Halsey – “Without Me” – WINNER Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road” Jonas Brothers – “Sucker” Panic! At The Disco – “High Hopes” Post Malone featuring Swae Lee – “Sunflower”
Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga – “Shallow” Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road” Marshmello & Bastille – “Happier” Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – “Señorita” – WINNER Post Malone & Swae Lee – “Sunflower”
Billie Eilish – “bad guy” Ariana Grande – “7 rings” Halsey – “Without Me” Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road” Taylor Swift – “You Need To Calm Down” – WINNER
Tell us about your personal style, what makes you unique?
You will most often see me wearing white, nude, black and gold. I like to pair a simple outfit or a little black/nude dress with designer shoes and handbags. I also love big earrings for the evening and dainty jewelry during the day.
Who are your favorite couture designers?
Zuhair Murad, Christian Dior
How about ready to wear designers?
I wouldn’t point out anyone, what matters to me is that the clothes are good quality. For daytime I prefer comfortable clothes even just jeans and a t-shirt and pair it with a nice handbag.
What was your favorite campaign to work on?
Filming Swimwear campaigns on beautiful exotic locations all over the world is what I enjoy the most. I shot in the Maldives, Monument Valley in Arizona etc. I also like shooting make up editorials in the studio.
Tell us about Bosnia, what’s your favorite place there?
My hometown Sarajevo, a city full of culture, breathtaking mountains and delicious food.
What kind of music do you like?
Hip hop, Latin music, hits from the 80’s and 90’s.
What do you do for fun?
Go to the movies, enjoy the beach, visit theme park rollercoasters, play basketball.
What’s is your favorite color?
Turquoise
Tell us about your Miss Earth experience.
The Miss Earth Finale was one of the most beautiful experiences I had. I am so proud and blessed to have had the opportunity to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in Vietnam at the Final. I’ve learned a lot about beauty with a purpose and the importance of environmental awareness. The doors of the fashion industry opened for me after passing the crown.
What do you watch on TV?
At the moment I am trying to read all the books on my coffee table, because when I start to watch something I like to binge-watch. I go to the movies almost every week. The last show I finished was One Strange Rock.
How about some advice on modeling, any pointers for beginning models?
To work hard! A lot of discipline and consistency. Never to give up no matter how many No’s you get. To constantly work on improving yourself both mentally and physically.
What is next for you?
I am constantly working on myself as there is still a lot I’d like to achieve as a model and as a creative director. I’ll let my actions speak for me.
I like making the music that I want to listen to. Since the voice was my first instrument, I like vocal-heavy music that has a visceral feel to it.
Tell us about your personal style.
My style seems to change a lot with my mood (I get dressed a few times a day even). But I love wearing cantilever heels and anything that draws attention
What is your favorite instrument?
Has to be the piano, I’ve been in love with it since I can remember. Violin is a close second though!
What is your favorite thing in your closet?
Probably all my odd accessories! Masks, jewels, capes, cat ears, etc. (I’ve even got a necklace made of human teeth!) Since Halloween is coming soon, I get to use them all as well!
Do you have a favorite purse?
I usually carry around a black leather backpack purse, functional and easy 🙂
Tell us about an average day.
Is there an average day?
I’m not sure I have those haha
But typically I wake up around 8, take my vitamins, do pilates at the gym, get back home and do 30mins-1hour of warmup before writing, and then around 7 I usually meet up for dinner with my best girlfriends.
I think that’s about as close to average as I can get
What do you do to destress?
Yoga, music, massages, and good nights out with even better people
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Atlanta. I learned so much, I even had my first band there. Couldn’t live there again, but it’s nice to visit!
What is your favorite color?
Yellow! ?
What is next for you?
Currently working on getting everything together for an EP. I don’t have an exact date on it yet, but keep an eye out 😉
William Henry Rawls, he’s an independent designer and friend to me over the years. He’s made some of my most memorable looks over the years from my music video appearances to red carpet looks to editorial looks. As far as major designers, I love Calvin Klein & Ralph Lauren. They make classic timeless pieces so my closet is full of their clothes. Outside of them I really wish Olivier Rousteing at Balmain made clothes for my size! His work is amazing.
What is your favorite thing in your closet?
Currently it would be this new sweater dress I bought at Diane von Furstenburg (DVF). It’s EVERYTHING and has these amazing peekaboo cutouts in the fabric.
Tell us about The 16th season of Project Runway.
Well it was the very first time that they had models of ALL SIZES be a part of the week to week designer challenges. From size 2 to 22, they showcased various body types as well. I had the time of my life being there! To watch a show for many years but then experience it and to make history while doing it was awesome. I went on to become one of the first plus models to win the model portion of the show. Plus models don’t get many opportunities to slay the runway and I took full advantage. Each week I made the world my runway as viewers watched the show. It was a monumental season which I feel helped impact the NYFW shows for added change since.
What is the funniest thing to happen to you working as a model?
Well recently, I was shooting swimwear on the beach with Shane Suban and I dipped my hair back in the water to get it wet. I started to whip my wet hair around not realizing I never pinned my wig down and it flew off! I hope the bystanders didn’t catch it on their phones…
Tell us about your signature walk.
It’s confident, strong eye contact, nice pace, sexy sway with long strides with my signature Liris turn (half, half & spin out).
Tell us about your family.
I have the best of both my worlds. My mother is from Wilmington, North Carolina so I got those southern roots on her side. My dad is from Grenada, so I have the West Indian roots on his. My parents are retired pastors who also held government jobs. My dad, St. George Crosse, was a trailblazer in politics and in media culture back in Baltimore. I have one sibling, my older sister Karin Haysbert, who’s an amazing life coach and one of my best friends. I can sincerely say I love my family and enjoy spending time with them.
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
For a quick getaway in the US, I’d say Miami so I can lay on the beach all day, then dine at Larios, Prime 112 or Meat Market. Outside of the US, I’d say I love London. From the museums to the shopping to the nightlife, they have my heart.
How old were you when you first started modeling?
Professionally I had just turned 18, amateur wise I started in elementary school with church fashion shows and local shows.
Give us some fashion advice?
Well I talk about this in my new book, Make The World Your Runway among other things. Have fun with fashion by playing with accessories to dress things up and down. Find a great tailor to adjust hemlines or take pieces in or out because every brand/designer cannot make a garment to personally fit everyone perfectly.
Tell us about your favorite shoes.
I have a classic nude pump from Coach that I have been in love with for years. Nice skinny heel and perfect nude shade. It goes with so much. Less is more.
What is up next for you?
I just shot new campaigns for Maggie Sottero Designs and Trunk Club, so be on the lookout for those. I have a photo recreation shoot I did with Rah Mosley as an ode to Naomi Campbell and Tyson Beckford so check for that too. More TV, I ultimately want my own show. I also want to produce different shows. My own online boutique soon since people always ask about the clothes I wear. I’d love to get a great recurring role on a TV series. More speaking gigs to empower youth and women so everyone can Make The World Their Runway!
Do you have any favorite charities?
At The Well Conferences is my favorite. I have spoken the last two years at their leadership academy as we empower the next generation of young girls to lead in their future fields.
What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
Fat Albert, The Smurfs & Alvin and the Chipmunks. They told good messages and had good music too. And how could you not love Smurfette or the Chippettes!
My personal style is a mix of Vintage/70’s with a modern twist.
What is your favorite thing in your closet?
That an impossible question but if I were to choose a couple of items.. it would be a some of my blazers and heels.
You’re friends with our EIC’s daughters Cat & Renea, so you’ve seen how RUNWAY works behind the scenes. How does it feel to become the cover girl?
I’ve always been a fan of the magazine and to now be the cover girl for the newest issue is such a dream.
Tell us about shoes, what is your favorite style?
All I usually wear is heels, but if not I like to mix it up with a pair of Converse or some Nike Air Force Ones.
What is your favorite fashion season?
I prefer the Spring time when it comes down to fashion.
What do you do for fun?
For fun I like to go hiking or watch movies. And taking care of my animals of course!
What kind of music do you like?
I listen to a wide variety of music ranging from Glenn Miller to 21 Savage. I also enjoy Lana del Rey who inspires my vibe.
You played Rachel Diaz in the Disney Channel comedy series Stuck in the Middle, is there anything about the character that is really more you then her?
No, Rachel Diaz portrayed a typical “it” girl with a soft side for her family. I don’t consider myself that type.. a “trendy girl.” I like to do my own thing.
Tell us about your pets?
I have a dog named Calypso, who is the love of my life. I also have a cat named Quinn, along with a 55 gallon fish tank and, my newest baby, Cleo, who is a bearded dragon.
Where do you go to relax?
I relax in a wide variety of places, my boyfriends, the beach, you name it.
What is some advice you would give your fans about acting?
You have to have tough skin. Be prepared to live with rejection, perseverance is the name of the game in this business. Take your classes seriously and stay at it! You can do it!
My favorite look was the
cheetah print jacket. Never been huge on cheetah print. But now I am.
Who are your favorite red-carpet designers?
Wow. I have no idea. I’m
so bad at keeping up with designers. I should pay more attention to stuff like
that. The last carpet I walked I borrowed my friend’s vintage dress that she
got at an off shop for $15.
What is your most memorable moment on Grey’s Anatomy?
I have so many. Every
moment is so similarly set and so unique in style, it’s hard to choose. For
instance, I love the moment when Dahlia takes her hijab off to save someone’s
life because of what it stands for. But I love the moment when she gets a dog
because of how much fun I had on set that day playing with the dog.
Tell us about your role model campaign?
Something I really like to
stress is to embrace other cultures. While it’s so important to be yourself and
love who you are. I feel like it’s equally as important to have a worldly
understanding. America is made up of so many different cultures and ideals and
embracing those differences is a good way to lift our conscious thoughts as a
whole to a more empowering place.
What kind of music do you like? Who are your top bands?
I like really bad music.
Most of the music I listen to is guilty pleasure stuff. Like, I really like
pop/punk music. Citizen, PVMTS, State Champs, A story so far, etc. I also
listen to a lot of r&b and rap. Sza, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Paak, and
Kanye. To name a few.
What is your favorite food?
I eat whatever my dogs eat
in the morning. Dog food mostly. I’m kidding. I LOVE Mac and cheese. I also
have a torta from Hugo’s tacos probably every meal.
Tell us about your shoe favorites?
I’m really keen on these
floral doc martins I got when I was 17. They’ve come back into my life recently
in a very big way. You also can’t go wrong with Vans.
What are your favorite pieces that you couldn’t live without?
My style is so simple. I’m
such a black jeans and t-shirt type of girl. Right now, I probably couldn’t
live without my doc martins that I previously mentioned. But I’ll probably get
hooked on a new type of shoe soon.
Do you have any pets?
Yes I do. I have a
beautiful dog named Jack who is 4. And I’ve brought two other dogs into my life
who are my boyfriends’ their names are Jack and Roxy. So I’ve got a little
family. It’s quite cute.
What are some of your beauty secrets?
I don’t usually wear
makeup unless I’m working. So I don’t have a particular skin regimen that I
stick to. But I do eat very clean. No meat or dairy. I think that helps
maintain my skin a lot.
Where is your favorite spot on Earth?
Yosemite when it’s
snowing. I love the mountains especially when they’re covered in snow. It’s the
most beautiful thing in the world. Even though I don’t like being cold. There’s
nothing like being surrounded by snow. It doesn’t seem worldly.
What’s up next for you?
I just shot a pilot for
Amazon in New Zealand a few weeks ago that I am stoked about. It’s got such a
strong message and I think people will love the series. I have a movie in the
works as well but I’m not sure if I can talk about it or not yet.
Tell
us which outfit was your favorite from the RUNWAY photo shoot?
There were so many amazing looks! I think the iridescent
bustier with the white skirt was my favorite! After I put it on and saw
everything together! It just felt so magical!
What
designers do you like? My favorite designers are Alexander McQueen and I love Oscar de la Renta’s
dresses! There’s actually a new fashion line called Situationist from the
Republic of Georgia that I’ve started to fall in love with! I love their fall
line!
Tell
us about your shoe and boot collection.
I’m all about boots! I love thigh high boots in all colors.
I’ve got long legs so I have a lot of room to let the boot shine without taking
away from my legs. For this shoot, I wore a lot of velvet boots because they
just look so great under lights and they feel so soft.
What
does a girl need in her purse at all times?
Besides
her coins… A good tinted lip gloss, and a pair of rockin shades!
What
kind of bass do you play?
I
play a Fender jazz bass! The sound gets booties shakin!
Who
inspires you?
The late great Prince inspires me. He was a great friend. I
loved his music, his spirit, and his shoes! I always wanted to borrow them!
What do
you do to unwind?
I love baths! Nothing gets me relaxed and in a happy mood
like a bath with lots of bubbles and good music. I also love to watch reruns of
Friends on Netflix
Tell
us about what’s planned next for you.
My wedding!!!! Some cool collaborations on my new album,
which comes out in the spring!!! And I am currently working on a documentary.
Every spring, the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute in New York City transforms into the ultimate fashion exhibit: showcasing a broad range of celebrities as almost walking works of art for a Monday night event known as the “Met Gala”.
Guo Pei / China: Through the Looking Glass – Rihanna’s Met Gala, 2015. (Getty Images)
Taking place on the first Monday of May, spectators rangefrom fashion designers and journalists —to a worldwide social media audience that can’t help but marvel at the night’s extraordinary ensembles.
Cher and Paulette Betts, 1974. Theme: Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design. (Credit: Ron Galella/WireImage)
It’s a grand tradition, and Monday night’sevent was no exception; particularly because the theme was “camp.”
Met Gala, 2019: Cardi B (Getty Images)
No, not summer camp.
This year’s theme (in celebration of the museum’s new “Camp: Notes on Fashion” exhibit) was inspired by writer Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay “Notes on Camp.”
“It is not a natural mode of sensibility, if there be any such. Indeed the essence of Camp is its love of the unnatural: of artifice and exaggeration,” Sontag wrote, and concluded, “The ultimate Camp statement: it’s good because it’s awful.”
Met Gala, 2019: Kylie Jenner & Kendall Jenner. (Getty Images)
From models, singers, actors, and even social media stars: Celebrities certainlymade statements on the Met Gala carpet this year! (05.06.19)
Here are five stunning looks from this year’s Met Gala (in no particular order):
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Elmira Medins will have a suite in the second floor of Martinez, one of Cannes’ most emblematic palace from May 15th to May 23th 2019
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For over two decades, the Black Eyed Peas topped chart after chart with their free-spirited, universal anthems – combining catchy lyrics, powerhouse vocals, and the ingenious mix of both electronica and hip-hop style beats.
The award-winning music group have had a plethoraof songs topping the Billboard charts.
In fact, next year marks the Fifteenth Year anniversary of one of their most well-known, global hits:
“My Humps” (2005)
Though a fan-favorite that echoed from radio stations across the world with an outstanding Billboard reign, it receivedmuch backlash from music critics. This was said to be due to its “provocative lyrics” and the “exploitation of the female body”.
However, if you actually listen to what Stacy Ferguson, known as “Fergie”, explains throughout the upbeat song – it is quite the opposite..
The song explains how superficial men chase women.
Mesmerized by the woman’s assets, he’s almost under a spell.
“Get You Love Drunk Off My Humps.”
He can’t help but buy her expensive jewelry, bags, designer clothes, etc. – thinking this will make her give in to him.
However, the woman does not ask for these gifts.
“I say no but they keep giving.”
She also cannot be bought.
“You can look but you can’t touch or I’m a start some drama.”
“So don’t pull on my hand boy, you ain’t my man boy, I’m just trying to dance boy..”
If anything, it’s exposing a certain type of manin our society without being too serious. After all, she still accepts all of the lavish gifts, so no one is truly innocent here.
As we take a look into the lyrics of the popular Black Eyed Peas song…
Fergie goes on to mention the names of a few designers and clothing lines, all in which the boys are willing to buy for her —and were top notch during the time of the song’s release.
Can you name all five brands she mentions from the 2005 song?
1. Dolce & Gabbana
The first name on the list is certainly befitting.
The brand – founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana – has remained one of the top fashion houses across the globe.
Although the once couple are no longer together romantically, they still remain in business – owning one of the most well-known brands in the world.
As of 2019, Dolce & Gabbana has an estimated company net worth of $1.14BillionUSD.
Keep up with the brand’s latest collections on Instagram.
2. Fendi
As the eldest brand on the list, Fendi will come to celebrate its 95th birthday next year!
As of 2019, Fendi is both a favorite of the couture runways and popular amongst the mainstream fashion world – as celebrities and fashion lovers alike sport the brand on a regular basis.
From pants, to sneakers, to boots, bags, sweaters, and even baby strollers – Fendi’s famous print can be found on a number of items, making it one of the most iconic fashion brands of today.
3. Donna Karan
Donna Karan is a fashion designer known for her comfortable, simple – yet elegant clothing. She gained notoriety with collections designed to give businesswomen an alternative to traditional business suits.
DKNY (Donna Karan New York) was founded in 1984 by Donna Karan.
Karan had launched DKNY as a women’s collection called Seven Easy Pieces that could translate easily from day to night. It was revolutionary at the time – due to the fact that women could wear something to work and then straight out at night.
The brand was highly profitable. So much so, in 2000, the brand along with Donna Karan’s mainstay line, sold to LVMH for $450 million.
Since, DKNY has confirmed that the it’s been sold to G-III Apparel Group for $650 million.
Seven7 Jeans, an abbreviation of 7 for All Mankind, is an American denim brand founded by Michael Glasser, Peter Koral, and Jerome Dahan in 2000. Their headquarters was in Vernon, California.
They began by designing women’s jeans. A men’s jeans line was introduced in fall 2002, and its Children Denim Collection for boys and girls in fall 2005. 7 for All Mankind also produces other clothing items such as skirts, shorts, and denim jackets.
The denim collection uses various pocket embroidery designs. The signature logo is found on their various styles. Their A-pocket jean consists of an A stitched on the pocket, at times even incorporating Swarovski Crystals. The Dojo jean consists of a 7 on the pocket, the Kate features V-shaped embroidery.
However, it is not always possible to determine the cut or fit by the pocket design alone.
Although no longer considered a top brand of today, the denim wear can still be purchased from a variety of stores and websites including their own official website.
5. True Religion
“In 2002, True Religion emerged onto the Los Angeles denim scene by blowing up the construction of the classic five-pocket jean. Industry-standard sewing machines couldn’t handle our designs, so we broke them apart and rebuilt them to produce our one-of-a-kind vision. With its five-needle thread attwo-stitch-per-inch process, our Super T stitch was instantly recognized for style that was unlike any other denim brand in the world.”
Under new owners, True Religion has recently been under construction. In attempts to reinvent itself, the latest 2019 campaign placed supermodel Bella Hadid as the face of the brand’s comeback.
The company is known for its signature jeans with a horseshoe printed on each of the pant’s back pockets.
To stay up to date with all things True Religion – visit their official Instagram.
