Winnie Harlow arrives for Miami Swim week’s kick-off party

She hit global stardom after appearing on America’s Next Top Model in 2014.

And Winnie Harlow proved just why as she attended the Miami Swim Week kick-off party hosted by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit x W South Beach in Florida, on Friday. 

The Victoria’s Secret model, 24, slipped into a blue patterned shirt dress that boasted a lace hemline as she made her entrance to the star-studded event.

Letting her dark locks cascade down her shoulders, the reality star added height to her frame with a pair of black heels.

Winnie accessorised her look with a simple necklace and opted for natural make-up to accentuate her glowing features.   

Also making an appearance at the annual fashion event in the Magic City were models Camille Kostek, Olivia Culpo and Olivia Brower. 

Winnie, who last month jetted off to Tokyo’s very first Beautycon, has openly discussed the changes in the modelling industry and the standards of beauty.

Radiant:  The Victoria’s Secret model, 24, slipped into a blue patterned shirt dress as she attended the event

Glamorous: Letting her dark locks cascade down her shoulders, the reality star added height to her frame with a pair of black heels

During to ELLE Magazine she said: ‘There is a big shift happening in the fashion industry in terms of beauty standards, and I feel I’m part of that shift.

‘I remember on America’s Next Top Model, Tyra Banks asked me if a photographer told me to cover my skin for a shoot, would I do it?

‘I said no. I don’t care who it is, or who thinks I should. I’m going to stay true to myself.’ 

Winnie was first propelled into the limelight after being discovered by model Tyra Banks on Instagram and being asked to appear on her show-America’s Next Top Model in 2014.

Night out: Also making an appearance at the annual fashion event in the Magic City were models Olivia Brower (left) , Brooks Nader (centre) and Camille Kostek (right) 

Strike a pose: Models Olivia Culpo (left) and  Anne de Paula (right) joined Winnie for the glamorous event

The model went on to finish in sixth place on the series.

The star recently defended herself over comments she made about her time as a contestant on the show and perceived criticism of host Tyra, 45.

Winnie wrote on Instagram: ‘After being on the show no one would book me and no agency would sign me because of the reality TV stigma…

‘It has nothing to do with being ungrateful, and more over nothing to do with “shade” to Tyra. She was the first person of higher status to make me feel like I could be a model and not only am I grateful for that, it’s something I’ll never forget.’  

Stars: Earlier this week Winnie joined Kourtney Kardashian in West Hollywood for a night out