I #2
Laís' Smile
From Miguel Alves (Piauí), to the fashion world, Laís Ribeiro shows why she is candidate to the top model position.
At 20, the almost newcomer Laís Ribeiro broke the record of shows at SPFW and Fashion Rio, and won designers' hearts from all of the over. Discovered during a beauty contest in 2009, her first international season was a big success: she walked for 24 brands in New York, Milan and Paris - including names like Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior and Hermès. She left her hometown in Piauí to take over the most coveted runways of the world. Owner of a unique beauty, typical of the Brazilian mix of races, a beautiful smile and a stunning body, the mother of Alexandre, who lives in the United States now, promises we will hear much more of her in the future.
i. asks, Laís answers
What was the biggest change imposed by your career?
Living in different places, getting to know new cultures and people, and providing a better life to my son.
Can you mention something amazing about your international debut?
Being shot by Steven Meisel for US Vogue!
How is it like to be a mom and a top model at the same time?
I have to work twice hard in order to not leave maternity behind. That's what motivates me.
What do you miss most?
My son, my family and my friends.
What's NY's perfect place?
Central Park! I run there every day.
Who are your favorite designers?
The Brazilian ones who had faith in me.
How would you define your style in one single sentence?
Less is more.
[from I #2 magazine, translated by me]