When Scelsi was discovered, she was encouraged to go into acting, being considered too short for a high fashion model.
[3][4] She has also modeled for DKNY, Vanessa Seward, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana,[5] Polo Ralph Lauren,[6] H&M,[5] Diesel,[7] Nike, Inc.[8] and Juicy Couture.
[17] She walked for the likes of Chanel, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana, Francesco Scognamiglio fashion shows among others.
[18] In 2019, she became the new face of Chanel S/S 2019 make-up campaign shot by Karim Sadli alongside top models Vittoria Ceretti, Liu Wen, and Imaan Hammam.
In 2021 she was confirmed again face of Dolce & Gabbana beauty campaign shot by photographers-duo Mert and Marcus and she graced Madame Figaro France September multiple covers lensed by photographer David Roemer.