Heather Marks is the doe-eyed beauty who was at the core of doll-like models that came to prominence in the early 2000s. Alongside Gemma Ward, Jessica Stam, Lily Cole & Caroline Trentini,…
For Face-Painter Valentina Li, Nature is The True Master of Color
Growing up in a small town in Guangxi, China, face-painter Valentina Li didn’t have that many forms of entertainment. A developed love for nature and painting naturally led to a desire to…
Elizaveta Porodina Unveils the Subconscious in UN/MASKED
From UN/MASKED | Images courtesy of Concrete Rep Limited Dreams becoming reality is a familiar concept in a creative field like fashion yet photographer Elizaveta Porodina is taking things deeper than surface…
Lee Wei Swee on the Societal Function of Art
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Lee Wei Swee, photographer Hometown: Payerne, Switzerland Based: Paris, France Representation: Self…
Kai Newman Manifested Her Runway Resurgence Through a Vision Board
It was impossible to miss Jamaican model Kai Newman when she walked for Loewe, Prada, Valentino, The Row, Burberry, and more this Fall/Winter 2022 season. When she first got into the scene…
Photographer Thurstan Redding’s New Book Focuses on the Global Cosplay Community
Images courtesy of Thurstan Redding What is fashion if not sartorial escapism? London-based photographer Thurstan Redding takes the question further with his exploration of the expansive cosplay community in his debut book,…
How Eli Mizrahi’s Mônot Pushes ‘Powerful Femininity’
Monot F/W 22 | Courtesy of PURPLE PR What is it about Mônot that has led every major model and top actress in need of black-tie to take notice? Certainly, the bold…
How América González Quieted Her Imposter Syndrome
From dreams of becoming a doctor to walking 34 runway shows this season, Venezuelan model América González’s career path made a 180° turnaround due to her strong sense of perseverance. Rejection is…
Xu Meen on Practicing Humility and Leading Responsibly
To become a household name as a model is nothing short of an accomplishment that SuMin Kim aka Xu Meen knows all too well, going from Models.com’s Model of the Week to…
These Ukrainian Models Share Their Experiences Standing Up Against Tyranny
The fashion calendar inadvertently ran parallel to tragic news from Eastern Europe this season. Since February 24th, Ukraine has been the target of a reckless Russian military invasion under the orders of…