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I found this article about Sabina, she explains about why she didnt go to Milan
its a good article she seems really nice.
Who's That Girl?
Sabina Karlsson, the new face on the fashion block
It was the hair. Red with below-shoulder kinky waves. And those freckles that made everyone take notice. Strutting down the runways of Chaiken, Cynthia Steffe, Betsey Johnson and Tracy Reese, 19-year-old Swedish-Gambian beauty Sabina Karlsson took New York City by storm during Fashion Week. Signed with Ford, home of Alek Wek and other über models, we caught up with the former contestant of Scandinavia’s Next Top Model, and recent high school graduate, to get the inside scoop. Here, in our exclusive interview, Karlsson gives some insight on modeling, fame, and being immersed with the beautiful people without sacrificing health and happiness in the process. By Alyson Mance
AMBERmag.com: Where did you get your start?
SABINA: I randomly went to a hair salon with my father when I was three, and the owner wanted to use me for their ads. I’ve been modeling on and off since then.
AMBERmag.com: A lot of models lament about their awkward childhoods. Was this the same for you in Sweden?
SABINA: I stood out from all of my friends, but in a good way; I enjoyed being different. Once I asked my mom why I didn’t look like my friends, and at one point I wanted to straighten my hair, but she didn’t let me – thank God for that!
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Who's That Girl?
Sabina Karlsson, the new face on the fashion block
By Alyson Mance
AMBER: You were all over the New York Collections, what was it like?
SABINA: I really enjoyed doing the fashion week, it was very intense, a lot of castings and fittings going on. A lot of work, in other words, but I really enjoyed it! I was supposed to do Milan's but I got booked for a job in Miami, so I went there instead. I don't know at the moment, if I'll be walking during the Paris Collections yet, but I hope a get to their fashion week.
AMBERmag.com: Tell us about Scandinavia’s Next Top Model.
SABINA: It was a really good experience for me; I learned a lot about the fashion business and about myself as well. At the same time, it was really hard—they were sending a girl home every two days, so I had to stay focused all the time. I came in second place for Sweden, so I was cut out of the competition just before the grand finale. It didn’t feel so good, but I’m glad I got so far.
AMBERmag.com: What’s the best and worst part about your career?
SABINA: The best part about being a model is getting to see different places I might not have visited on my own. I meet a lot of people from around the world—from Asia to Brazil, and earn my own living. Plus, I get to see fashion trends before everybody else, and sometimes I can keep the clothes! [On the other hand] most of the time models travel alone, and might not get the chance to visit family as often as we'd like. [Modeling’s] also so focused on weight—you get judged by every little inch you’ve got. But if you’re just aware of the fact that you’re being [scrutinized], then you don’t take it so personally.
AMBERmag.com: How do you feel about the whole weight issue in the fashion industry?
SABINA: It’s sad that the model world requires models to be so skinny, just so they can fit the designer clothes. And, in a way, it’s the designers who are pushing this problem forward—if they keep on making clothes in size zero, models will always need to be a size zero. It’s very important to know these rules that exist in the fashion industry, and to not take them too seriously. Your health is going to be with you your whole life, so don’t let yourself and your health down because of stupid diets and trying to lose weight in unhealthy ways. I eat healthy food and exercise instead; when your energy shines, your beauty will come from within.
AMBERmag.com: What’s your dream job?
SABINA: For the moment, it’s doing a campaign for United Colors of Benetton. But in the future, when I’m more grown up, I’d like to walk in the Victoria’s Secret fashion show and act in American movies. There are so many places I want to visit: India and Thailand, for instance. But who knows—I might get a job there in the future.
AMBERmag.com: Who are your icons?
SABINA: My parents! They have really succeeded. They raised a child together in such a good way, I think—with love, humor, and respect. I love and respect them 100 percent, and I hope I can be like them one day when I become a parent myself.
I found this article about Sabina, she explains about why she didnt go to Milan
its a good article she seems really nice.Who's That Girl?
Sabina Karlsson, the new face on the fashion block
It was the hair. Red with below-shoulder kinky waves. And those freckles that made everyone take notice. Strutting down the runways of Chaiken, Cynthia Steffe, Betsey Johnson and Tracy Reese, 19-year-old Swedish-Gambian beauty Sabina Karlsson took New York City by storm during Fashion Week. Signed with Ford, home of Alek Wek and other über models, we caught up with the former contestant of Scandinavia’s Next Top Model, and recent high school graduate, to get the inside scoop. Here, in our exclusive interview, Karlsson gives some insight on modeling, fame, and being immersed with the beautiful people without sacrificing health and happiness in the process. By Alyson Mance
AMBERmag.com: Where did you get your start?
SABINA: I randomly went to a hair salon with my father when I was three, and the owner wanted to use me for their ads. I’ve been modeling on and off since then.
AMBERmag.com: A lot of models lament about their awkward childhoods. Was this the same for you in Sweden?
SABINA: I stood out from all of my friends, but in a good way; I enjoyed being different. Once I asked my mom why I didn’t look like my friends, and at one point I wanted to straighten my hair, but she didn’t let me – thank God for that!
Page 2
Who's That Girl?
Sabina Karlsson, the new face on the fashion block
By Alyson Mance
AMBER: You were all over the New York Collections, what was it like?
SABINA: I really enjoyed doing the fashion week, it was very intense, a lot of castings and fittings going on. A lot of work, in other words, but I really enjoyed it! I was supposed to do Milan's but I got booked for a job in Miami, so I went there instead. I don't know at the moment, if I'll be walking during the Paris Collections yet, but I hope a get to their fashion week.
AMBERmag.com: Tell us about Scandinavia’s Next Top Model.
SABINA: It was a really good experience for me; I learned a lot about the fashion business and about myself as well. At the same time, it was really hard—they were sending a girl home every two days, so I had to stay focused all the time. I came in second place for Sweden, so I was cut out of the competition just before the grand finale. It didn’t feel so good, but I’m glad I got so far.
AMBERmag.com: What’s the best and worst part about your career?
SABINA: The best part about being a model is getting to see different places I might not have visited on my own. I meet a lot of people from around the world—from Asia to Brazil, and earn my own living. Plus, I get to see fashion trends before everybody else, and sometimes I can keep the clothes! [On the other hand] most of the time models travel alone, and might not get the chance to visit family as often as we'd like. [Modeling’s] also so focused on weight—you get judged by every little inch you’ve got. But if you’re just aware of the fact that you’re being [scrutinized], then you don’t take it so personally.
AMBERmag.com: How do you feel about the whole weight issue in the fashion industry?
SABINA: It’s sad that the model world requires models to be so skinny, just so they can fit the designer clothes. And, in a way, it’s the designers who are pushing this problem forward—if they keep on making clothes in size zero, models will always need to be a size zero. It’s very important to know these rules that exist in the fashion industry, and to not take them too seriously. Your health is going to be with you your whole life, so don’t let yourself and your health down because of stupid diets and trying to lose weight in unhealthy ways. I eat healthy food and exercise instead; when your energy shines, your beauty will come from within.
AMBERmag.com: What’s your dream job?
SABINA: For the moment, it’s doing a campaign for United Colors of Benetton. But in the future, when I’m more grown up, I’d like to walk in the Victoria’s Secret fashion show and act in American movies. There are so many places I want to visit: India and Thailand, for instance. But who knows—I might get a job there in the future.
AMBERmag.com: Who are your icons?
SABINA: My parents! They have really succeeded. They raised a child together in such a good way, I think—with love, humor, and respect. I love and respect them 100 percent, and I hope I can be like them one day when I become a parent myself.
Another article! I dont think this has anything to do with modelling it looks like something for school. If anyone can translate that would be good. And there are 2 pics.
Reste till Gambia för skolprojekt
Projektarbetet sista året på gymnasiet bar hela vägen till Gambia för Sabina Karlsson och Elina Jändel. De ville jämföra skolan och utbildningen i Gambia och Sverige.
Utbildning ligger oss nära hjärtat och vi ville se hur andra har det i skolorna. Sedan är Sabinas mamma från Gambia, förklarar Elina Jändel om varför det blev just Gambia.
Under tiden i Gambia besökte de både skolor där Gambiagrupperna är engagerade och skolor som de inte är engagerade i. Det fanns flera skillnader mellan de olika skolorna. En var inställningen till att slå eleverna.
– På en skola slog rektorn en pojke med en pinne när han störde, säger Sabina Karlsson.
På den skola där Gambiagrupperna var engagerade förekom ingen aga. I alla fall inte under tjejernas besök. Men de tror att det kanske är svårt att se hur det verkligen är när de kommer på besök som turister.
Den största skillnaden mellan svenska skolor och gambianska skolor tycker de var att i princip allt skolmateriel återanvänds.
– På slutet av vår resa åkte vi iväg och köpte pennor, suddgummi och annat till en av skolorna vi besökte. Saker som vi i Sverige tar för givet ska finnas i skolorna, säger Sabina Karlsson.
Torsdag 19 April 2007 15:28
Studier. Fler borde ta chansen att göra något speciellt av projektarbetet på gymnasiet tycker Sabina Karlsson och Elina Jändel som reste till Gambia för att jämföra skolorna där med de svenska skolorna.
Foto: Urban Nilsson
http://www.smp.se/article/805065_101-0-0-0
Reste till Gambia för skolprojekt
Projektarbetet sista året på gymnasiet bar hela vägen till Gambia för Sabina Karlsson och Elina Jändel. De ville jämföra skolan och utbildningen i Gambia och Sverige.
Utbildning ligger oss nära hjärtat och vi ville se hur andra har det i skolorna. Sedan är Sabinas mamma från Gambia, förklarar Elina Jändel om varför det blev just Gambia.
Under tiden i Gambia besökte de både skolor där Gambiagrupperna är engagerade och skolor som de inte är engagerade i. Det fanns flera skillnader mellan de olika skolorna. En var inställningen till att slå eleverna.
– På en skola slog rektorn en pojke med en pinne när han störde, säger Sabina Karlsson.
På den skola där Gambiagrupperna var engagerade förekom ingen aga. I alla fall inte under tjejernas besök. Men de tror att det kanske är svårt att se hur det verkligen är när de kommer på besök som turister.
Den största skillnaden mellan svenska skolor och gambianska skolor tycker de var att i princip allt skolmateriel återanvänds.
– På slutet av vår resa åkte vi iväg och köpte pennor, suddgummi och annat till en av skolorna vi besökte. Saker som vi i Sverige tar för givet ska finnas i skolorna, säger Sabina Karlsson.
Torsdag 19 April 2007 15:28
Studier. Fler borde ta chansen att göra något speciellt av projektarbetet på gymnasiet tycker Sabina Karlsson och Elina Jändel som reste till Gambia för att jämföra skolorna där med de svenska skolorna.
Foto: Urban Nilsson
http://www.smp.se/article/805065_101-0-0-0
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Aww, I love Sabina. Thanks a BUNCH for those.
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I'm kind of shocked how she disappeared half way through New York and never did Europe. I thought she would do amazing in Europe! Especially London!
I hope she doesn't become a one-trick pony b/c of her hair. I actually think she looks much better with her hair straightened. And Europe was really down on girls of color this season. Seems like Chanel Iman was it and the designers didn't think they needed any other black model.
ya in the article i posted she said she had a job in Miami, i wish she did the other Fashion weeks to though
Bad management by Ford. In the long term would have been much more beneficial for her to go to Milan and Paris, gotten some exposure and introduction to designers there. Unless her Miami job was for a campaign with Balenciaga or Calvin or Prada, which is unlikely.
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Saw her in my building today...WOW. I wasn't really a fan of her on the runway but in person she is quite stunning. She was dressed simply, a white dress with a black vest and black tights and boots. She's alot slimmer in person too.
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Sabina is on the site for Madewell (the new brand being launched by J. Crew. The store just started up literally so there is no campaign yet but perhaps they'll choose her for that as well :fingers crossed: I really think her look goes well with the sort of simple, basic clothes they have her in. Reminds me of all those old ads Benneton used to have with the very unique looking models in basic everyday clothes.
Image Credit | Madewell1937 + Special Thanks to my sis who screencapped them
Image Credit | Madewell1937 + Special Thanks to my sis who screencapped them
