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2012-13From sketch to catwalk, GLAM brings youhighlights from Stephane Rollands show,and an exclusive interview with model of
the moment, Hanaa Ben Abdesslem.
aute Couture Fashion Week is when
ashions fnest venture to Paris to
showcase their magnifcence to the rest
o the world. One would imagine that
it might be difcult to standout, but
this clearly isnt a worry or couturier
Stephane Rolland, whose star shone ever so bright at the
unveiling o his A/W 2012-2013 collection.
Art, movement and wearability comprised the three integral
components o Rollands latest collection. Renowned or
citing art as inspiration, he continued to explore innovative
techniques or ultra-modern embellishment. This seasons
collaborations included silicone urs, rock crystal shoulder
ornaments, and varnished Macassar Ebony belts.
With a celebrity guest list including Kanye West accompanied
by his glamorous girlriend Kim Kardashian, who was ocourse decked out in a superb Stephane Rolland creation;
and a couple o catwalk sensations such as Chinese talent Fan
Bingbing, and Tunisian model Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, the
event was the hottest ticket in town.
BAckSTAgE BuDDIES: kanyE wEST,
kiM kaRdaShian, STEPhanE ROlland
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ouve come a long way since yourdebut on Vivienne Westwoods
runway last year; how has your
journey been so ar?
Challenging, exciting and ast-
paced.
How did your tryst with modeling begin?
It began at the age o 5, when I would tip-toe through my
house, imagining I was walking on a catwalk. Ever since, my
mother has always claimed I would be a model one day.
Whats your view on ashion in the Middle East?
There are many talented designers and creative ideas. The
ashion industry in the Middle East is emerging and its
very positive.
As a Muslim, do you fnd it difcult working as a model? And
i people do have misconceptions about your work, how do you
plan to change them?I dont eel that being a Muslim makes it difcult to work
as a model. Modeling is difcult because its hard work and
there is so much competition. My eorts in changing the
misconception people have o the modeling world will be
reected through inormation, my communication and being
a role model.
Youve graced the runway or an array o top designers, what do
you think gives you the edge over other models?
Every model gives her ultimate best but I personality makes a
dierence. Inevitably I believe it is projected and can be seen
by all.
What has been your avourite catwalk moment?
My avourite is the start and the fnish!
Whats the most challenging aspect o the job?
Always having the impression you are living in an airplane!
Who is your idol?
I do not have an idol but people close to me I look up to.
How do you stay in such great shape?
A healthy nutritional liestyle, exercise and sleep.
Share your top tips or other Middle Eastern girls interested in
modeling.
Take modeling seriously and not just as a hobby. Bedetermined and never give up. Get a good manager and
agency. Be yoursel and never stop believing in your pursuit.
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