Introduction
Ondria Hardin is an American fashion model. Throughout her career she accrued controversy for her young age.
Career
Hardin was discovered at a pageant in her home state of North Carolina. She began her career in Tokyo, Japan. After being noticed by casting director Ashley Brokaw she was cast in a Prada campaign photographed by Steven Meisel by age 13. Designer Marc Jacobs was criticized for using Hardin, then aged 15, in his F/W 2012 fashion show, which he defended. She received further controversy for appearing in a Chanel campaign at age 15, and a Numéro editorial entitled "African Queen", which the magazine apologized to the Huffington Post for.
Her first editorial was for Russh magazine. She has also appeared in magazines like Vogue, Vogue China, and Allure. Hardin has walked the runway for brands including Balenciaga, Dior, Michael Kors, Jil Sander, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Dries van Noten, Bottega Veneta, and Alexander McQueen.
Hardin was once ranked as a "Top 50" model by models.com