{"id":40943,"date":"2015-08-31T19:29:26","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T23:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/?p=40943"},"modified":"2015-09-03T16:18:29","modified_gmt":"2015-09-03T20:18:29","slug":"anna-cleveland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/anna-cleveland\/","title":{"rendered":"Anna Cleveland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_099_v4.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"1704\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_099_v4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_099_v4-840x1118.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_099_v4-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_099_v4-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<style>\n#introbox,#creditbox {border:1px solid white;padding:80px;max-width: 850px;margin: auto !important;}\n#introbox, #introbox p {font-family:'Open Sans';}\n#introbox{font-size:20px;text-align:center !important;}\n.coverpic {max-width:1280px;margin: 10px auto;}\n.photogtitle {font-size:2rem;}\n#introtxt {margin:80px 0;padding:0 40px;font-size:1.3rem;text-align:justify;}\n.opensans,#introtxt, #introbox, .introcredits,.introcredits h3 {font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01', sans-serif;}\n.introcredits h3 {font-weight: 200;font-size:1.5rem !important;}\n#introbox .introcredits {font-size:.85rem;padding:40px 0;}\n.post p, .post div p:first-child {padding:0}\n.toppic {padding-bottom: 20px;}\n.txtdiv {padding: 0 40px;clear:both;}\n#introbox,.txtbox,.rside {margin:0px 0 10px 0;font-weight:300;}\n.title {font-size:4.2rem;color:black;font-weight:normal;margin:auto;padding:60px 0;text-align:center;text-transform: uppercase;font-family: 'Neue Haas Unica W01';font-weight: 100;}\n.title a {color:black;}\n#introbox .titlename {font-size:8.5rem;}\n#introbox .mdctitle {color:#999;}\n#introbox,.txtbox,.introblurb {text-align:justify;}\n.quote {width:65%;margin:40px auto;}\n.credits {font-size:.75rem;font-family:\"Courier New\", Courier, monospace;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;}\n.txtcont {border:1px solid black;}\n.txtbox {font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;width:36%;border:0;margin:auto;padding: 60px 10%;}\n.rside {padding: 60px 80px 0 50px;}\n.interviewenglish {font-style: italic;}\n.imgbox {margin:0x;padding:40px 0;}\n.rside .quotebox {margin:30px 0px 10px 30px;}\n.fwidth {clear:both;}\n.separ {border:1px solid white;clear:both;margin:90px;}\n.center {text-align: center;}\n.center img {max-width: 80%;}\n.fullwidth {max-width:100% !important;margin-top:20px;}\n.quotebox {border-top:1px solid #fff;border-bottom:1px solid #fff;\npadding:80px;\nfont-size:24px;\nmax-width: 70%;\nmargin: 0px auto 40px auto;\npadding: 10px 80px 80px 80px;}\n.quotesig {font-weight:100;}\n<\/style>\n<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/\/fast.fonts.net\/cssapi\/1ee7eecc-8318-40d7-9f60-2840770611c0.css\"\/><!-- mdc set -->\n<div class=\"txtdiv\">\n<div id=\"introbox\">\n<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/anna-cleveland\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Anna Cleveland<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"introtxt\">\nAnna Cleveland does not simply walk into a room &#8211; she floats. The enchantress can be considered a chip off the old modeling block that her legendary mother, Pat Cleveland, molded in the 70s as muse to Salvador Dali, YSL and Halston. She has ethereal good looks, elongated limbs, and swan-like movements that will make you do a double take as she glides on by. Her attributes have made her a hot commodity this past year with ad appearances for a bevy of brands like Bottega Veneta, Vionnet, and Lanvin, a LOVE and Vogue Italia cover as well as playing runway muse to designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Zac Posen. Yet, with all these things that draw you in \u2013 her success, her good looks and familial connection \u2013 her most endearing traits are her remarkably gracious personality and extreme devotion, comparable to scholarly-like analysis, to fashion and its throng of equally dedicated creatives. The beauty spoke on her remarkable past year, her early fascination with fashion, and just what it takes to move from a newcomer to a top, in-demand model.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"introcredits\">\n<h3>Photography by <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/people\/ben-hassett'>Ben Hassett<\/a> for Models.com<\/h3>\n<p>Model: <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/models\/anna-cleveland'>Anna Cleveland<\/a> &#8211; <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/agency\/Next-Models-NY'>Next (New York)<\/a><br \/>\nEditor:  <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/people\/stephan-moskovic'>Stephan Moskovic<\/a><br \/>\nStylist: <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/people\/patrick-mackie'>Patrick Mackie<\/a> (<a href='https:\/\/models.com\/agency\/Management-Artists'>Management + Artists<\/a>)<br \/>\nHair Stylist: <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/people\/nicolas-jurnjack'>Nicolas Jurnjack<\/a> (<a href='https:\/\/models.com\/agency\/Management-Artists'>Management + Artists<\/a>)<br \/>\nMakeup: <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/people\/violette'>Violette<\/a> (<a href='https:\/\/models.com\/agency\/Management-Artists'>Management + Artists<\/a>)<br \/>\nManicurist: <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/people\/alicia-torello'>Alicia Torello<\/a><br \/>\nProducer: Justin Rose (<a href='https:\/\/models.com\/agency\/Management-Artists'>Management + Artists<\/a>) &amp; <a href='https:\/\/models.com\/people\/jazmin-alvarez'>Jazmin Alvarez<\/a><br \/>\nSpecial Thank You to <a href=\"http:\/\/newyorkvintage.com\/\">New York Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Text and interview by Irene Ojo-Felix<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_033.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"855\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_033.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_033-840x561.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_033-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_033-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Lanvin one shoulder dress and bracelet<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p>It\u2019s been a long way to the top for the budding fashion marvel. In the face of pigeonholing and indifferent rejection, Anna chose to continue to pursue her dream, no matter the cost. \u201cI had so many doors shut in my face and I always thought, \u2018I need to give it another shot,\u2019\u201d she recalls. \u201cYou have to find the strength within yourself, when you really want something and you really think you\u2019re born to do something, it\u2019s important to not give up.\u201d Her resilient temperament eventually lead to a chance encounter in Paris with her soon-to-be agent and newly-appointed president of Next Models\u2019 New York division, Kyle Hagler. \u201cA mutual friend introduced us and I had heard about Anna from a million different channels through the years but I had never experienced Anna,\u201c he remembers. \u201cFor me it was obvious and instantaneous that she was an inspiration. It was exciting to see someone who wasn\u2019t hell-bent on fitting in instead of in her own world that she defines.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quotebox\">\n&#8220;It was exciting to see someone who wasn\u2019t hell-bent on fitting in instead of in her own world that she defines.&#8221;<br \/>\n<span class=\"quotesig\">&#8211; Next Models&#8217; Kyle Hagler on what makes Anna an inspiration<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- full width image --><\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width:100%;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_074-1_v4.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"983\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_074-1_v4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_074-1_v4-840x645.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_074-1_v4-1024x786.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_074-1_v4-200x154.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"txtdiv\">\n<div class=\"credits\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p>On her start, Anna was bred to love fashion from an early age. Born in Amsterdam, but raised outside of Milan, she had the best visual education on fashion from her environment. And what can you expect when your mom also walked in the famous Battle of Versailles that had American contemporary designers pitted up against the Parisian fashion powerhouses? \u201cMy first show that I ever did was for Moschino when I was 5-years-old. I remember seeing all these models on the runway and looking at the beautiful clothes that they had on and the high heel shoes,\u201d Anna recollects. \u201cI wanted to wear those clothes. I heard the clicking sound of their shoes and it was such a sound of female empowerment. I asked Mr. Moschino, \u2018can I wear something?\u2019 and he said \u2018one day you will.\u2019\u201d After that chance encounter her future fate was securely set. \u201cI just remember the grandiosity of it all and how exciting everything was. Everyone was so happy to be there and in that moment. That was heaven for me and from that day forward I knew what I wanted to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quotebox\">\n&#8220;My first show that I ever did was for Moschino when I was 5-years-old&#8230; I wanted to wear those clothes. I heard the clicking sound of their shoes and it was such a sound of female empowerment.&#8221;\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_13_049_v4.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"1704\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_13_049_v4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_13_049_v4-840x1118.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_13_049_v4-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_13_049_v4-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p>After years of shadowing the greats and valuable dancing classes to perfect her runway twirl, Anna cultivated her fashion show presence by puberty. \u201cThe runway is a performance. I think that every look is an attitude and you have to blend with the look and the idea that the designer has. You have to carry that on your shoulders, whatever their belief system is, because they put all the work and months of labor to make the collection. People in the backroom sewing. How can you not feel like you have a responsibility when you put on their clothes?\u201d Indeed, Anna\u2019s respect for the industry is apparent in her nature to turn every runway jaunt into an act. Just look at her Giles F\/W 2015 walk where she slinked, sauntered, and twirled in a distortedly printed, gravity-defying, taffeta gown.  Or what about when she closed with Jean Paul Gaultier for his latest couture show in an elaborate, taxidermal-looking, circular frock with a fez a foot tall while Village People\u2019s \u201cIn the Navy\u201d is blaring out the speakers? Theatrics is the name of the game and Anna plays it like a champ.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quotebox\">\n&#8220;The runway is a performance. I think that every look is an attitude and you have to blend with the look and the idea that the designer has.&#8221;\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_073-1_v3.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"1706\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_073-1_v3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_073-1_v3-840x1120.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_073-1_v3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_04_073-1_v3-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Lanvin one shoulder dress and bracelet<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p>It\u2019s clear to see that Anna\u2019s passion is in her job and she wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. \u201cI want to be remembered as being appreciative of this business. I think a lot of people think it\u2019s not important. To me, fashion is everything and I\u2019m so grateful to be a model. I think it\u2019s a job that I want to carry with dignity.\u201d Still, with this tunnel focus on her career goals the beauty is still able to keep herself grounded with friends and family. When asked who were the people that gave her the most inner peace and contentment? \u201cFirst of all, my mom is number one. Kyle is second and on speed dial! Christopher Niquet is my mentor. He\u2019s known me since I was 10 and has helped me grown into what I am today. Catherine Baba, she\u2019s in her cool bubble and when I\u2019m around her she reminds me it\u2019s ok to be in your bubble too.\u201d She uses these few people to give her an inner peace and understanding of the environment she has chosen to take part in. \u201cThe most important thing to do is when the outer world is moving so fast is to keep a stable inner world. Even though the fashion industry may seem very superficial, it\u2019s not. It\u2019s about creating something from the inside out.\u201d What will Anna Cleveland create from within? The possibilities are endless. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quotebox\">\n&#8220;I want to be remembered as being appreciative of this business. I think a lot of people think it\u2019s not important. To me, fashion is everything and I\u2019m so grateful to be a model. I think it\u2019s a job that I want to carry with dignity.&#8221;\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_02_038_V3.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"1916\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_02_038_V3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_02_038_V3-840x1257.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_02_038_V3-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_02_038_V3-134x200.jpg 134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Tom Ford sequin and chiffon dress with flower embellishment<\/div>\n<div class=\"separ\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_019_v2.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"855\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_019_v2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_019_v2-840x561.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_019_v2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_019_v2-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Balmain Ruffle top From New York Vintage and Wolford Tights<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_10_132_v2.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"855\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_10_132_v2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_10_132_v2-840x561.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_10_132_v2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_10_132_v2-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Lanvin floral printed dress, gloves and shoes<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/d1.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"958\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/d1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/d1-840x629.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/d1-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/d1-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Left: Tom Ford sequined tunic dress and shoes<\/div>\n<div class=\"credits\">Right: Feather coat from New York Vintage, La Perla briefs and Wolford tights<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_085.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"855\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_085.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_085-840x561.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_085-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_06_085-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Balmain Ruffle Top from New York Vintage and Vivienne Westwood trousers from New York Vintage<\/div>\n<div class=\"separ\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_097_v4.jpg\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"1704\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_097_v4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_097_v4-840x1118.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2015\/08\/130515_MOD_12_097_v4-769x1024.jpg 769w, 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