TEN QUESTIONS WITH
Yaasmin Shukla
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Caturra Vanity Magazine On behalf of our Publisher, Cornell ‘Chico’ Stevens. We would like to officially welcome you to Cattura Vanity Magazine. ‘Cattura’ is Italian for ‘to capture’ and we plan to capture and bring to
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you STUNNING, INTERESTING, AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL IMAGES, PEOPLE AND PLACES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. Chico vision for Cattura Vanity was to bring you fashion from all for
Editor-in Chief Jetta Cruz
all women. So, together, we will be be celebrating beauty diversity through fashion and lifestyle. We look forward to receiving your stories, submissions and ideas and bringing you the best of the best.
Graphic Designer Sarah Marie Station
Cattura Vanity Magazine will officially launch
This Edition Featuring Yaasmin Shukla Model
in 2014 until then please enjoy our series of mini-mag features on women in the fashion industry making a difference.
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10 Questions with
Yaasmin Shukla
1. When you were young what did you dream of being?
Something glamorous associated with beauty, I remember when I was 3 years old I stole my mum red lipstick and would smear them all over my face most ended over the white sheets. I’ve always loved cosmetics, perfumes and accessories.
2. What modelling you like best jewellery, wedding dresses, Dresses, fit modelling?
I enjoy Jewellery Modelling as the focus is on the Jewellery; it’s about modelling the product making it look good not overtaking it but being subtle. I also love modelling wedding dresses; I’ve been lucky to model both eastern and western bridal dresses, I love them both however eastern brides takes much longer getting ready! On the cover of Cattura Vanity magazine I’m modelling a purple Arabic bridal dress for the first time, where you are covered from head to toe in
soft floaty fabric with only face is on show… (at least you don’t have to worry about your hair). Fit Modelling is different entirely; as you have to make sure the product is perfect in size. I have done fit modelling for shoes for Marks and Spencer in London. Every time I had a fitting session my feet were measured so every shoe, sandal, slipper and boot would fit in a perfect size 5. Also with Fit Modelling you’re are working looking at styles 6 months to a year in advance so you know what’s coming out.
3. Who is your favourite designer?
I love Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld; however The Versace designs modelled by supermodels from the 90’s inspire me greatly, loved the over the top designs and colours.
“On the cover of Cattura Vanity magazine I’m modelling a purple Arabic bridal dress for the first time, where you are covered from head to toe in soft floaty fabric with only face is on show… “
“This is my first internatio
moment it’s being on th Magazine. Thank you!”
4. If you could share one thing with girls who
to be the feeling of first seeing your work/
look up to you what would it be?
face on a magazine cover.
To be true to yourself and never give up
6. At what age did your career start?
on your dreams/goals whatever your age it’s never too late. The modelling industry is
My bosses of all my jobs have said I should
fickle meaning it’s essential to have a back-
be a model as they were aware of my
up plan, be it education or a stable career
passion for cosmetics and fashion, I started
to fall back on. I studied law it took 5 year
modelling late; when I was 19 my first job was
and I did it part-time so I could have good
in London I worked for the BBC Television and
solid education.
one of the producers asked if I wanted to do a photoshoot for Marie Claire Magazine.
5. What is your fondest memory from
It was great! I was even rewarded with
modelling?
£200 worth of cosmetics! It was from that point I knew I loved modelling. A years
I’ve enjoyed every one of my modelling
later my sister entered me in a campaign
experiences so far, as each shoot teaches
for Sony Ericsson - the “Eyes Wide Open
you something different, such as how to
Campaign” where I was chosen by the
convey a different mood in both your
famous photographer Juillian Edelstein, who
face and body, or photograph well at
photographed only my eyes. Juillian also
different angles. Modelling also gives you
shot Woody Allen, Nelson Mandela and Kate
the opportunity to meet so many different
Moss. It was an amazing experience having
creative photographers, make-up artists and
someone so talented to with and learn from
stylists when they all add to the final image.
so early on. I also recently met Nigel Barker,
The highlights of my modelling career have
famous photography of fashion, beauty and entertainment for the past 20 years and also a judge from “America’s Next Top Model
onal cover, therefore at this
and The Face”, in Bluewater shopping centre
he cover of Cattura Vanity
in Kent. He was very encouraging.
7. Do you prefer to be a freelance model versus signed model??? Why??
I enjoy being a freelance model as you can pick and choose the shoots and arrange them to what suits you. I also work full-time so I find freelance more flexible.
8. What is your fav product you use and swear by?
Black eyeliner’s a must!
9. Who was the first designer you ever worked for?
My first ever catwalk show for the designer GHOST in London, it was for Breast Cancer Research.
10. How can our Readers Find you to learn more about you?
Facebook is the best way to reach me: https://www.facebook.com/yaasmin.shukla
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