Gemma Ward

[muchiguchi]

She has that contract with Coke Life and she was in Paris a little while back so hopefully a Vogue cover will come out of that. I'm hoping more work will be published soon.

I'd rather she got into acting because she was pretty good in what we've seen so far and she seemed to prefer it to modelling. (And then magazine covers as an actor would come rolling in woo)

I also don't think the fashion world has lost interest, I think it's always been the other way around.

That's the attitude Gemma is just warming up.

 

[muchiguchi]

She's not that famous in Australia - she's not a household name or model-brand.

If I were to show my parents a photo of Gemma, they wouldn't know who she was really or her name.

I would say she is semi-famous in Australia.

I think this is the case for all future models. The whole of the UK could be shown an image of Cara Delevingne and only the odd teen would know who she is. Kate Moss came around at a time where only a few select few made it as household names what with the boom of technology and media. Nowadays the internet is swarming with stunning and special girls and honestly I think it will be hard for Gemma, or any model now to have fame on that level. Which is a shame I suppose.

 

[Elite13]

Interview with Romy & the Bunnies

What are some of your favorite ways to relax or treat yourself?

I like Thai Massage after a long week of training or a hot bath with salts. I also like a glass of wine here and there and dark chocolate.
What was your pregnancy style like? Did you have any favorite brands or shops?

My pregnancy style was pretty out there. I think I wore a yellow Egyptian caftan while giving birth and the rest of the time was either in all black stretchy stuff or really colorful fruity stuff. I was having fun in Hawaii near the end there, trying to blend in with the native flora
What are your favorite things to cook for your daughter? For yourself?

I cook a nice rice porridge with raisins and coconut milk for my daughter in the mornings sometimes, which I think is really special, and we always make soups or pasta for ourselves and our daughter. We try to keep it simple and fresh. Recently while getting off breastfeeding I make Naia a little bit of chocolate milk.
Who has been your go-to for pregnancy/motherhood advice?

I was gifted the Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff while I was pregnant and it became the cornerstone for my parenting style. I’ve tended to use my instinct but I of course ask my mother and my partner’s mother for advice as well.
What’s your ideal day together as a family?

I love to go to the park, playground, or to the beach with Naia or when visiting the city, taking her to museums, cafe’s and toy stores.
Did your beauty routine change much when pregnant? Or even after, now that you’re running after a toddler ?

My beauty regime has always been pretty simple, but I stopped dying my hair while I was pregnant. I also was more conscious of what I put on my skin so I relied pretty heavily on coconut and sesame oil. Now I find that I enjoy putting on more makeup sometimes, although that might just be part of growing older!
Who are some of your favorite kids clothing brands or shops?

I like to shop on Zulily and find deals, I love smocking and embroidery on girls dresses. At the moment we have a lot of Fantasie Kids and Child of the World from there. I also like Country Road, Pumpkin Patch and the Gap and picking up random things along the way in my travels. But my favorite finds will always be vintage treasures, pieces that have been handed down from when I was a baby and beautifully handmade items!

You’re a new mom who’s balancing work and travel and all of the exciting changes that come with motherhood—when have you felt most balanced? Or least balanced?

I feel most balanced in nature when surrounded by friends, family and loved ones.
How has motherhood changed your lifestyle?

It has changed my lifestyle, but I’m used to that by now! I still manage to train, to go out, to paint and play music, and spend time with friends and at the beach so I’m not complaining! My partner and I make sure we alternate taking care of Naia and ourselves and make the most of all the relatives who want to spend time with her to get stuff done!
Have you travelled much together as a family? We’re always looking for tips on traveling with little ones!

Yes, we have been traveling a lot recently. We love to travel and try to keep things simple on the road as it’s definitely challenging sometimes, but we find it is very stimulating for us all. Some of the best advice is to try to travel when your kids will be sleeping!
What do you hope your daughter learns from you? What have you learned from her?

I find it so fun teaching Naia things, whether it’s yoga poses, words, how to draw or clean or play a musical instrument- I really hope she remains such a good student! But I also hope she learns the true value of close family ties and loyal friends, I hope she knows herself to be free but generates an internal discipline, I hope she learns strength and pride in herself enough to speak her mind, follow her dreams and stand up for herself. I hope she keeps laughing amidst the ups and the downs and stays healthy, happy, and curious throughout her life. I have learned from her the strength and bliss of love.

http://romyandthebunnies.com/gemma-ward-and-naia/

same source

 

[Cut Copy]

Lovely interview with Gemma! Thanks for sharing

 

[3RingCircus]

RUSSH, Aug/Sept 2015

Gemma's on the cover and has a nice if simple editorial as well (sorry it's massive!)

I'd post the images but someone else is just going to then post HD so...

Home is . . . Where I am.

The best things in life are . . . Free.

I dream about . . . Happiness.

I’m happiest when . . . Everything is quiet.

Growing up in Perth, Western Australia, was . . . Beautiful.

First impressions are . . . Not always true.

Because . . . Imagination reigns supreme.

Travel has taught me . . . To let go.

If you want to make me smile, take me to . . . The beach.

My craziest experience in a foreign land . . . Falling in love.

Growing up I used to think . . . I’d make it.

But now I know . . . You have to fail too.

Motherhood has taught me . . . To be a woman.

I unwind by . . . Taking a bath.

I keep fit by . . . Boxing and yoga.

My style . . . Is varied.

My wardrobe is full of . . . Inconsistent errors.

My beauty routine consists of . . . La Mer.

My favourite indulgence is . . . Chanel N°5.

My mum . . . Is a beautiful creature.

My dad . . . Is trying to change the world.

Credit: PopSugar. Photo by Stephen Ward.

 

[liralita]

Absolutely stunning. Can't wait to see the ed in HQ, there are a couple shots floating around tumblr.

 

[Scotty]

Russh, August 2015
photography by Steven Ward


popsugar

The quality is fine for now imo. (except one that didnt have zoom in button.)

 

[modelista]

FINALLY some new work. She looks magnificent

 

[zoom]

FINALLY some new work. She looks magnificent

^ THIS! So beautiful

 

[Creative]

Her comeback has been terrible. I love her but OMG, no important covers at all and just one bluechip campaign. I thought the fashion world was craving for Gemma.

 

[JessRubik]

Don't kill me but I do not like the cover :/ the actual ed is pretty nice.

 

[DJ scribbles]

Those glass green eyes! I love this more than the POP issue, Gemma is in her natural element here.

 

[SpeakThatJDunn]

I love it too. I just wish she did more work.

 

[Elite13]

She's such an elegant lady.

 

[wickedcrazyness]

Beautiful cover. I love her green eyes.

 

[narcyza]

It's so goood to see her! It's truly beautiful.

 

[Vitruvianshe]

I think I want to put an end to the folks calling her comeback "terrible". What is terrible about it? From what I am gathering the larger constituency of this thread wants her to come back and walk all the big shows and get all of the blue-chip campaigns that she once fronted. Well I am going to burst your bubble. She has been gone for 7 years had a child and addressed loss and growth in her life. She has come back to a modeling world much different than when she reigned on top. She has entered back in a curated and well edited way that is slow and sweet. I will speculate that she has much more control of how where and when she wants to model. She has had a Prada campaign, two covers (POP and RUSSH) that are artful and niche which showcase more her self than any other cover. Her runway return was a coup; many models return to the runway in one or two shows, like Erin O'Connor and slay. She has done beautiful work locally in Australia. IDK no body has ownership over her career but her. I don't think she is hurting for work and or money. Model's careers are never a clear trajectory up, there are peaks and valleys and in the end there is a beautiful mountain range of work to look back on. It's rude to harp on her so much, celebrate what she does, don't degrade her for what she isn't doing. All of that said this cover is beautiful and the accompanying editorial is amazing......we love you Gemma.

 

[liralita]

^ Agree with everything said above.

I will freely admit that she could pose for some local newspaper wearing a trash bag and I would love it so I can't speak to it being underwhelming, she looks great. I do want more though, I miss her editorial glory days. Would love to see her work with Tim Walker again for example.

 

[kokobombon]

I wish people would stop treating this discussion board as the Gemma Ward fanpage... how is discussion her work -or lack of- is degrading her? Seriously...

I really like the new cover and editorial. The earth tones work beautifully with her complexion. She looks so much like she did at the beginning in some pics and then in others she looks so womanly and grown up
and in two pics she reminds me of Sasha P, it gave me flashbacks LOL

 

[cestmagique]

^degrading or not, it's really tiresome to come to the thread and read the same whingeing comments about how her 'comeback' sucks. Apparently it fell short of some people's expectations and we are now forced to read about those same opinions 1.8 billion times.