Naomi Campbell for The Guardian Weekend, 2019 | Images courtesy of CLM (worldwide) With his debut monograph Feeling Seen, photographer Campbell Addy seeks to pay tribute to the heritage of Black creatives…
Noted Hairstylist Teddy Charles Honed His Craft With Legends
Images courtesy of the Wall Group Hairstylist Teddy Charles can thank his deep familial connections with first connecting him to the craft as a teenager. “I was very close to my mother,…
Ahead of ‘Runway Bird,’ Irina Lazareanu Unveils Epic Moments in her Career
With her inspiring presence since she arrived on the fashion scene in the early 2000s, Irina Lazareanu is the ultimate Cool Girl™. Her strong sense of personal style and post-punkish elfin beauty…
From Heven to Andel, Peter Dupont’s Pandemic Projects Are Hitting Their Stride
All clothing worn throughout, Vintage Photographer – Danny Lim for Models.com Model – Peter Dupont | Stylist – Karlo Steel | Men’s Contributing Writer – Jonathan Shia Groomer – Kazuto Shimomura |…
Michelle Lee on the Importance of Mentorship and the Original Asian Supermodels
Michelle Lee (sitting) and crew. Shot by Sharif Hamza | Courtesy of Michelle Lee While the past two years have been incredibly heartbreaking for people worldwide, Asians in the US have suffered…
Adonis Bosso on Evolving Conversations Around Mental Health
Shirt – Prada, Leather Jacket and pants – Jerome Manguba | Shoes – Maison Margiela | Belts – Stylist’s Own | Earrings – Bittersweet Jewelry | Necklace – Adonis Bosso Adonis Bosso…
Rachael Wang on Seeking Ethical Values Within Her Clientele
Career transitions are common in an industry based on creativity, multi-hyphenates, and dime-a-dozen polyglots. Before Rachael Wang chose fashion styling as her path she had thoughts of being a writer before applying…
Aweng Chuol On Dismantling the Strong Black Woman Trope
Images courtesy of IMG New York It feels like everyone’s mental health is hanging on by a thread as society crawls back to whatever semblance of normalcy we’ll collectively create. Yet, questions…
Kloss Films Wants Viewers to Feel Emotion in the Moving Image
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Alec Maxwell of Kloss Films, director Hometown: Ellesmere Port Based: London Representation:…
Steph Shiu on Taking Care of Her Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health
Images courtesy of Elite New York City A long, hard look at the pressures of modeling reveals that even though a diversity of body types are accepted, extreme dieting and unrealistic standards…