She's friendly and open and has a really bright presence in a room. I'm being made redundant from my £48k a year copywriting job – how do I start a freelance career and protect my savings? “I was terrified to think a 17-year-old [Fanning is now 18] could have such say in who got this role, but I had to please her.”, Their connection onscreen is palpable, which can in part be attributed to Refn's unique methods. Interview Abbey Lee Kershaw Gucci Flora the Garden. It was sort of an accident. [9] Kershaw was featured in the 2010 Pirelli Calendar photographed by Terry Richardson,[27] and the 2011 edition photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. [22], Kershaw has starred in the fragrance ads for Gucci's new "Flora" scent since 2008. 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Then all of a sudden I’ve dug a grave.”, But Lee took the plunge with Refn, the notorious and controversial auteur behind 2011's Drive. It's the perfect union; what with Abbey Lee being uber cool, stylish and knows what she wants - including the look of the ad campaign for Superga's AW16 collection (pictured below) She's also about to become a household name thanks to a prospering acting career. [17] For her first time in Milan Fashion Week, she was booked as a Gucci exclusive. The Australian Model Abbey Lee Kershaw says that when she was discovered, she was a teenager on the beach, like many others. In August 2014 Models.com moved Abbey to the Industry Icon list considering her still going presence in fashion with big fragrances contracts as Flora By Gucci and Versace's Yellow Diamond, although she was absent from runways and editorials to film Mad Max and Gods of Egypt. "[34], Kershaw was on the May 2011 cover of Numero, photographed by Tom Munro.[15]. Mashama skirt; [5], Kershaw was born in Melbourne. I'm an NHS worker trying to launch a side-hustle to help save for my future. Abbey also appeared in the lookbook of the Versace x h&m collaboration collection. John Hardy rings. Kershaw has been absent from the runway since the Fall 2012 shows where she walked only for Alexander Wang and Anna Sui. “It was not humane what they do to girls during that period. Australian-born model Abbey Lee Kershaw is no stranger to the runway. "[9] After skipping the Autumn 2009 season owing to a knee injury, Kershaw reappeared in Milan Fashion Week, opening D&G to having the first and last looks at Fendi and Versace, prompting New York magazine to name her "Milan's Top Model". We’re very excited about the Versace x Superga collaboration - Fashion News on GLAMOUR.COM UK. For me, that shoot was the truth about how things were between us both, and I felt good doing it. I guess. Wont be getting anymore. “Try and love things for pure reasons, and find things to be passionate about. Still, Lee was initially hesitant to take the role, fearing it could be “career suicide” for her as she makes the transition from modeling to acting (her first role was in 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road). [9] She grew up in Kensington and attended St Michael's Catholic Primary school in North Melbourne. I don’t care what anyone says about the fashion industry, it’s hard work. Styled by Mindy Le Brock. [6][7][8] She has said that as a child, she was "always in the hospital." Although Kershaw was ranked 4th at the height of her career on the Top 50 Models Women list by models.com, she currently ranks 12th on the list, as of June 2013. Kershaw appeared in the Fall/Winter 2013–14 Campaign for Gucci alongside male model Adrien Sahores, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. “Any idea he had was not a done deal. In 2016, she had major roles in the films Gods of Egypt, alongside Gerard Butler,[37] and the Nicolas Winding Refn-directed thriller The Neon Demon, with Elle Fanning. It’s hard for everyone, for me, it’s taken time to learn to love myself. She's incredibly sweet. I loved white hair. She then attended the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy. It reminds me of the 90s. After a successful reading with the director, she was called in for a "chemistry read" with Fanning. [19] Then, a month later in Paris, she fainted at the Alexander McQueen show from wearing a very tight leather corset. In May 2014, Kershaw once again appeared on the cover of Vogue Australia and starred in two editorials on the same issue, in which was celebrate her debut into acting career. [18] Later that year, in September, she fell in her high heels at the Rodarte show in New York. I always opt for the black or white chunky soles. You can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our cookie policy. Model turned actress Abbey Lee Kershaw is the face of Superga. Produced by Biel Parklee. Abbey Lee on Neon Demon and Why Modeling Isn’t “Humane”. [21] On 15 November 2008, in Miami, she made her international TV appearance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, modelling in the Pink Planet segment. During 2012, she focused on acting and spent much of the year in Africa filming the post-apocalyptic film Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). To this day I still regret that I didn’t tell the guy to f—ing stick it where the sun don’t shine.”, Clearly, moments like that have marked her, but Lee claims she has found perspective since then, which she attributes to age and experience. [4] The magazine called Kershaw "the biggest fashion export from Down Under since Elle Macpherson joined the ranks of Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington. And in addition to daily script changes, Refn put out a suggestion box for the crew to offer alternative endings to the film. But Lee took the plunge with Refn, the notorious and controversial auteur behind 2011's Drive. After a walkthrough, the designer singled out Lee for no apparent reason, other than the fact that she was directly in front of him. I'm not sure how to narrow it down to one thing... Maybe that when I'm on set I don't want to be doing anything else. SEE PICS: Suki Waterhouse in new Superga promo pics - fashion news. [26], In 2010, Kershaw was heavily in demand for campaigns, shoots and shows. [15], In 2007, Kershaw signed with Next Management and by March had moved to New York City. [30] “Before a scene, he would have you stand and stare at each other for a really long time, and do the same scene over and over, then slower and quieter so it becomes intimate,” Lee explained. I like my belly ring. “Modelling is hard work,” he says, qualifying it with a “Kershaw insists.” Models.com has listed her as an "Industry Icon". She also had a tumour on the knee, and several broken bones from climbing trees. It’s pretty clear from the tone of the story that the writer really didn’t want to interview a model. Fashion Assistant: Naomi Kotter. Share your real life experiences with Abbey Lee Kershaw here and rate your meeting! This site uses cookies to improve your experience and deliver personalised advertising. The heels that the designer had given the girls kept snapping, causing the models to repeatedly fall down on the runway. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. [29] The same year, Kershaw was also featured as the face of the Anna Sui FW 2010 campaign. By A former model of the moment herself, Lee worked closely with Refn and the cast to make sure the details and insider dynamics of the industry were accurately portrayed. Here’s my money month. I don't care to take notice of that stuff. It’s important to remember it doesn’t f—ing matter.”. Over the next 12 months we'll see Abbey Lee in two movies starring alongside Hollywood heavyweights; Jennifer Aniston and some guy called Idris Elba (not sure if you've heard of him!?). You touch yourself because you want to. In his defense, Kershaw said, "Terry doesn't force girls to do anything they don't want to. [20] Regardless of these two incidents, it did not affect her from booking more runways shows. "He humiliated me. [23], In November 2009, Fashion TV placed her first in their First Face Countdown for Spring/Summer 2010. As the face of British lingerie label Agent Provocateur’s new Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign, Australian model and actress Abbey Lee Kershaw is following in the footsteps of powerful beauties like Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. [citation needed] Kershaw had to sit out the Autumn 2009 shows due to a knee injury: she had torn ligaments and could barely walk. No, it only came about in my mind after booking Mad Max. “He wanted it to be true and real, and do the industry justice,” she explained. [citation needed] In March 2010, she was announced as the face of Chanel's Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 ready-to-wear ad campaign. He puts you in a G-string in a pile of mud because you want to do it. 100%. Photo by Victoria Stevens. 2020 Bustle Digital Group. [19][20] Kershaw was one of new faces to appear on one of the fourteen covers of V magazine's Autumn issue. [2][3] Following several years of success leading up to the 2011 fashion seasons, V magazine dubbed Kershaw a supermodel.
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