Anna Selezneva

[82ndfrag]

Gorgeous in the Tatler Cover and editorial!

I wanna here more about these Miu Miu tantrums haha.

 

[oh me]

Nice interview. But why do they call her "the 24-years old", I thought she was born 1990.

 

[purplethistle]

^ It's the old age debate which at the end of the day doesn't really matter

 

[vertigo]

like her so much...

 

[oh me]

^ It's the old age debate which at the end of the day doesn't really matter

I don't know anything about any debat, tbh. I just thought they made a mistake in the article. She does not even look like 24 to me.

She seems to be a funny person. Jean-Paulchik

 

[dreamgirl]

This interview proves that Anna has a great sense of humour

it was so sweet to read that Anna considers Tanya Dziahileva to be a real beauty with a fine-featured face and states that such girls shoud be models. And then adds "As for me, well Terry Richardson photoshoped my nose in YSL Elle Shoking Fragrance Ad"

And i also like the part about Vogue US. Anna says that Anna Wintour doesn't want to give her the cover because of the McDonalds story (Anna was discovered in McDonald). It seems like the model who was discovered at McDonalds is not the level of Vogue US. But when Anna (Wintour) caputulates, Anna (Selezneva) will get the second diploma as a lawer...

 

[purplethistle]

This interview proves that Anna has a great sense of humour

it was so sweet to read that Anna considers Tanya Dziahileva to be a real beauty with a fine-featured face and states that such girls shoud be models. And then adds "As for me, well Terry Richardson photoshoped my nose in YSL Elle Shoking Fragrance Ad"

And i also like the part about Vogue US. Anna says that Anna Wintour doesn't want to give her the cover because of the McDonalds story (Anna was discovered in McDonald). It seems like the model who was discovered at McDonalds is not the level of Vogue US. But when Anna (Wintour) caputulates, Anna (Selezneva) will get the second diploma as a lawer...

Being able to not take herself too seriously just makes her even more endearing

 

[molin]

After Alexander Wang

xmolinax.blogspot.com

 

[Andrea.RL]

Being able to not take herself too seriously just makes her even more endearing

I absolutly agree and second that totally!
I think this is one of my favorite interviews ever, it's so cute. I love her even more

 

[LiranYana]

I love Anna
what a funny Lady

and wait Ana is 24 ? I thought she's 20
but whatever, she's still one of my favorite models

 

[*Bianca*]

I don't know anything about any debat, tbh. I just thought they made a mistake in the article. She does not even look like 24 to me.

Well, it's going to be brought up every new thread of Anna's - so we might as well get it over with and address it early.

there's no actual debate - just misinformation disseminated from her agents when she first became big, so that she would appear younger to clients (thus more bookable).... but the truth is she's 24 I think she looks her age. 24 isn't old or anything.

 

[LiranYana]

Well, it's going to be brought up every new thread of Anna's - so we might as well get it over with and address it early.

there's no actual debate - just misinformation disseminated from her agents when she first became big, so that she would appear younger to clients (thus more bookable).... but the truth is she's 24 I think she looks her age. 24 isn't old or anything.

wow, thanks for clearing that info
I still love Anna

I always know some agencies hide model's real age
I dont even believe Kristina is 16 because on her first bio
in Russia she was 15

 

[[Piece Of Me]]

I've never believed that whole 'she was born in 1990' story, she really doesn't look that young. Not that there is anything wrong with that ofcourse, 24 is still very young and I like it when models are in their twenties and not extremely young.

And $100.000 for her Gucci exclusive, I wasn't expecting that much! And then people say runway doesn't pay well
The Miu Miu tantrum sounds interesting, would like to hear more about that.

And finally, some amazing campaign news. Very happy for Anna.

 

[Model Whisperer]

I dont know the interview sounds conceited and arrogant to me. Very snobby-Moscow like.
Anyways, glad she got Ralph Lauren, I think she is very perfect for that brand.

 

[MartiniKiss]

agree with Model Whisperer
looks like she is very high thinking about herself
I am a little bit disappointed in Anna

anyway shot is gorgeous

 

[Stereo_Flo]

STREET No.231 / SS11 NY



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[oversharer]

^^ Also agreeing with ModelWhisper, to me she seems rather arrogant in the interview. Also, what currency is the 100,000 for Gucci in? It pretty vastly changes the figure depending if it's rubles, euros or USD.

 

[lakomka]

Her interview in Tatler is the cutest thing! She sounds so real and funky Do you guys know if she really was casted for Miu Miu? What season?

 

[soymilkfreak]

I found translating Anna's interview more entertaining than studying for my Biology test so here it is
And I assume that she got paid either in USD or euro for her Gucci exclusive.
I wasn't really surprised at notes of arrogance in her interview. To me it's just typical Soviet mentality tbh.

I apologize for any mistakes, some sentences are rather awkward but only because as of late I find myself to be more fluent in English rather than Russian so I had a hard time paraphrasing some stuff.
If something is unclear, feel free to ask me (or any other Russian person in this thread, Im sure ) and I'll try to explain it in better English
enjoy

“I can fall in mud,if needed to! – Anna Selezneva shook her golden locks as she jumped on the horse in couture Chanel dress. Bay colored stallion rose on its hind legs and Anna slapped the rebel’s muzzle, surprising the animal.
“Sometimes you need to show them who is in charge,” explained Anna with a tone of an old pro. She often visits this castle of XVI century right outside of Paris that was turned into a racetrack. On weekends, aristocrats often pay visits to this place to break in their new Hermes boots – so she has an audience to fall in front of.

Our next meeting takes place in Moscow, in Tatler club. Twenty-four year old model looks even more beautiful without the evening get-up, sporting no makeup and dressed simply in a cardigan with dark-grey skinny jeans. She has wide set blue eyes, high cheekbones, playful look and animated face,
Three years ago Anna was in her 5th (final?) year of studying psychoanalysis at the university and was planning on starting a practice on her own.
“I dropped by McDonalds only to use a bathroom but the press is fonder of the version that I was discovered eating a Big Mac. At one moment, a random young man popped up near me. I agitatedly asked him ‘Young man, what do you want?’ and he replied ‘I’m just standing in line.’ We were both standing in an almost empty room so I liked his joke. Then he asked me if I’m a model or would I like to become one and I replied that only if he has an opportunity to send me abroad.”

The jokester turned out to be a modeling scout for agency called Best Model Group. In the beginning, Anna’s mother, teacher of Russian language and literature, was not fond of the idea and tried to guilt-trip Anna by complaining about what will happen to her if Anna leaves. Later, she approached the situation on a professional level, worked out a cunning plan in case Anya will be sold in Turkish slavery and let her go with blessings.
Anna brought 1,000 euro with her to Paris and immediately spent the money during her first day on a pair of Dior shoes. After that, she lived on 80 euro per week, a standard salary for a beginner model. Her first job was photoshoot for German Vogue.
“Everyone started calling me and congratulating on the photoshoot but I was like ‘Why are you so happy? It’s only 100 euro!’”

Understanding that Vogue is her ticket to life came to Anya later. Today her portfolio consists out of campaigns for Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Guerlain, John Galliano, Versace, Joop! Jeans, Marc O’Polo as well as covers for Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and French Vogue.
Anna has walked for almost every big show out there though she has walked less this past Paris Fashion Week.
“I couldn’t find enough of energy to do shows in Paris after Milan, where I have done so many. I had to apologize to Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent but try to understand me; what would happen if I would yell at Karl for getting pricked by a needle during fittings? “
When she saw my surprised glance, Anya continued, “Yes, yes, I’m capable of that. When I signed an exclusive contract with Miu Miu, I was acting very spoiled during the show so Miuccia still won’t cast me for her shows although she is very fond of my face and look. There is also a story with Mario Sorrenti; he asked me to undress and I turned red like a tomato, crying and saying that I can’t. Now I have learned to love my body and don’t have any problems undressing in front of the camera.

Anna does have a nice body – toned, muscular, and a bit boyish. She works hard for her body; yoga instructor visits her Parisian apartment thrice a week. Her appetite is also enviable; during our conversation she devoured a plate full of pasta, salad, and a piece of an apple tart. She explains that everything is in her genes. Her mom is Armenian but father is Russian; tall and slender. This is where she gets her skin tone – naturally golden – without tanning beds and artificial sprays.
“The most beautiful woman for me out there is a model Tanya Dziahileva with her full lips and symmetrical face. Those kinds of faces should be on covers! What about me? Eh, photographer Terry Richardson even had to photoshop my nose for YSL Elle Shocking Fragrance advertisement.”

Anna Selezneva is currently ranked number #12 in top 50 of Models.com. She lives in between Paris (work) and Moscow (vacation). Here (in Moscow), Anna cherishes her walks on Sparrow Mountains, lunches at Vogue café, parties at “Roof of the World” and “Partisan”. However in Paris, Anya has her love, Jean-Paul. Don’t fret, not the designer but other Jean-Paul. Tall and handsome brunette (who is a successful businessman) conquered our model with his big heart.
“Actually Jean-Paul is a lover to party. I usually do not go for these types so at the beginning I was being stubborn but not for long. We are serious, have been together for more than a year. I have already started trying on his last name, looking for a wedding dress and picking out names for our kids; I want two children. And it is ok to dream when you have met your right person. I’m determined on having children by the time I’m 30, or I will be behind my girlfriends! Oh and here is him calling, ‘Hello Jean-Paul! I will call you back.’”

“He is my protector. He always understands everything and doesn’t complain when I dash for the airport in the middle of the night. Sometimes he even flies with me to photoshoots. I even introduced him to my mother; we were all together in Saint Tropez during summer. Pity though that I still can’t get him to come to Moscow.“
In few days Anna will already be in New York, shooting spring campaigns for Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani.
“It is important to always move forward. Last year I was an exclusive for Gucci, walked the show but for the rest of the week had to show up at their office, to inspire Frida (Giannini). I got paid $100,000 just for that.

“How much money do you need to be absolutely happy?”
Anna already has her answer ready; she did not need to think about it.
“Hundred million would do me well. Of course I won’t make that much as a model, I have other plans. Though before finishing with my modeling career, I need to work with Prada and appear on the cover of Vogue US. “
So far she had no luck with the cover.
“Why? I think I shouldn’t have told the story about getting scouted at McDonalds. You’re surprised? I mean come on! Don’t you know how Anna Wintour is? It’s obviously not on her level.“

After Wintour will surrender to the Russian model, Anna will get her 2nd (law) degree. Well, those are her plans for now. Few days ago I got a text from her, saying “I’m shooting with Ralph! Tell everyone at Tatler that he and I are saying “Hi”. Take care, kisses!”
Right back at you, Anya.

translated from Tatler Russian Nov 2010, storemags

 

[dicky.89]

is amazing, i like so much anna interview beacuse she always is so natural