\| image = Atlas of Beauty Nadia Rahmat.jpg		\| image = Atlas of Beauty Nadia Rahmat.jpg
	\| birth_name = Nadia Rahmat		\| birth_name = Nadia Rahmat
	\| education = ~~Temasek Polytechnic -~~ Diploma in Communications		\| education = Diploma in Communications, Degree in Communications
	\| alma mater = Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) ~~- Bachelor of Communications~~		\| alma mater = Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
	\| height = 165 cm		\| height = 165 cm
	\|occupation=Model, Events Coordinator\|birth_date=1991\|birth_place=Singapore}}		\|occupation=Model, Events Coordinator\|birth_date=1991\|birth_place=Singapore}}

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	Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:		Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:

	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZA96TEz40w </ref> The following year, she was selected by Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc’s to be a model representing Singapore in ‘The Atlas of Beauty’ project.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref>		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZA96TEz40w </ref> The following year, she was selected by Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc’s to be a model representing Singapore in ‘The Atlas of Beauty’ project.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> She is also active within Singapore's social media scene where she has been featured in videos<ref>MunahHirziOfficial. "EPIC MALAY GIRL ANTHEM - MEHGAN TRAINOR/RIHANNA PARODY". ''YouTube''. October 26, 2016. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYeXFGQJzSk</ref><ref>MunahHirziOfficial. "WORK PARODY - RIHANNA (SINGAPORE)". ''YouTube''. April 30, 2016. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU7mSsVK-2Q</ref> by Singaporean content creators such as [[Munah Hirzi\|MunahHirziOfficial]].

	==Background==		==Background==

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	\|occupation=Model, Events Coordinator}}		\|occupation=Model, Events Coordinator\|birth_date=1991\|birth_place=Singapore}}

	Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:		Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:

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	Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:		Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:

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	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZA96TEz40w </ref> The following year, she was selected by Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc’s to be a model representing Singapore in ‘The Atlas of Beauty’ project.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref>		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZA96TEz40w </ref> The following year, she was selected by Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc’s to be a model representing Singapore in ‘The Atlas of Beauty’ project.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref>

	== Background ==		==Background==
	In a 2016 interview with CLEO, Nadia shared that she grew up feeling insecure about her appearance due to the people that she had surrounded herself with throughout primary and secondary school.<ref>Hidayah Idris. "Nadia Rahmat". ''CLEO''. July 13, 2016. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/nadia-rahmat/</ref> She revealed that after a period of self-reflection, she decided to give less regard to others' opinion of her and embrace her uniqueness.		In a 2016 interview with CLEO, Nadia shared that she grew up feeling insecure about her appearance due to the people that she had surrounded herself with throughout primary and secondary school.<ref>Hidayah Idris. "Nadia Rahmat". ''CLEO''. July 13, 2016. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/nadia-rahmat/</ref> She revealed that after a period of self-reflection, she decided to give less regard to others' opinion of her and embrace her uniqueness.

	As of February 2019, she is represented by Upfront Models modelling agency.<ref name=":0">Skinnykatwoman. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/</ref> Apart from modelling, Nadia also works as an events manager at Kilo Collective, a hospitality group. Prior to her events management role at Kilo Collective, Nadia interned at The Straits Times’ online news site RazorTV and worked full-time as an event planner with events group Super 0.<ref>Ang, Benson. “Singaporean model in Marc by Marc Jacobs global ads”. ''The Straits Times''. January 24, 2015. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/singaporean-model-in-marc-by-marc-jacobs-global-ads</ref>		As of February 2019, she is represented by Upfront Models modelling agency.<ref name=":0">Skinnykatwoman. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/</ref> Apart from modelling, Nadia also works as an events manager at Kilo Collective, a hospitality group. Prior to her events management role at Kilo Collective, Nadia interned at The Straits Times’ online news site RazorTV and worked full-time as an event planner with events group Super 0.<ref>Ang, Benson. “Singaporean model in Marc by Marc Jacobs global ads”. ''The Straits Times''. January 24, 2015. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/singaporean-model-in-marc-by-marc-jacobs-global-ads</ref>

	== Career highlights ==		==Career highlights==

	=== Kilo Collective Pte Ltd (April 2015 - Present Day) ===		===Kilo Collective Pte Ltd (April 2015 - Present Day)===
	Nadia is the Events, Marketing & VIP Manager at Kilo Collective.<ref>“Nadia’s Activity”. ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-rahmat/detail/recent-activity/</ref> Kilo Collective is an F&B and entertainment group which runs Kilo ~~Kallang~~, Camp Kilo Charcoal Club and Kilo Lounge. Nadia’s role in Kilo Collective involves public relations, communicating with clientele as well as organizing in-house and private events. Under Kilo Collective, Nadia has hosted events such as Lufthansa Group’s launch of their Singapore office and Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's launch of their new products.<ref>“Nadia’s Activity”. ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-rahmat/detail/recent-activity/</ref>		Nadia is the Events, Marketing & VIP Manager at Kilo Collective.<ref>“Nadia’s Activity”. ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-rahmat/detail/recent-activity/</ref> Kilo Collective is an F&B and entertainment group which runs Kilo Kitchen, Camp Kilo Charcoal Club and Kilo Lounge. Nadia’s role in Kilo Collective involves public relations, communicating with clientele as well as organizing in-house and private events. Under Kilo Collective, Nadia has hosted events such as Lufthansa Group’s launch of their Singapore office and Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's launch of their new products.<ref>“Nadia’s Activity”. ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-rahmat/detail/recent-activity/</ref>
	[[File:Nadia Rahmat Atlas of Beauty.jpg\|thumb\|''Nadia Rahmat as photographed by Mihaela Noroc in The Atlas of Beauty Project (2016). Photo credit to Mihaela Noroc.'']]		[[File:Nadia Rahmat Atlas of Beauty.jpg\|thumb\|''Nadia Rahmat as photographed by Mihaela Noroc in The Atlas of Beauty Project (2016). Photo credit to Mihaela Noroc.'']]

	=== The Atlas of Beauty Project (2016) ===		===The Atlas of Beauty Project (2016)===
	The Atlas of Beauty Project was a photobook project by Mihaela Noroc to photograph women from around the globe and celebrate their beauty regardless of "race, money, or trends".<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Nadia Rahmat was one of the few Singaporeans that had been featured in Mihaela’s project. Nadia's feature in the project received mixed responses from Singaporean netizens. Some had felt that she was a "weird representation of Singapore" while others voiced their disapproval of her looks and even skin colour.<ref>Honeycombers Editorial. “Interview with Nadia Rahmat from Singapore: This Marc Jacobs model wants the freedom to be herself”. ''Honeycombers''. June 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/interview-with-nadia-rahmat-from-singapore-this-marc-jacobs-model-wants-the-freedom-to-be-herself/</ref> In an e-mail to The Newpaper, Nadia responded to the crticisms by stating her hopes that these individuals would look past skin colour and outward appearances.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref>		The Atlas of Beauty Project was a photobook project by Mihaela Noroc to photograph women from around the globe and celebrate their beauty regardless of "race, money, or trends".<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Nadia Rahmat was one of the few Singaporeans that had been featured in Mihaela’s project. Nadia's feature in the project received mixed responses from Singaporean netizens. Some had felt that she was a "weird representation of Singapore" while others voiced their disapproval of her looks and even skin colour.<ref>Honeycombers Editorial. “Interview with Nadia Rahmat from Singapore: This Marc Jacobs model wants the freedom to be herself”. ''Honeycombers''. June 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/interview-with-nadia-rahmat-from-singapore-this-marc-jacobs-model-wants-the-freedom-to-be-herself/</ref> In an e-mail to The Newpaper, Nadia responded to the crticisms by stating her hopes that these individuals would look past skin colour and outward appearances.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref>
	[[File:Nadia Marc Jacobs.jpg\|thumb\|''Nadia's feature for the Marc Jacobs Spring Campaign in 2015. Photo from Club 21's Facebook.'']]		[[File:Nadia Marc Jacobs.jpg\|thumb\|''Nadia's feature for the Marc Jacobs Spring Campaign in 2015. Photo from Club 21's Facebook.'']]
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	=== Marc Jacobs Spring Campaign (2015) ===		===Marc Jacobs Spring Campaign (2015)===
	Nadia was one of the 11 individuals that had been chosen from 100,000 submissions worldwide for the Marc by Marc Jacobs’ social media campaign #CastMeMarc.<ref>Ang, Benson. “Singaporean model in Marc by Marc Jacobs global ads”. The Straits Times. January 24, 2015. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/singaporean-model-in-marc-by-marc-jacobs-global-ads </ref> As one of the 50 intiial individuals who had been shortlisted, she was flown to New York in October where she made it through the second round of castings.<ref>Gayle. "Nadia Rahmat: Braids Girl Is The New Face Of Marc Jacobs #SGPride". ''Vulcan Post.'' January 30, 2015. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/160171/nadia-rahmat-braids-girl-new-face-marc-jacobs-sgpride/</ref> At 24 years old, she was the only Singaporean model selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Her submission for the campaign attracted some critique from netizens. Those who were more conservative commented that her submission photo showed too much skin, while others did not consider her to be a adequate representation for Singaporeans.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:		Nadia was one of the 11 individuals that had been chosen from 100,000 submissions worldwide for the Marc by Marc Jacobs’ social media campaign #CastMeMarc.<ref>Ang, Benson. “Singaporean model in Marc by Marc Jacobs global ads”. The Straits Times. January 24, 2015. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/singaporean-model-in-marc-by-marc-jacobs-global-ads </ref> As one of the 50 intiial individuals who had been shortlisted, she was flown to New York in October where she made it through the second round of castings.<ref>Gayle. "Nadia Rahmat: Braids Girl Is The New Face Of Marc Jacobs #SGPride". ''Vulcan Post.'' January 30, 2015. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/160171/nadia-rahmat-braids-girl-new-face-marc-jacobs-sgpride/</ref> At 24 years old, she was the only Singaporean model selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Her submission for the campaign attracted some critique from netizens. Those who were more conservative commented that her submission photo showed too much skin, while others did not consider her to be a adequate representation for Singaporeans.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary \| Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:

	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZA96TEz40w </ref>		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZA96TEz40w </ref>

	=== Modelling and media appearances<ref>Skinnykatwoman. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/</ref> ===		===Modelling and media appearances<ref>Skinnykatwoman. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/</ref>===
	Nadia had been rejected by three local modelling agencies for not fitting into the ideal look that they had perceived to be fitting for the Singaporean market.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “‘Marc Jacobs girl’ recognised on the street”. ''The Newpaper''. December 18, 2015. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/lifestyle/fashion/marc-jacobs-girl-recognised-street</ref> In 2011, Nadia participated in The New Paper New Face but did not make it past the second round of the competition.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. "S'pore girl chosen out of 50,000 for new Marc Jacobs fashion ad campaign". ''The Newpaper.'' January 22, 2015. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-girl-chosen-out-50000-new-marc-jacobs-fashion-ad-campaign</ref> In a 2017 interview with Honeycombers, she revealed that she begun her modelling career "mainly for fun and gaining exposure".<ref>Honeycombers Editorial. “Interview with Nadia Rahmat from Singapore: This Marc Jacobs model wants the freedom to be herself”. ''Honeycombers''. June 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/interview-with-nadia-rahmat-from-singapore-this-marc-jacobs-model-wants-the-freedom-to-be-herself/</ref> Since then, she has modelled and received sponsorships from established brands which she documents on her Instagram page. As of February 2019, she is represented by Upfront Models modelling agency.<ref name=":0" />		Nadia had been rejected by three local modelling agencies for not fitting into the ideal look that they had perceived to be fitting for the Singaporean market.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “‘Marc Jacobs girl’ recognised on the street”. ''The Newpaper''. December 18, 2015. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/lifestyle/fashion/marc-jacobs-girl-recognised-street</ref> In 2011, Nadia participated in The New Paper New Face but did not make it past the second round of the competition.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. "S'pore girl chosen out of 50,000 for new Marc Jacobs fashion ad campaign". ''The Newpaper.'' January 22, 2015. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-girl-chosen-out-50000-new-marc-jacobs-fashion-ad-campaign</ref> In a 2017 interview with Honeycombers, she revealed that she begun her modelling career "mainly for fun and gaining exposure".<ref>Honeycombers Editorial. “Interview with Nadia Rahmat from Singapore: This Marc Jacobs model wants the freedom to be herself”. ''Honeycombers''. June 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/interview-with-nadia-rahmat-from-singapore-this-marc-jacobs-model-wants-the-freedom-to-be-herself/</ref> Since then, she has modelled and received sponsorships from established brands which she documents on her Instagram page. As of February 2019, she is represented by Upfront Models modelling agency.<ref name=":0" />
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| education = Temasek Polytechnic - Diploma in Communications
| alma mater = Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) - Bachelor of Communications
| height = 165 cm
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Nadia Rahmat, also known as SkinnyKatWoman on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/?hl=en Instagram profile]), is a Singaporean model and events coordinator. In 2015, she was the only Singaporean model to be featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs’ advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Before she was selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, Nadia had little professional modelling experience.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary | Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZA96TEz40w </ref> The following year, she was selected by Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc’s to be a model representing Singapore in ‘The Atlas of Beauty’ project.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref>

== Background ==
In a 2016 interview with CLEO, Nadia shared that she grew up feeling insecure about her appearance due to the people that she had surrounded herself with throughout primary and secondary school.<ref>Hidayah Idris. "Nadia Rahmat". ''CLEO''. July 13, 2016. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.cleo.com.sg/adulting/change-makers/nadia-rahmat/</ref> She revealed that after a period of self-reflection, she decided to give less regard to others' opinion of her and embrace her uniqueness.

As of February 2019, she is represented by Upfront Models modelling agency.<ref name=":0">Skinnykatwoman. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/</ref> Apart from modelling, Nadia also works as an events manager at Kilo Collective, a hospitality group. Prior to her events management role at Kilo Collective, Nadia interned at The Straits Times’ online news site RazorTV and worked full-time as an event planner with events group Super 0.<ref>Ang, Benson. “Singaporean model in Marc by Marc Jacobs global ads”. ''The Straits Times''. January 24, 2015. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/singaporean-model-in-marc-by-marc-jacobs-global-ads</ref>

== Career highlights ==

=== Kilo Collective Pte Ltd (April 2015 - Present Day) ===
Nadia is the Events, Marketing & VIP Manager at Kilo Collective.<ref>“Nadia’s Activity”. ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-rahmat/detail/recent-activity/</ref> Kilo Collective is an F&B and entertainment group which runs Kilo Kallang, Camp Kilo Charcoal Club and Kilo Lounge. Nadia’s role in Kilo Collective involves public relations, communicating with clientele as well as organizing in-house and private events. Under Kilo Collective, Nadia has hosted events such as Lufthansa Group’s launch of their Singapore office and Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's launch of their new products.<ref>“Nadia’s Activity”. ''LinkedIn''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-rahmat/detail/recent-activity/</ref>
[[File:Nadia Rahmat Atlas of Beauty.jpg|thumb|''Nadia Rahmat as photographed by Mihaela Noroc in The Atlas of Beauty Project (2016). Photo credit to Mihaela Noroc.'']]

=== The Atlas of Beauty Project (2016) ===
The Atlas of Beauty Project was a photobook project by Mihaela Noroc to photograph women from around the globe and celebrate their beauty regardless of "race, money, or trends".<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Nadia Rahmat was one of the few Singaporeans that had been featured in Mihaela’s project. Nadia's feature in the project received mixed responses from Singaporean netizens. Some had felt that she was a "weird representation of Singapore" while others voiced their disapproval of her looks and even skin colour.<ref>Honeycombers Editorial. “Interview with Nadia Rahmat from Singapore: This Marc Jacobs model wants the freedom to be herself”. ''Honeycombers''. June 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/interview-with-nadia-rahmat-from-singapore-this-marc-jacobs-model-wants-the-freedom-to-be-herself/</ref> In an e-mail to The Newpaper, Nadia responded to the crticisms by stating her hopes that these individuals would look past skin colour and outward appearances.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref>
[[File:Nadia Marc Jacobs.jpg|thumb|''Nadia's feature for the Marc Jacobs Spring Campaign in 2015. Photo from Club 21's Facebook.'']]
[[File:Nadia submission photo.png|thumb|''Nadia's photo submission for the 2015 Marc Jacobs Spring social media campaign with the hashtag #CastMeMarc. Photo from HER WORLD.'']]
[[File:Nadia fashion spread.jpg|thumb|''One of Nadia's features in a fashion spread. Photo from wt+.'']]

=== Marc Jacobs Spring Campaign (2015) ===
Nadia was one of the 11 individuals that had been chosen from 100,000 submissions worldwide for the Marc by Marc Jacobs’ social media campaign #CastMeMarc.<ref>Ang, Benson. “Singaporean model in Marc by Marc Jacobs global ads”. The Straits Times. January 24, 2015. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/singaporean-model-in-marc-by-marc-jacobs-global-ads </ref> As one of the 50 intiial individuals who had been shortlisted, she was flown to New York in October where she made it through the second round of castings.<ref>Gayle. "Nadia Rahmat: Braids Girl Is The New Face Of Marc Jacobs #SGPride". ''Vulcan Post.'' January 30, 2015. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://vulcanpost.com/160171/nadia-rahmat-braids-girl-new-face-marc-jacobs-sgpride/</ref> At 24 years old, she was the only Singaporean model selected for the Marc by Marc Jacobs advertisement.<ref>Noor Ashikin Abdul Rahman. “She’s ‘so ugly’: Local netizens slam Singaporean chosen for photography project”. ''The Newpaper''. March 29, 2016. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/shes-so-ugly-local-netizens-slam-singaporean-chosen-photography-project</ref> Her submission for the campaign attracted some critique from netizens. Those who were more conservative commented that her submission photo showed too much skin, while others did not consider her to be a adequate representation for Singaporeans.<ref>Daily Vanity. “Nadia Rahmat—not the typical Singaporean model type: a mini-documentary | Beyond Skin Deep”. ''YouTube''. July 16, 2019. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZA96TEz40w </ref>

=== Modelling and media appearances<ref>Skinnykatwoman. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/skinnykatwoman/</ref> ===
Nadia had been rejected by three local modelling agencies for not fitting into the ideal look that they had perceived to be fitting for the Singaporean market.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. “‘Marc Jacobs girl’ recognised on the street”. ''The Newpaper''. December 18, 2015. Accessed on 4 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/lifestyle/fashion/marc-jacobs-girl-recognised-street</ref> In 2011, Nadia participated in The New Paper New Face but did not make it past the second round of the competition.<ref>Lee, Jocelyn. "S'pore girl chosen out of 50,000 for new Marc Jacobs fashion ad campaign". ''The Newpaper.'' January 22, 2015. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/others/spore-girl-chosen-out-50000-new-marc-jacobs-fashion-ad-campaign</ref> In a 2017 interview with Honeycombers, she revealed that she begun her modelling career "mainly for fun and gaining exposure".<ref>Honeycombers Editorial. “Interview with Nadia Rahmat from Singapore: This Marc Jacobs model wants the freedom to be herself”. ''Honeycombers''. June 16, 2017. Accessed on 4 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/interview-with-nadia-rahmat-from-singapore-this-marc-jacobs-model-wants-the-freedom-to-be-herself/</ref> Since then, she has modelled and received sponsorships from established brands which she documents on her Instagram page. As of February 2019, she is represented by Upfront Models modelling agency.<ref name=":0" />
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|'''Year'''
|'''Brand'''
|'''Role'''
|-
|2019
|Sephora’s Festival of Beauty
|Featured with three other influencers as part of Sephora’s campaign ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkPb0tlhVVE YouTube video])
|-
|2019
|CLEO Singapore
|Featured in a video series called ‘Show Me Your Rack’ ([https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2301741713394716 Facebook video])
|-
|2018
|HUGO
|Promo for the #iamHUGO campaign
|-
|2018
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|Collaborated with other Southeast Asian talents to film a video titled ‘NIGHT GAMES’ by Courtney Arcese ([https://vimeo.com/277076746 Video])
|-
|2018
|NARS Singapore
|Modelled for the NARS’ Singapore Quad Eyeshadow
|-
|2018
|Zalora
|Part of the 16 Zalora Style Stars from the ZCREW
|-
|2018
|Common Culture
|Featured in an exhibition titled ’Perfect Demons’ as part of The City Ramble’s design trails
|-
|2017
|Netflix
|Featured in the Marvel’s The Defenders Campaign #DefendingDiversity
|-
|2015 - 2017
|Female Singapore
|Female collective crew<ref>Loh, Noelle. "Meet the Female Collective: Nadia Rahmat". ''FEMALE SINGAPORE''. September 8, 2015. Accessed on 17 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.femalemag.com.sg/fashion/meet-the-female-collective-nadia-rahmat/</ref>
|-
|2017
|GinLee Studio
|Walked for the fashion studio during Singapore Fashion Week 2017
|-
|2017 - 2018
|Ong Shunmugam
|Model for the Singaporean fashion label
|-
|2017
|WTPlus Singapore
|Campaign ambassador
|-
|2016
|CLEO Singapore
|Model
|-
|2016
|Harper's Bazaar Singapore
|Modelled for the November issue for the KENZO x H&M collection
|-
|2016
|Oppo
|Social Media Campaign #BreastCancerDab
|-
|2016
|INGA Cosmetics
|Model for the cosmetics brand
|-
|2016
|Lux
|Modelled for TVC and print advertisements in Europe
|-
|2016
|Shunji Matsuo and Shiseido
|Modelled for a lookbook catalogue
|-
|2016
|MARTINI
|Featured in a collaborative video for MARTINI and Singapore Grand Prix hosted by Jack Guinness
|-
|2016
|The Fashion Plate Magazine
|Modelled for the first issue of the magazine
|-
|2016
|Esquire Singapore
|Modelled for the March issue
|-
|2016
|Nylon Indonesia
|Modelled for the May issue
|-
|2016
|Nylon Singapore
|Modelled for the August/September issue
|-
|2016
|Browhaus Singapore
|Modelled for a campaign
|-
|2016
|Sephora and Marc Jacobs Beauty
|Digital video for Marc Jacob’s Air Blush ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGPApgXy_tg YouTube video])
|-
|2016
|Adidas
|Social media campaign for the Adidas Tubular Series
|-
|2016
|Philadelphia Cream Cheese
|Advertisement for an event launch
|-
|2016
|Carrie K X Revasseur
|Part of a Disney Runway show to promote the Alice In Wonderland movie
|-
|2016
|MunahHirziOfficial
|Featured in the video ‘“EPIC MALAY GIRL ANTHEM” - MEHGAN (sic) TRAINOR/RIHANNA PARODY’ by Munah Hirzi ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYeXFGQJzSk YouTube video])
|-
|2015
|Collate The Label
|Model for the fashion label
|-
|2015
|Straatosphere
|Modelled for the Volume 3 issue
|-
|2015
|Glam Malaysia (Magazine)
|Received a four-page editorial spread
|-
|2015
|HerWorld Singapore
|Modelled for the July issue
|-
|2015
|Female Singapore
|Modelled for the August issue
|-
|2015
|HerWorld Singapore
|Modelled for the August issue
|-
|2015
|NuYou Singapore
|Model for the October Issue
|-
|2015
|Puma
|Sponsorship for footwear
|-
|2015
|L’Officiel Singapore X Bulgari collaboration
|Modelled for the collaboration between the two brands
|-
|2015
|L’Officiel Singapore
|Modelled for the 8th Anniversary March issue
|-
|2015
|Glamour UK
|Featured in a Marc by Marc Jacobs advertisement
|-
|2015
|Plus Minus
|Modelled for their new segment ‘People by The General Store’
|-
|2014
|Mash-Up
|Modelled for the AW14 collection
|-
|2014
|Yesah
|Modelled for a lookbook
|-
|2014
|ADHD Magazine
|Modelled in issue No. 7: Versus The World
|-
|2014
|CULTURE MACHINE
|Modelled in a feature
|}

== References / Citations ==
[[Category:People of Interest]]