Iris Strubegger

[nijuyanah]

^ The whole ed has already been posted here I'm in love with her first shot in Acne! So striking again...pure Strubegger

Btw: here's a short interview I found on wienermodels.blogspot.com

 

[user.n.]

Can somebody translate some important sentences?
TIA

 

[Kunkel]

Just a very quick translation...​

How did you become a model?​

I participated in a student exchange program

and went to New York. Somebody asked me on the street if I wouldn't want to become a model.​

How did you react?​

I was sceptical. But nevertheless I went to some agencies and introduced myself. They were enthusiastic. So six years ago I began modelling. But first I wanted to finish my studies at the FH in Salzburg. It really started after my graduation That was one and a half year ago. I immediately went to New York.

Your career really went of since then. What were your biggest jobs?
The cover for the French Vogue was until now my biggest achievment. I worked with Steven Meisel for the italian Vogue, with David Sims for the French. And I was in some bigger campaigns, among others in that for Balenciaga.

As a model you are very striking, your cheekbones are very distinctive. Is your look in great demand at the moment?​

Probably yes. I'm already 24. It's pretty old for a model, there are lot of girls who are only 15 or 16. Maybe they are searching at the moment for models with character.

Do you watch the model shows on TV?​

No, I can't stand it. It's nothing but a Punch and Judy show. The version here in the USA is even worse than Germany's Next Topmodel.

Does the image of modeling shown by these shows apply to reality?​

It is totally oversubscribed. Shootings, as they are shown in these shows, do hardly exist. I've never done a bikini-shooting in winter.

How glamorous is the modeling life?

Not very much. It's a tough job. Most of the time your're alone in foreign cities, working with people you don't know. You often don't know where you're going to be the next day.​

How strong is the pressure to be skinny?​

It is very, very strong. Here in New York, the competition is extremely tough. The agencies drill it into you that you have to be thin, otherwise another girl, who has a better figure, will get the job. You cannot really resist this brainwashing.

Do you have problems with your figure?
I'm not the thinnest, especially not compared to a 15 year old. The more curves you have the harder it gets. But thank God I still get enough work.

How long do you think you can pursue this job?​

I hope still some time. If not, I'll go back to Austria and look for a regular job. Thankfully I finished my studies.

How much do you earn?
Nowadays you don't make as much money as they did in the nineties, when topmodels like Claudia Schiffer or Naomi Campell got these mind blowing salaries. I make good money, but sadly no fortune. And for the work at the magazines you mostly don't get any money. Often you even have to pay the flight.​

 

[user.n.]

She is down to Earth.
I think Iris never lost her mind.

Thanks for the translation.

 

[Baxxxton]

Jean Paul Gaultier F/W HQ



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[Baxxxton]

Haider Ackermann F/W HQ



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[Baxxxton]

Anna Sui FW09 HQ



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[kate_is_goddess]

She looks like Daria's & Tilda Swinton's love child

Great to see an Austrian girl doing so well!

 

[retailqueen]

yup i see the Daria resemblance. loved the interview and how frank she was.

 

[Filipe]

Iris Strubegger getting her hair done for the Met Gala 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVY86gyEbbo

 

[user.n.]

Waiting for her appearance...
I'm so excited about her outfit.

 

[Faith Akiyama]

More photos of her Met Gala outfit:

Supreme Being

 

[wolfy]

Oops sorry, I deleted that post Silly question
Anyways, this is amazing news for Iris, no? Considering Ricardo is also dressing another confirmed campaign girl, it could be even better news

 

[Iconoclaster]

i just read her interview. she knows what's up. and i really like that about her.

 

[conspiracy08]

i love her runway walk!

 

[alix*]

Why are there still no images of her at the MET? Hmn

 

[tocceve]

^Wearing Givenchy Haute Couture (sounds fabulous but the dress itself doesn't make me happy)

style.com

 

[fashiongirl28]

Those Polas are stunning

Paul Rowland took these amazing polaroids of Iris Strubegger in Givenchy Couture just before she left for the Met Gala 2009.

Photo by Paul Rowland
supreme being

 

[alix*]

Finally! An image
No Riccardo Tisci in hand?

She looks amazing.

 

[thiago:)]

Absolutely stunning at the MET Gala