The Archive Of An Era: Balenciaga By Nicolas Ghesquière
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Models: Sam Rollinson, Linn Arvidsson, Gaia Repossi, Liya Kebede, Kremi Otashliyska, Julier Bugge, Sonia Sieff, Farida Khelfa, Camille Miceli, Delfine Bafort, Cécile Winckler, Marie-Amélie Sauvé, Natacha Ramsay-Levi & Grace Coddington
Styling: Marie-Amélie Sauvé
Hair: Tomohiro Ohashi & Jimmy Paul
Make-Up: Adrien Pinault & Fulvia Farolfi
Nails: Elsa Deslandes, Megumi Yamamoto & Cristina Conrad
Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Models: Scarlett Johansson, Liya Kebede, Linn Arvidsson, Dakota Fanning, Lily Collins, Carmen Dell'Orefice, Ondria Hardin, China Machado, Soo Joo Park, Candice Huffine, Ashleigh Good, Xiao Wen, Erika Ervin, Grimes, Zoe Kravitz, Karen Elson, Lily Donaldson, Liberty Ross, Kenya Kinski, Gabourey Sidibe, Chiharu Okunugi, Tilda Lindstam, Lisa Verberght, Angel Haze & Chrishell Stubbs
Styling: Carine Roitfeld
Hair: Sam McKnight
Make-Up: Peter Philips
Nails: Deborah Lippmann
fashioncopiousLinn Arvidsson
Age: 19
Biuv, Sweden
5'9 1/2" | Hair: Blonde | Eyes: Blue | 31/23/33.5
Portfolio
DNA: Over the span of a little over a year, fair-skinned beauty, Linn Arvidsson may best be known for her work with Nicolas Ghesquière. The designer and his muse/stylist, Marie-Amélie Sauvé, booked the 19-year-old for the label's Pre-Fall 2012, FW 2012, and the designer's final SS 2013 collections. She also starred in Balenciaga's FW 2012 campaign, shot by Steven Meisel. But that's not all -- Arvidsson has quietly but surely built up a roster of work with Karl Lagerfeld, Paolo Roversi, Sølve Sundsbø, and Patrick Demarchelier. Expect a grand long overdue New York Fashion Week debut.
Q&A with Linn:
What is your defining characteristic?
I'm very blond.
Does music play a role in your life?
When I'm traveling I'm always listening to music. I listen to music almost every time I'm alone and when it's quiet. So music is very important to me.
What influences you?
My family and friends.
B&W or color?
Both, I can't choose!
Your favorite word?
English: love.
Swedish: puss.
What book would you recommend someone to read?
Of mice and men is a good book!
What was your first experience traveling abroad?
I wanted to see more! I wanted to explore and see the hole world. To see different places and people.
Last fact you thought was amazing to know?
That octopuses has 9 brains and 3 hearts.
What is your favorite water?
Swedish water.
Whom do you relate to more, your mom or dad?
I think me and my mother are more alike, but I can relate to mom and dad.
What age would you go back to and experience for a day?
18.
Favorite time of the day?
All day.
Fashion film or fashion editorial?
Fashion editorial.
Makeup or natural?
Makeup in the days and party's. Natural when I go to bed.
3 things you still want to experience in life?
Skydiving, swim in the coral reefs in Australia and drive a Lamborghini.
Favorite quote?
If you snooze you lose.
What are you having (or had) for dinner tonight?
I don't know yet! I'm gonna eat at a friends house so we will see what she has planed!
Last thing that made u smile?
My dog.