I actually really like Bella. And I love the 90s Versace vibe of that editorial.
The truth, though, is that she really does only have one expression. It's a great one - she's absolutely stunning - but there's just no versatility.
I mean, just imagine a young Linda Evangelista in this editorial. Yes, yes, I know - there's only one Linda and we can't hold every model to that standard. But, Bella is sitting at the very very top of the modelling world. She just broke the record for most simultaneous September Vogue covers ever. She's making literally millions of dollars from modelling work. So we really should hold her to a higher expectation.
Each of those shots is gorgeous. But there's very little creativity or life to her poses or expressions.
I think she has a ton of potential - she's still young and she's clearly passionate about being a model. And, as I said at the beginning, she's absolutely stunning. And often times, that one expression is a perfect one for a cover. But to deliver in a full editorial, you need more cards up your sleeve.
