Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Roxane Dia, casting director Hometown: Born in Lyon, France, grew up in…
Barbara Valente On Opening Bottega Twice and Trusting The Process
Starting off as an exclusive for the Prada S/S 16 show, Brazilian model Barbara Valente was already on a stellar path towards success and securing monumental milestones in her career. Modeling wasn’t…
Set Designer Gerard Santos Morphs Backgrounds into Dreamscapes
Vogue España, August 2021 by Camila Falquez | Image courtesy of Lalaland Artists If you look at a fashion image that makes you stop, the surrounding elements are just as thought out…
After 20 Years in the Business, David Gandy Unveils His Next Step in Design
Photo cred: Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca for David Gandy Wellwear | Image courtesy of Select Model London In the world of male modeling, David Gandy has few equals. Celebrating his twentieth anniversary in the…
Adele Aldighieri on Working with Top Clients with “Emotional Value”
Photo by Collier Schorr | Image courtesy of Fabbrica Milano Management After a summer filled with couture appearances and walking top cruise shows, Italian Adele Aldighieri made a splash before her exclusive…
Versatility Is Vital for Surrealist Makeup Artist Chiao Li Hsu
It’s still a bit challenging to describe exactly what London-based makeup artist Chiao Li Hsu’s distinct signature styles are, as versatility is the basis of each look she carefully creates. Hsu was…
Laiza de Moura Has Been Manifesting Major Runway Moments
Brazilian Laiza de Moura represents a new surge of talent from the region, dominating the international markets in a distinctly impactful way. Her Saint Laurent semi-exclusive runway debut right before the pandemic…
Chloe Oh Reminisces About Her Unforgettable Prada Debut Moment
Max Mara F/W 2021 Campaign by Steven Meisel. Image courtesy of Elite New York Think back to 2020, if you so dare, and you might recall that right before the pandemic kicked…
Staying Power: Kim Peers Reflects on Her Momentous Career
In the late 1990s, a group of quirky, arthouse beauties emerged from the Flemish lowlands, each one cooler than the next. From this band of Belgians, Kim Peers, with her lead singer…
Amber Pinkerton on Using Photography to Convey Socio-Political Nuances
What started off as a mere hobby at age 13, shooting self-portraits and glamorous shots of friends inspired by Tumblr muses in her local neighborhood, turned into a full-blown profession for London…