In the International modeling scene we find some very interesting individuals with very distinct styles that enhance their character that sets them out from the pack...Elena is one of them and this is her story.
Copa: Elena, where are you originally from?
Elena: I am originally from Orenburg, Russia.
Elena: I am originally from Orenburg, Russia.
Copa: Where you very fashionable as a child?
Elena: Yes! I was very fashionable! I remember I was very little, about 3 years old when I started getting my entire family together and modeled in front of them. I would set up a little "runway", well...at least that's what I called it! I would get all dressed up wearing my mom's heels and lipstick of course, and I would work it down the catwalk, demonstration the outfits that I would put together for the show. Usually that would be a combination of my mom's and my Grandma's closets.
Elena: Yes! I was very fashionable! I remember I was very little, about 3 years old when I started getting my entire family together and modeled in front of them. I would set up a little "runway", well...at least that's what I called it! I would get all dressed up wearing my mom's heels and lipstick of course, and I would work it down the catwalk, demonstration the outfits that I would put together for the show. Usually that would be a combination of my mom's and my Grandma's closets.
Copa: What's the main thing that influenced you into becoming a model?
Elena: I've always loved designs and unique clothing . I got it from my mom! She would always sew, knit or embroider all different types of clothing for me I'd always stood out in the crowd because of all the wonderful pieces she would make. So I guess what created my passion for fashion which led to my love for modeling. Also I saw all of those beautiful models on the runway or in all of those magazines wearing all of this beautiful clothing and being so perfect, so I looked up to them! When I was offered my first modeling job, it brought up those incredible memories of me being a little girl, who wanted to be just as perfect as those women she saw in the magazines and how bad she wanted to be that girl! I thought to myself that I can only serve as that role model, that they were to me, at least for one girl, that's all that matters! Because of that dream from my childhood made me who I am today. I wanted to work harder, I was eager to go that extra mile to get closer to make my dream come true!
Elena: I've always loved designs and unique clothing . I got it from my mom! She would always sew, knit or embroider all different types of clothing for me I'd always stood out in the crowd because of all the wonderful pieces she would make. So I guess what created my passion for fashion which led to my love for modeling. Also I saw all of those beautiful models on the runway or in all of those magazines wearing all of this beautiful clothing and being so perfect, so I looked up to them! When I was offered my first modeling job, it brought up those incredible memories of me being a little girl, who wanted to be just as perfect as those women she saw in the magazines and how bad she wanted to be that girl! I thought to myself that I can only serve as that role model, that they were to me, at least for one girl, that's all that matters! Because of that dream from my childhood made me who I am today. I wanted to work harder, I was eager to go that extra mile to get closer to make my dream come true!
Copa: What was your first modeling job?
Elena: My first modeling job was a commercial print for one of the magazines in Russia. It was a restaurant ad.
Elena: My first modeling job was a commercial print for one of the magazines in Russia. It was a restaurant ad.
Copa: What is your opinion on photo shoots?
Elena: I love them!
Elena: I love them!
Copa: When you are working with a photographer on photo shoots...who comes up with the most creative ideas?
Elena: I would say that the entire collaboration itself is what creates the best ideas! As long as both of us are looking for that one special picture and we are both willing to try for as long as it takes to get it, and that's all that matters. Shooting is a very creative process. Positive energy and willingness to try new things, that's what creates the best ideas.
Elena: I would say that the entire collaboration itself is what creates the best ideas! As long as both of us are looking for that one special picture and we are both willing to try for as long as it takes to get it, and that's all that matters. Shooting is a very creative process. Positive energy and willingness to try new things, that's what creates the best ideas.
Copa: What is your idea of great fashion?
Elena: I believe that everyone has their own way of expressing themselves! My way of expressing myself is my great fashion!
Elena: I believe that everyone has their own way of expressing themselves! My way of expressing myself is my great fashion!
Copa: Would you please share your views on what you believe to be the next fabulous fashion trend will be?
Elena: It's hard to predict. Usually fashion repeats itself. As for me though, I love mixing things up, so I usually have one or two classic pieces and I add a twist of something modern and trendy. That way it never gets old or boring.
Elena: It's hard to predict. Usually fashion repeats itself. As for me though, I love mixing things up, so I usually have one or two classic pieces and I add a twist of something modern and trendy. That way it never gets old or boring.
Copa: What's your favorite color?
Elena: As funny as it sounds, I do love Pink and Baby Blue, but I mostly wear these colors around the house though. For my everyday life, I prefer more practical and so-called "serious colors" like White, Black, Grey and Brown. If I want to brighten it up, I add different shades of mostly dark Blue or Green.
Elena: As funny as it sounds, I do love Pink and Baby Blue, but I mostly wear these colors around the house though. For my everyday life, I prefer more practical and so-called "serious colors" like White, Black, Grey and Brown. If I want to brighten it up, I add different shades of mostly dark Blue or Green.
Copa: What are your fashionable plans for the future?
Elena: I look forward to growing as a person, a model, a performer and as a professional in general! I also look forward to my upcoming design collection. So my plan is to NEVER STOP! ~Copa
Elena: I look forward to growing as a person, a model, a performer and as a professional in general! I also look forward to my upcoming design collection. So my plan is to NEVER STOP! ~Copa