Natalia Vodianova: Spring 2012

I have to say that I am happy to see my all-time favorite model, Natalia Vodianova, working three new ad campaigns for Spring 2012: Stella McCartney, Stuart Weitzman, and Guerlain.  Most likely you are familiar with the Russian model whose face has graced the fashion world via runway, ad campaigns, and magazine covers over the last decade.  Although she has not been a "big name" fashion model per say, she has maintained a steady career in the modeling industry.  What has always fascinated me about her as a model is her ability to simultaneously convey the look of innocence and sultriness...an intriguing combination.

 

Also, a look at Natalia's Vogue Paris magazine cover and Vogue USA magazine article (both March 2012):

Vogue Paris (March 2012)

 A look inside photographer Mario Testino's L.A. home...Vogue USA (March 2012)

 

 

So that is Natalia Vodianova in 2012...

Where did she get her start?  Born in Russia in 1982, she moved to Paris and became a professional model by the age of 17.  Her early modeling years included ad campaigns for Calvin Klein, and her first Vogue USA cover was in September 2004.  Since then she has achieved success in runway, editorial, and advertising campaigns.  In my opinion, some of her most amazing modeling work was during her early career when her photos conveyed innocence and dreams with a hint of sensuality.

A few of my favorite Natalia photos through the years:
Runway and Ad Campaigns...

 

Pepe Jeans Ad Campaign F/W 2001

  

Zac Posen Runway S/S 2003

Anna Sui Runway S/S 2003

Roberto Cavalli Runway S/S 2003

Marni Runway S/S 2003

Roberto Cavalli Runway S/S 2003

Calvin Klein Euphoria Ad Campaign 2005

CK Jeans Ad Campaign S/S 2007

David Yurman Ad Campaign F/W 2007

Chanel Ad Campaign S/S 2008

Guerlain S/S 2009

Etam Ad Campaign F/W 2010

Roberto Cavalli Runway S/S 2011

Guerlain Ad Campaign S/S 2012

 
A few final miscellaneous photos...                                              
                                                      

If you would like to view more photos of Natalie,  Natalia Web  has over a thousand photos!  I highly recommend!  Many of the photos in this post were courtesy of that website.

Enjoy the photos and have a great weekend!

Cathy