Kaj ti videzi, nekakšna oblika nadzorovane čutnosti, vzbudijo v tebi?
Nošenje teh kosov zame ni stvar mode, temveč usklajenosti. V trenutku, ko stopim v takšen videz, v meni nekaj zaživi. Moja energija postane bolj zavestna in čutim se globoko prizemljeno v tem, kdo sem. S preprostostjo in natančnostjo pride občutek jasnosti. Odstrani motnje in vse spet usmeri k prisotnosti, disciplini, nadzoru.
Čeprav to niso strukturirane obleke, zame nosijo isto filozofijo. Linije so čiste, barvna paleta je premišljena in brez pretiravanja. Ne verjamem v kaos, v pretirano izpostavljenost - verjamem v gibanje z namenom, v premišljenost, v to, da pustiš prisotnosti, da spregovori pred vsem drugim.
V kontrastu je tudi nekaj zelo močnega. Ti videzi hkrati nosijo moč in čutnost, vendar zelo nadzorovano. Ne gre za dokazovanje česar koli, ampak za vedenje. Vedeti, kje stojiš, vedeti, kaj predstavljaš, in ti tega ni treba razlagati. Ta tiha samozavest, ta notranja avtoriteta je tisto, kar ti kosi odklenejo v meni.
Spominja me, da moč ne izvira iz tega, koliko pokažeš, ampak iz tega, kako natančno se odločiš, da nekaj pokažeš.
Se počutiš bolj domače v strogi rutini ali v popolni svobodi?
Vem, da se to sliši protislovno v današnjem svetu, kjer je svoboda pogosto opredeljena kot odsotnost pravil, vendar nisem bila tako vzgojena. Vzgojena sem bila z vrednotami, z disciplino, z močnim občutkom identitete, ki je zakoreninjen v moji kulturi in moji veri. In ta temelj mi je dal jasnost.
Struktura mi je dala sposobnost, da vem, kdo sem, preden mi je svet poskušal povedati, kdo naj bom. In v industriji, ki te nenehno sili k prilagajanju, to postane tvoje sidro.
Svoboda brez identitete je le zmeda. Videla sem, kako se to dogaja, ljudje, ki lovijo izražanje brez smeri in prepoznavnost brez namena, se nenehno preoblikujejo, da bi se prilagodili trenutku, v katerem so. Toda zame identiteta ni bila nikoli nekaj fleksibilnega ali pogajalskega.
Zame je struktura tisto, kar mi omogoča, da se premikam z gotovostjo. To mi daje moč, da brez oklevanja rečem ne, da se umaknem iz prostorov, ki se ne ujemajo z mojimi vrednotami, in da ostanem prizemljena, tudi ko te industrija ali svet poskušata potegniti v sto različnih smeri. Identitete ne prilagajam glede na to, kaj je trendovsko ali sprejemljivo. To je nekaj, kar nosim z namenom. In zaradi tega se ne počutim izgubljeno. Ne čutim potrebe, da bi se nenehno na novo izumljala. Vem, kdo sem, od kod prihajam in za kaj se zavzemam, in ta jasnost je moja svoboda.
Kako se disciplina in lepota prepletata v vašem življenju?
Zame je disciplina temelj prave lepote. Ne le fizične lepote, ampak tiste, ki ohrani svojo obliko pod pritiskom. Disciplina je tisto, kar določa, kako se obnašam, ko so stvari lahke, in kar je še pomembneje, ko niso. Gre za to, kako se odzovem, ko sem preizkušena, ko sem nerazumljena. Tu se dejansko razkrije eleganca, ne v popolnosti, ampak v nadzoru.
Ali po vašem mnenju uspeh bolj izvira iz discipline ali identitete?
Verjamem, da je identiteta na prvem mestu, vendar jo disciplina varuje. Brez močnega občutka identitete disciplina nima smeri. In brez discipline se lahko identiteta v prizadevanju za uspeh počasi ogroža. To dvoje mora obstajati skupaj, toda če bi morala izbirati, bi vedno izbrala identiteto.
Kaj loči manekenko od ženske z vizijo?
Manekenka je lahko del podobe. Ženska z vizijo jo ustvari. To je razlika. Manekenstvo samo po sebi je lahko zelo zunanje, gre za interpretacijo, za to, da te oblikuje usmeritev nekoga drugega, ideja nekoga drugega. Toda ženska z vizijo v ta prostor vnese globino. Zgodovino, vrednote in zavedanje vnese v nekaj, kar bi sicer lahko bilo površinsko.
Kaj zate pomeni zmaga?
Zmaga zame ni zunanja, ampak notranja. Je mir. Pomeni prebujanje z zavedanjem, da nisem ogrozila sebe, da bi prišla tja, kjer sem. Pomeni biti usklajena s svojimi vrednotami, tudi ko je bila ta izbira težka. To je zame uspeh.
Gre tudi za družino. Za gradnjo nečesa resničnega in trajnega onkraj moje kariere. Želim si močno družino, dom, ki temelji na tradiciji, otroke, ki odraščajo z jasnim občutkom identitete in namena. Imeti otroke in biti mati so bile vedno moje največje sanje. Ta vizija mi je zelo pomembna. Ne kot ideja, ampak kot odgovornost.
In poleg tega je zmaga vpliv. Pomeni, da uporabim svoje platforme, da nekaj vrnem, da se zavzamem za nekaj pomembnega, da podprem svojo skupnost, da spregovorim, ko je to pomembno. Če lahko vse to storim, hkrati pa ostanem prizemljena, disciplinirana in zvesta sebi, potem sem že zmagala.
Kakšna je vaša dolgoročna vizija onkraj manekenstva?
Moja dolgoročna vizija je zakoreninjena v moji zapuščini. Manekenstvo je nekaj, za kar sem hvaležna, vendar ni končni cilj, je le platforma. Kar gradim onkraj tega, je tisto, kar mi je resnično pomembno - družina, vera in vpliv.
Želim biti mama. Ta vloga je zame ena najpomembnejših odgovornosti, ki jih lahko ima ženska. Ne na površen ali romantičen način, ampak na globoko zavesten način. Vzgajati otroke z močnimi vrednotami, z disciplino, s povezavo z identiteto in njihovo kulturo, to jemljem zelo resno, tudi zdaj.
Verjamem, da platforma prinaša odgovornost in svojo nameravam uporabljati z namenom. Če lahko zgradim življenje, ki odraža vso to moč, eleganco, vrednote in vpliv, potem je to vizija, za katero si prizadevam.
Ekipa:
Fotograf: Alex Lam
Vizažist: Adelaide Liko
Pričeska: Tenzin
Stiliranje: Dorsha Sakha
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What do these looks, this kind of controlled sensuality unlock in you?
Wearing these pieces, for me, is not about fashion, it’s about alignment. The moment I step into a look like this, something in me sharpens. My energy becomes more intentional, and I feel deeply grounded in who I am. There’s a sense of clarity that comes with simplicity and precision. It removes distraction and brings everything back to focus on presence, on discipline, on control.
Even though these are not structured suits, they carry the same philosophy for me. The lines are clean, the color is deliberate, there is no excess. Black doesn’t hide you, it reveals how you carry yourself. And that’s something I connect to deeply. I don’t believe in chaos, in overexposure, in doing too much. I believe in moving with intention, in being calculated, in allowing presence to speak before anything else.
There’s also something very powerful in the contrast. These looks hold both strength and sensuality at the same time, but in a controlled way. It’s not about proving anything, it’s about knowing. Knowing where you stand, knowing what you represent, and not needing to explain it. That quiet confidence, that internal authority, is what these pieces unlock in me.
It reminds me that power doesn’t come from how much you show, it comes from how precisely you choose to show it.
Do you feel more like yourself in structure or in freedom?
I feel most like myself in structure, because structure is what gives me freedom. I know that sounds contradictory in today’s world, where freedom is often defined as having no rules, but I was not raised that way. I was raised with values, with discipline, with a strong sense of identity rooted in my culture and my faith. And that foundation gave me clarity.
For me, structure is what allows me to move with certainty. It’s what allows me to say no without hesitation, to walk away from spaces that don’t align with my values, and to stay grounded even when the industry, or the world, tries to pull you in a hundred different directions. My identity is not something I adjust depending on what is trending or acceptable. It’s something I carry with intention. And because of that, I don’t feel lost. I don’t feel the need to constantly reinvent myself. I know who I am, where I come from, and what I stand for, and that clarity is my freedom.
How do discipline and beauty intersect in your life?
To me, discipline is the foundation of real beauty. Not just physical beauty, but the kind that holds its shape under pressure. Discipline is what defines how I carry myself when things are easy, but more importantly, when they are not. It’s how I choose to respond when I am tested, when I am misunderstood. That’s where elegance is actually revealed, not in perfection, but in control.
Do you believe success comes more from discipline or identity?
I believe identity comes first, but discipline is what protects it. Without a strong sense of identity, discipline has no direction. And without discipline, identity can slowly be compromised in the pursuit of success. The two have to exist together, but if I had to choose, I would always choose identity.
My identity, my culture, my faith, my values, is not something I’m willing to negotiate. Especially as a Jewish woman, with the history that comes with that, there is a responsibility to stand firmly in who you are.
Discipline is what allows me to stay aligned with that identity. It’s what helps me make decisions that are not just beneficial in the moment, but meaningful in the long term. It’s what reminds me that where I’m going matters, but how I get there matters more.
What separates a model from a woman with a vision?
A model can be part of an image. A woman with a vision creates it. That’s the difference. Modeling, on its own, can be very external, it’s about interpretation, about being shaped by someone else’s direction, someone else’s idea. But a woman with a vision brings depth into that space. She carries history, values, and awareness into something that could otherwise be surface-level.
What does ‘winning’ look like for you personally?
Winning, to me, is not external, it’s internal. It’s peace. It’s waking up knowing that I did not compromise who I am to get where I am. It’s being aligned with my values, even when that choice was difficult. That, to me, is success.
It’s also about family. About building something real and lasting beyond my career. I want a strong family, a home rooted in tradition, children who grow up with a clear sense of identity and purpose. Having children and being a mother has always been the greatest dream of mine. That vision is very important to me. Not as an idea, but as a responsibility.
And beyond that, winning is impact. It’s using my platform to give back, to stand for something meaningful, to support my community, to speak out when it matters. If I can do all of that, while remaining grounded, disciplined, and true to myself, then I’ve already won.
What’s your long-term vision beyond modeling?
My long-term vision is rooted in my legacy. Modeling is something I’m grateful for, but it’s not the final destination, it’s a platform. What I build beyond it is what truly matters to me. And that includes family, faith, and impact.
I want to be a mother. That role, to me, is one of the most important responsibilities a woman can have. Not in a superficial or romanticized way, but in a deeply intentional way. Raising children with strong values, with discipline, with a connection to their identity and their culture, that is something I take very seriously, even now.
Philanthropy is also a major part of my future. My work in standing against antisemitism, in supporting my community, in holding people accountable for their words and actions, that will always be part of my life. I believe that having a platform comes with responsibility, and I intend to use mine with purpose. If I can build a life that reflects all of that strength, elegance, values, and impact, then that is the vision I am working toward.
Team credits:
Photography: Alex Lam
Make up: Adelaide Liko
Hair: Tenzin
Styling: Dorsha Sakha