Linda Evangelista

TAPAS Magazine Spain Oct 2016


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Why Linda Evangelista Has the Perfect Name, According to One*Allure*Editor



She's been called the chameleon and the supermodel's model. And while she's absolutely both those things, to me she most embodies her given name, Linda. The name means "beautiful." She is*Linda Evangelista. To me, she is the ultimate*supermodel. And as the bookings director of*Allure, where models and beauty are quite literally my job, it's tough to pick out favorites from the hundreds of women I've met, but Linda has always stood out. Not just because she's a friend to this day (and I still get starstruck when she double-taps any of my*Instagrams), but because she embodies the meaning of her name—beautiful—inside and out. Here's the proof.

1. Linda Evangelista can pull off any*hair color*or*cut—and command any room with that hair, too.

The very first fashion show I ever went to was Ronaldus Shamask. This was 1990—when rules weren't exactly often broken—and everyone was curious as to why Linda had gone "champagne blonde" and would be opening the show with her new do. Besides, Evangelista had already chopped her long brunette locks into the short boy cut given to her by superstar hairstylist*Julien Farel. No one could keep their eyes off Linda. Including myself. With every step, look, or outfit, she had everyone's attention. I'd argue she can make herself into basicallyanything*a photographer, designer, magazine, or stylist wants.

2. Linda Evangelista always dressed the part of "supermodel."

The first time I remember seeing her at Elite, Evangelista wore an iconic pinkChanel wool suit. Always the model, but always all business, too. I loved that, even if I was a little nervous—maybe a tiny bit scared, too—upon meeting her for the first time. (I mean, hello, she's Linda Evangelista! The ultimate professional. The ultimate model.) Did I mention she could deliver a look that really killed? But the more we got to know each other, the less intimidating she was and the more funny (and friendly) she became. Her humor, I'd argue, is cheeky but with a touch of irreverence, a dash of sarcasm, and a pinch of camp for good measure. Just watch her in the classic film*Unzipped, the 1995 documentary that follows Isaac Mizrahi and the making of his 1994 fall collection and fashion show (where the image above is from). In case you haven't seen the film (go out and rent it ASAP!), I attended that show—and it was every bit as glamorous and fun as you’d imagine.

Also, do yourself a favor and check out Peter Lindbergh's*Models: The Film, a documentary that was released a few years prior, in 1991. Cameras follow Linda,Cindy Crawford,*Naomi Campbell, Tatjana Patitz and Stephanie Seymour over the course of a few days of shooting in New York City. All five of them are exceptionally lush in this, but my two favorite scenes are with Linda, naturally. One is at Jones Beach, where she delivered the best line, in my opinion, of the film: "You're all in my light!" Of course, I also love when Evangelista is filmed on a SoHo street corner, whipping out her accordion and busting out a tune. Hidden talent much?

3. Linda Evangelista knows beauty is intrinsically tied to inner beauty—and hidden talents, too.

So Linda really does know how to play the accordion, which is kind of incredible. Years ago, when she was dating Kyle MacLachlan and living part time in Los Angeles, I was visiting my brother in San Diego before we road-tripped up the coast to visit the couple and a few of their friends. After dinner and probably*several bottles of wine, I asked Linda if she had her accordion in the house. She went to the closet to bring it down. I held it for just a minute, because that thing was ****ing heavy. Then I asked her to play something, and she obliged. I can't for the life of me remember what she played. Probably because of the wine back then—or the loss of brain cells now.

4. Linda Evangelista knows how to make you hustle, even on a rainy day.

Another fond memory of Linda is from one of my birthdays. It was raining, and I had planned the whole thing at a chic outdoor New York venue. Because it always rains on my birthday, I was pretty inconsolable. (You'd be too, promise.) Being the drama queen I was, I immediately starting calling people to tell them it was canceled. But then Linda got me on the phone and basically told me to get over myself (tough love FTW) and to bring the party to Tortilla Flats in the West Village, where she and Kyle were having margaritas and Mexican food.

Well, Linda saved my birthday that year. We had such a blast. And she paid for the*entire*thing.

5. Linda Evangelista can make you feel like asupermodel*and definitely, at the very least, have you enjoy the company of other supermodels. (Oh, hey, Kate Moss.)

In the very early '90s, I supplemented my junior booker (read: assistant) salary by being Linda's part-time personal assistant. (Agreed, it could have been way worse.) Although I only lasted six months because of my full-time spot at Elite, I loved spending time with Linda then. Not only was her building supercool, but she had some pretty swag neighbors: Cindy Crawford. Christy Turlington. Basically, supermodel central.

My job entailed organizing her bills, going through her fan mail, replying to the myriad of invitations to movie premieres, charity functions, etc. I also accompanied her to her New York fashion shows and any other events. One such event was the short-lived Venus Awards, which was a kind of loose version of the Oscars for models. One year for the awards,*Kate Moss*came over to Linda's and we were all going to pick up Naomi and head over to the Tunnel nightclub, where the awards were being held. But the crowd was massive, things were getting chaotic, and we couldn't even get out of the limo. (I know, #firstworldproblems.) So we all had to hold each other's hand in single file as we navigated the crowd. I had Linda holding one hand and Kate holding my other. Yeah, I was in model heaven. I don't really remember the awards and afterparty, except I clearly recall*Helena Christensen*slapping me in face. But I swear for a good reason.

Bottom line: I learned a*lot*from Linda Evangelista about inner and outer beauty.

During that time and during my entire career at Elite, Linda helped me become better at my job. And I'm still in touch with Linda to this day. And like I said, ****, I still get a kick when she likes any of my Instas. I don't make a habit of picking favorites, but I have to make the exception here. Because honestly, **** all those haters who gave her so much flak about that damn quote about not getting up for less than $10,000 a day. Linda is worth every dollar, euro, and pound, in my opinion. You really don't get much better or more beautiful (inside and out) than Linda. After all, it is her name.

allure.com
 
10 Beauty Secrets I Learned From Linda Evangelista
BY*KRISTINA RODULFO
NOV 18, 2016*

OG supermodel Linda Evangelista has already cemented her legacy as a member of The Trinity (along with Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell). Now, at 51, she has decided to share her beauty wisdom, joining*skin care line Erasa*as the new creative director.

Evangelista has been working behind the scenes with Erasa, which launched in May 2015, to help develop more antiaging products. Right now, there's just one: the*Erasa XEP-30 Extreme Line Lifting and Rejuvenation Concentrate*($160). A needle-free alternative to Botox, the concentrate promises to not only smooth out fine lines but also tackle discoloration like melasma, a condition Evangelista herself has experienced. Part of the magic is that one of its ingredients is a patented neuropeptide that mimics the paralyzing effect of the Australian cone snail's venom.



"I know what doesn't work," Evangelista said when we met her at the Smyth Hotel in New York yesterday. After decades of being "addicted" to trying countless lotions and adhering to multi-step beauty routines, "I realized there was wasted time and wasted money involved in my skin care regimen—[it got] overwhelming—sometimes you just can't be bothered."

Evangelista was introduced to Erasa through her facialist, Georgia Louise, and shortly after committing to the new regimen she quit concealer because her dark circles had subsided. Then she stopped exfoliating and, while tweezing her brows, noticed her pores had become visibly smaller. "I have wrinkles and I'm okay with wrinkles–but Erasa addressed so many of my other issues too. It's an all-in-one product. It knocks out so many steps of the beauty routine," she said.



Here, the supermodel shares more of her beauty secrets.

On Botox:

"Am I against Botox? No! It's good! I came out [saying I use it] against a lot of people's wishes. My mom got mad when I said I used Botox, and I think it was in the late '90s. I was just being honest. So many celebrities won't say that they use Botox. They also say they don't diet and that they don't exercise."

On her biggest beauty regret:

"When I was in my teens I would [use] the baby oil and the reflector I made out of cardboard and aluminum foil [to tan]—not necessary!"

On adopting minimalism:

"I feel like I'm wearing less and less and less [makeup], especially this year. I've done some photo shoots and I'm like, 'Do we really need to put on that much? I don't understand.' I'm feeling so good about my skin that I feel like just a tinted moisturizer will do it and a little powder, and concealer if you have a blemish or whatever. I think less, sometimes, is more. I like seeing the person."



On diets:

"I think there is something to be said about keeping a really high pH level and foods that help you with inflammation. But it's so hard for me to say, you know, stick to this or whatever. I really feel like deprivation creates desire and I have a child, so I'm not going to force him into being vegan or all that. When pizza comes through my house, which is once a week, I can resist sometimes, but once in a while I'll have a piece. So in general, though, just have natural—you know, lots of vegetables. I'm not big on fruits myself, but tons of vegetables, tons of grains, flax, hemp, some coconut oil, avocados."



On a 'Why not?' attitude toward hair:

"I've tried so many looks when I was modeling because I would get bored so easily or the mood [was different] that day. I love fashion so much and hair and makeup because it's just so fun to express yourself. Even my son this summer was like, 'Mommy, I want blue hair,' I said no. He's not even 10. Then he said 'Why not?' then I said, 'Actually, I don't know. Let's go get blue hair!' We made it brown again for school. My instant reaction was no, but my mom used to say no all the time and I didn't know why. So why not?"

On people's obsession with vintage photos of her:

"I like them. I'm like, Oh wow! It's nice to see that they're still relevant and people are still talking about them."



On her most practical beauty tip:

"I really think one should do their makeup in front of a window because I'm sure women don't know when they go out, you can see their foundation and where it ends. I really think you can get your best results [in natural light]."

On her biggest beauty advice:

"I'm always going to say wear sunscreen. We need it for safety purposes and aesthetic purposes. It really prevents damage. I was forced into it over 20 years ago because of my melasma, but I'm a huge sunscreen fan, even in the winter. With heavy sunscreens, however, you want to avoid getting that bluish-white tint that makes everything look sort of glow-in-the-dark."



On her least luxurious part of her beauty routine:

"Oh God, that ****ing cardio is not luxurious, is it? I mean I have a nice rowing machine, but cardio is not glamorous. I do cardio for three-minute intervals and I don't like it."

On the most luxurious part of her beauty routine:

"My personal trainer, Michael Olden, stretches me every morning for the first five minutes. I wake up really rickety every day now. That's the most luxurious, the stretch I get. He's fabulous. He changes it every day, he shakes up my routine and I never know what I'm gonna get so I don't dread it."

elle.com
 
Vogue Paris October 1992
"Conte D'Hiver"
Model: Linda Evangelista
Photographer: Javier Vallhonrat
Stylist: Marie Amélie Sauvé
Hair: Valentin
Makeup: Linda Cantello




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UK Vogue December 1987
"Gold Nights"
Models: Linda Evaneglista & Yasmin Le Bon
Photographer: Arthur Elgort
Hair: Ronnie Stam
Makeup: Sonia Kashuk






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UK Vogue December 1987
"The Cocktail Party"
Models: Christy Turlington & Linda Evangelista
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Hair: Didier Malige
Makeup: Mary Greenwell




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InStyle US March 2017
Ph: David Schulze
Fashion Editor: Ali Pew
Hair: Gavin Harwin
Makeup: Christian McCulloch
Manicure: Casey Herman

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