Photo Courtesy of Chanel

She’s got dreamy golden locks, a pout to remember and a tooth-gap that has charmed the whole fashion industry. Indeed, Lindsey Wixson has walked the most elitist fashion shows! But the American model has announced on her Instagram page that she was sadly quitting the modeling industry.

“To all my fashion fans, I am sad to inform you that my injury has put me in a position to retire from this high heel business. I have an artistic side that wants to shine through. I feel that this disability has come to me with a purpose. To show me that I must carry on. This industry has brought me so much and I am grateful for the lessons I have learned. Now more than ever I feel it is important to listen to my body and the changing times of this industry and peacefully try to move on. I ask for your support on my new endeavors with designing interiors, pottery, sculpting, carving, and inventing for the future. Please follow @wixsondesign.”

The model was first discovered by Steven Meisel at the tender age of 15 and went on to have a very fruitful modeling career as she walked for the biggest names such as Chanel, Versace and Alexander McQueen- amongst others.