Joan Smalls has been named Global Fashion Innovator at W Hotels

Joan Smalls
International cover girl. Campaign face. Television Host. Philanthropist. Now Joan Smalls can add executive to her resume. W Hotels Worldwide today officially announced the appointment of Joan Smalls as the iconic lifestyle brand's first ever Global Fashion Innovator, a newly created position in which the supermodel will help create, shape and innovate W's global fashion platform around the world. From special appearances and one-of-a-kind collaborations to exclusive in-room and digital content, Smalls will add her signature style and discerning taste to the W Hotel guest experience. Smalls' quietly announced her role at a private party to celebrate the launch of W Dubai in August. Since then, she has been working intimately with the W Hotels team on a series of initiatives that will roll out in 2017. Smalls is working on her insider guide to Goa, in which she will curate her favorite places and picks that will be shared with future W Goa guests – both in-room and online. In addition, she and W are collaborating on an exclusive item. Exciting details on this and future projects will be revealed in the coming months.
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