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She looks amazing at Vuitton. It's actually the first time that I'm enamored by her beauty.
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Prada Campaign Star Willow Hand on Meeting Miuccia and Working With Meisel
At 16 years old, most girls are readying for SATs or prepping for prom, but modeling newcomer Willow Hand has used her milestone year to make an impact on the runway. Snagging the opening spot on Prada’s Fall 2015 runway, Hand followed in the footsteps of famous faces like Sasha Pivovarova, Amanda Murphy, and Suvi Koponen, who all nabbed that coveted spot. And as Pivovarova, Murphy, and Koponen prove, a Prada endorsement—or that of the house’s casting director, Ashley Brokaw—can propel a girl toward stardom. Scouted at 12 while helping at her family’s store, Hand had done her prep work before ever setting foot on the catwalk, something she feels helped her succeed. “Marianne Tamposi, my mother agent, scouted me, and I did some testing to prepare. Then, just before I turned 16, she introduced me to The Lions and the amazing team there, and they got me ready for my first season.”
In addition to launching Hand’s career, Prada also provided her with the opportunity to work with one of her heroes. As a fashion aficionado with a taste for “beautiful, classic clothes,” Hand was familiar with the Prada oeuvre, counting the label among her favorites. “When I was in front of Mrs. Prada herself, I was in awe of her,” said Hand. “Such a strong woman. A real role model. Right before the show started, when I stood there waiting to go out, I felt the same preshow jitters that you feel when doing a play, but as soon as I stepped onto the runway, all the nervousness went away and it felt amazing.” Since the Prada show, Hand has gone on to do a select set of appearances: a walk for Prada’s sister brand Miu Miu; a trip to Palm Springs for Louis Vuitton’s Resort collection; and a spot in the Steven Meisel-shot Prada Pre-Fall campaign, an experience Hand credits with teaching her a thing or two. “He taught me an awareness that I hadn’t had before that I’ll be able to always use,” Hand explained. “His attention to detail is incredible. Now I see why his pictures look so special. I was very excited to see the [Vogue Italia] editorial, and it was hard to wait for it to be published.”
With an enviable lineup of current work and several projects on the horizon, Hand is enthralled by her new job and the opportunities it has provided her with. “I love to travel, I love to meet new people, and I love seeing and wearing the beautiful clothes. I also really love to perform, so I enjoy the energy of being out on the runway.” As an adventurous spirit with a love of the outdoors (hiking and paddleboarding are passions), Hand hopes to eventually spend more time involving herself in charity work, especially those involving animals. For the meantime, though, she’s focused on acclimating herself to the world of fashion, a business that has surprised her with its camaraderie. “You always see in movies and TV that the fashion industry is so cutthroat. My experience has been that everyone is so nice. I’ve made so many friends with models and other industry professionals.”
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At 16 years old, most girls are readying for SATs or prepping for prom, but modeling newcomer Willow Hand has used her milestone year to make an impact on the runway. Snagging the opening spot on Prada’s Fall 2015 runway, Hand followed in the footsteps of famous faces like Sasha Pivovarova, Amanda Murphy, and Suvi Koponen, who all nabbed that coveted spot. And as Pivovarova, Murphy, and Koponen prove, a Prada endorsement—or that of the house’s casting director, Ashley Brokaw—can propel a girl toward stardom. Scouted at 12 while helping at her family’s store, Hand had done her prep work before ever setting foot on the catwalk, something she feels helped her succeed. “Marianne Tamposi, my mother agent, scouted me, and I did some testing to prepare. Then, just before I turned 16, she introduced me to The Lions and the amazing team there, and they got me ready for my first season.”
In addition to launching Hand’s career, Prada also provided her with the opportunity to work with one of her heroes. As a fashion aficionado with a taste for “beautiful, classic clothes,” Hand was familiar with the Prada oeuvre, counting the label among her favorites. “When I was in front of Mrs. Prada herself, I was in awe of her,” said Hand. “Such a strong woman. A real role model. Right before the show started, when I stood there waiting to go out, I felt the same preshow jitters that you feel when doing a play, but as soon as I stepped onto the runway, all the nervousness went away and it felt amazing.” Since the Prada show, Hand has gone on to do a select set of appearances: a walk for Prada’s sister brand Miu Miu; a trip to Palm Springs for Louis Vuitton’s Resort collection; and a spot in the Steven Meisel-shot Prada Pre-Fall campaign, an experience Hand credits with teaching her a thing or two. “He taught me an awareness that I hadn’t had before that I’ll be able to always use,” Hand explained. “His attention to detail is incredible. Now I see why his pictures look so special. I was very excited to see the [Vogue Italia] editorial, and it was hard to wait for it to be published.”
With an enviable lineup of current work and several projects on the horizon, Hand is enthralled by her new job and the opportunities it has provided her with. “I love to travel, I love to meet new people, and I love seeing and wearing the beautiful clothes. I also really love to perform, so I enjoy the energy of being out on the runway.” As an adventurous spirit with a love of the outdoors (hiking and paddleboarding are passions), Hand hopes to eventually spend more time involving herself in charity work, especially those involving animals. For the meantime, though, she’s focused on acclimating herself to the world of fashion, a business that has surprised her with its camaraderie. “You always see in movies and TV that the fashion industry is so cutthroat. My experience has been that everyone is so nice. I’ve made so many friends with models and other industry professionals.”
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OMG, how beautiful !!!
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Dunno about that swimsuit shot either...?Willow is beautiful but can photograph VERY young. BTW how old is she now?
I think she's 15 or 16.
