A passion instilled at a young age

Zuri Ealy is just 3. But the Cameron, N.C.-based youth discovered her passion at age 2 when she walked in her first fashion show.

Zuri’s first appearance on the runway was when she wore creative wear and formal wear at a Fayetteville, N.C. fashion and talent show for kids,-Put On For My City, which was mounted by Sina Bradley and 8 year old, Taelynn Ballard.

Zuri was invited to participate in Sumter Fashion Week by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant, Victoria Henley. Then she traveled to New York Fashion Week to walk in three different fashion shows for seven different designers.

Now, the youngster is the brand ambassador for designer Taelynn Ballard, tailor-made by TAE and Kailahni Carter, Krissy K lipgloss and cosmetics.

She can be found on social media @zuriannmarie

Photographer: Lynn Henley Photography @lynnhenleyphotography

Necklace: Warrior Gurl’s Beads & Things @warriorgurlsbeads

Hair: Hilary Jones @justhilarybeauty