Sophie Koella

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She's got a paper on Vogue.com by the well spoken Janelle Okwodu, form the end of last year

Sophie Koella Made It to Vogue Without Ever Setting Foot on the Runway

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The typical model career trajectory begins on the runway, which leads to fashion editorials followed by magazine covers and advertising campaigns—but Sophie Koella is anything but typical. To quote the rising star: “Before modeling, I wasn’t really interested in fashion.” Nothing like a Vogue debut to change your mind—Koella appears in the November issue as part of a portfolio shot by Theo Wenner, and she spent her fashion month enjoying being a teen living in New York rather than running around the globe to walk for designers. With her haunting good looks and quirky Instagram feed, Koella fits right in with modeling’s offbeat beauties, but her personality is her defining feature. “My fashion experiences have been positive for the most part; they’ve given me an incomparable opportunity to meet and work with people, and see things and places I otherwise wouldn’t,” says Koella, who was surprised by “the [fashion] community and how elevating and empowering it can be if you allow it to be.” Here, five things to know about the rising star.

She grew up between the U.S. and France.
“I was born in New Orleans, where my mom and her family are from, then mostly grew up in Los Angeles. I also spent a lot of time in Alsace, France, where my dad and his family are from. I’m half French, so I can speak the language fluently.”But now she’s located in—and in love with—New York.
“I just moved out here a few months ago. I’d like to think that my most memorable experience hasn’t happened yet! Thus far, [my favorite moment] might be the first time I ever came to New York during the fall of 2014. I’ll never forget how in love I fell with the city. Right now I love just being me, enjoying life as an 18-year-old in New York.”
She likes her movies foreign, her books feminist—and is always up for little Beyoncé.
“I'm still listening to Lemonade and Anti, to be honest. My favorite movie is Les Intouchables, and as for books, I’m reading Bad Feminist right now, and I’m really enjoying it. I can’t pick a favorite artist, that’s too hard, but I would love to work with Juergen Teller.”
She understands the power of statement accessories—a lot of them.
“If I could have one thing from the runway this season it would probably be a coat or a purse—YSL or Gucci or Louis Vuitton, all of them!”
She’s never walked in a show.
“I was scouted on the street in L.A. and started working out there all throughout high school. I’ve never done shows before, so I’ll have to get back to you guys on that one!”

 

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Vogue US January 2018

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Photographer: Sean Thomas
Stylist: Jorden Bickham
Hair: Recine
Make-Up: Jen Myles



US Vogue Digital Edition

 

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Chloé S/S 2018 Ad Campaign





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UK VOGUE FEBRUARY 2018

"RADICAL CHIC"

Photographer: Josh Olins
Stylist: Clare Richardson
Hair: Shon
Make-Up: Marla Belt

Models: Kris Grikaite + Ansley Gulielmi + Aaliyah Hydes + Sophie Koella + Blesnya Minher + Lulu Tenney + Sara Grace Wallerstedt

Credit: UK Vogue Digital Edition via Zorka at the Fashion Spot

 

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Love her in the Chloe ad!

 

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I adore this girl, she's perfect for Chloé !

 

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Chloé F/W 18.19 Paris (Worldwide Exclusive)

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Tory Burch FW19

 

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The Sunday Times Style Magazine UK 7/21/2019: La Dolce Vita

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Ulla Johnson F/W 19.20 Ad Campaign





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Khaite F/W 19.20 New York






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Vogue España January 2020

Diferencia En Comun

Photographer: Thomas Whiteside
Stylist: Juan Cebrian
Hair: Brian Buenaventura
Makeup: Pep Gay
Manicure: Kayo Higuchi
Cast: Noah Carlos, Miss Fame, Darron Clarke, Bryce Anderson, Tessa Bruinsma, Finn Buchanan, Sophie Koella, Casil McArthur



Vogue España Digital Edition

 

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Vogue Germany April 2020

SUNSHINE
Photographer: Giampaolo Sgura
Stylist: Christiane Arp
Hair: Shingo Shibata
Make-Up: Hélène Vasnier
Model: Sophie Koella



Vogue Germany Digital Edition

 

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Dior Resort 2021

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Such a beauty

 

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US Harper's Bazaar March 2021

All in A Day's Work

Photographer: Bryan Liston
Stylist: Patti Wilson
Hair: Tina Outen
Makeup: Maki Royke
Cast: Sophie Koella







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Coperni FW21 RTW

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