Anna Selezneva

[Moofins]

! I love the childhood photo!

[HappyChanel]

I can't believe this girl nailed perhaps like the biggest cover of Vogue Russia and got her own editorials on the inside. I've been saving this girl's editorials for a while and I think it's about time I subscribe to this thread and become a fan =D! Thanks so much for the scans.

[smartarse]

Originally Posted by mariemaud

So here is Anna 10 years ago

[scanned by achAT]

oh whaddya know, it's Anja Rubik's long lost child ...
hehe

[blueberry_night]

As promised my translation of the Vogue Russia sep 08 article

Birth of the star

Anna selezneva got into fashion like a knife through butter. Although she didn’t know any foreign languages, didn’t read fashion magazines, had no idea about fashionable brands. But she admitted that wanted to be a model since she was six.
I’ve never seen Mario Testiono so exited. He is clicking the shutter unceasingly:
“Now jump”! And Anya jumps without complaint like a grasshopper in the 15 cm Givenchy heels. Mario has to get on the plane that’s why Anya has to change clothes with the speed of the fireman. But we heard no complaints with Carine Roitffeld from her.
- She is superb – Carine whispers me – the next Kate Moss.
- Such vertical ascent even Moss didn’t have – says Testino.
Getting to Paris last year, Selezneva did ten ad campaigns, was star of YSL, LV, Chanel runways and charmed great photographers Pither Lindbergh and Steven Meisel.
She was asked to model when she was 17. Anya, a first year student of Moscow state University, psychology department, came to her mother for permission. – Over my dead body – was her flat refusal. But when it was just a week before her diploma, Anna decided to test her destiny. And destiny came to her in a very inappropriate place.
- I was standing in the WC of Mcdonald’s and a boy of my age comes to me and says: “Listen, you are so pretty, don’t u want to become a model?” I said: “You know, I don’t want to be a part of your army of prostitutes (!!!!!), but if you have a real opportunity to send me abroad… ” He said: “Where do u want to go?” So, in two months I was in Paris.
- And everything rushed at once?
- Yes, momentarily. The first shoot was that month for German Vogue. But I didn’t realize how cool was that. I’ve never hold such mags in my hands before. I preferred fiction books.
- Do you always dress so modestly – jeans, shirt and Repetto shoes?
- In Paris I do, my agency doesn’t allow me to do it differently. They go shopping with me so there won’t be excess. But of course before going to Moscow I go shopping and spent several thousands. And I’m ready for Moscow
- So what are u going to wear here?
- Some kind of a bright dress. With golden purse. Lots of adornments, freaky hair style and bright lipstick – Anna laughs.
- What about your diploma?
- Of course I got it. With excellent marks. My lecturer asked me: “What are u going to do now?” – “Im going to be a model in Paris”. And he added: “I can say u that for sure: u’ll do it great too”
Eventually he was right. No surprise - he is psychologist

[mackos]

I don’t want to be a part of your army of prostitutes (!!!!!)

Clever girl, I love that!

And I'm so happy that Carine got interested with her, that really means a lot! Thank you sooo much for translation, blueberry_night!

[OhJane]

Gooooo ANNA! I can't wait to see her on the runway...not long now!!

[dumbfairy]

Thank you sooooo much Blueberry nights

[212DRESSINGROOM]

thank you blueberry night! she seems witty.

[cul8tr]

After first photoshoot for Vogue Paris, I knew she's going to be Roitffeld 'it girl'. And now Tiestino. Just WOW. For sure she's got an incredible future - Vogue Paris cover(s) and some great adds!

[blueberry_night]

Originally Posted by mackos

Clever girl, I love that!

And I'm so happy that Carine got interested with her, that really means a lot! Thank you sooo much for translation, blueberry_night!

i love it how she said it straight to him she's my fave

[blueberry_night]

but i have question: she met that guy at Mc's and went straight to paris without signing with any moscow agencies? or she has mother agency?

[Marcel]

Originally Posted by cul8tr

After first photoshoot for Vogue Paris, I knew she's going to be Roitffeld 'it girl'. And now Tiestino. Just WOW. For sure she's got an incredible future - Vogue Paris cover(s) and some great adds!

And she also shot with Meisel for Ck Jeans plus a rumoured Vogue Italia cover. So glad that she shot with Meisel because if she really becomes a Frecnh Vogue and Testino girl, he will not use her anymore.

[Moofins]

Oh, I love her interview! She seems so funny! Thank you so much!

[Marcel]

^^To correct myself, she also shot the Vera Wang fragrance campaign with Meisel and maybe he doesn't let her down like others.

German Vogue editorial?

ETA: I remember now, the one with her face and some weird wire around her face or body.

[Moofins]

^ That one was only one photo and from quite a while ago, do you think that is the one they are talking about?