Kate Upton’s name is synonymous with voluptuousness and sizzling sex appeal, but there was a time when the 22-year-old Sports Illustrated supermodel had a more innocent appearance.
Designerz Central has an exclusive look at one of the cover girl’s first photo sessions when she was only 15-years-old, long before she became the world’s top pinup bikini model.
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In a total of eight stunning sets taken by fashion photographer Steven Burton, the Florida native – who was born in Missouri – showed off her modeling skills as she folded her arms, pouted and smiled with enthusiasm. The photo session took place in March 2008, just after the teen was signed to Elite Model Management.
In one set the leggy looker showed off a fit figure in a shimmering silver mini dress. Bright neon open-toe yellow heels made a dramatic statement. She wore no jewelry and overall had a natural appearance befitting a teenager.
With her hair in a loose updo and her makeup kept to a minimum, The Other Woman actress appeared more stripped-down than she has in her more recent shoots for Vanity Fair and Vogue. Already the 5ft10in catwalker had glowing blonde highlights, but she had not yet evolved into a full-fledged blonde as she had some roots showing.
Another set sees her in a white button-down mini dress with a belt and pockets. Her legs looked even thinner with opaque black stockings. Black heels elongated her frame.
Though the ensemble was a mish-mash of summer and winter looks, the GQ cover girl pulled it off effortlessly, with her natural charm saving the day as she smiled winningly at the camera.
Another set showed her in a sixties-inspired Bohemian look with a dark beige newsboy hat and a rainbow colored sweater. Low-cut black slacks with a wide white belt added to the hippie look.
In this collection, Upton showed off her thick, dark eyebrows in a closeup. Though they were already groomed to perfection, they appeared heavier to how she wears them today. Her signature mole above her lip could also be seen.
Another black and white outfit – a flirty white skirt over the same black tights but this time with a black tank top – had a juvenile touch. But her sky high heels made her look like an adult. Kate made good use of a wicker-accented table as she both stood near it and sat on it with her knees curled up.
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In a set-up taken outdoors in a wood-fenced backyard, the one-time flame of Maksim Chmerkovskiy put her hands on her hips while wearing a empire waist top with capped sleeves and cut out designs at the bottom. Black slacks hid most of her figure.
But it was apparent she was trimmer than she is these days with a tiny waistline and slender arms. Kate showed off a more masculine side when she modeled a black pinstriped vest over a white button-down shirt with a black tie.
With her hair parted in the middle and pulled back, she appeared to be more boyish, if that is even possible, and serious.
At one point, however, the Tower Heist actress burst out into a broad smile, bringing life to the monochrome look.
source:dailymail