Mariacarla Boscono

[la veronika]

Thank you for the interview. Much appreciated.

[Prisma]

You're welcome, Veronika. Another one published last April.

 

Exclusive Interview: Supermodel Mariacarla Boscono.

The muse and friend of the maison givenchy

Interview by Caterina Minthe.

 

Gaze long enough into the hazel eyes of Italian beauty Mariacarla Boscono and you might just see a flicker of the fiery personality born from a life chock-full with adventure. Born in Rome and raised in both the United States and Kenya, by 2005, the 25-year-old had already reached supermodel status and the payroll to match—making the Forbes list of the World’s 15 Top Earning Supermodels with a reported income of US $3.5 million. She has been the singular face for Emilio Pucci, Hermès, John Galliano, and Moschino ad campaigns, has walked hundreds of shows, and has shot no fewer than four Pirelli calendars. Today, she is represented by eight modeling agencies spanning Paris, Milan, London, New York City, Stockholm, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Barcelona, and Berlin. 

But it is Mariacarla’s work as the undisputed muse of the Maison Givenchy and long-time friendship with its head designer, Riccardo Tisci, which is most often highlighted. At the recent Paris launch for the new Givenchy Couture makeup line, Mariacarla was in attendance. Her raven hair slicked poker straight, she looked sinewy and strong in a crisp white shirt and leather pencil skirt matched with dominatrix black heels. Asked to describe the Givenchy woman, Mariacarla replied, “Me. Me. Me. Did you not know that I am the most beautiful, most intelligent, most wonderful woman in the world?” Yes, she has a sense of humor, too—though many in the room, encouraged by her charm, were inclined to side with her.

 

You mentioned during the presentation that this campaign picture (showcased above) in fact captures the “new” Mariacarla. What do you mean?

Life is better when you become a mother. I am not taking away anything from a woman who chooses to not have children—it’s a choice, after all. But now, life is wonderful—I see life through my daughter’s eyes and everything is beautiful. I just feel like I am fulfilled and my life is full of love now; this picture captures that.

 

Do you find that now that you are a mother your makeup ritual has changed? 

Well, I try to not appear tired! Now I always use the Givenchy Compact Couture tint because it’s fast and I use that if I need to bring [my 18-month old daughter] Marialucas to school because it makes me feel a little more “together.” Now, I look for products that are “fast.”

 

Speaking of makeup or clothing, in general—do you think that a more natural look is always best?  

Ah…no. Because for sure there are days when women want to be better! But just be comfortable. Never put yourself in a position where you are uncomfortable. Sometimes a woman puts on a skirt and she might have a big behind and people wonder why she is wearing that skirt, but you can just see—hey, she feels great.

 

You’ve been the muse of Givenchy for years now. Tell us about your dynamic with Riccardo Tisci.

When it comes to Riccardo, people ask, “Why do you push so much Riccardo?”—well, because he’s a genius. There are so many people I love, but they are not as genius as him. But actually, Riccardo is so neglectful about me. I hear all these really good things about me all over the world and then Riccardo sees me and says, “Uh, shut up,” and I’m like, “Ah?” or, “Uh, what are you wearing?” or, “Uh, how did you color your hair?” Everything is like that because we are like brother and sister and when we fight we are brutal. But then our mothers call each other. “You know, you should call her,” or “Why doesn’t he call me?” or “Why doesn’t she answer?” and then they bring us back together. Like brother and sister.

But both of them (Tisci and Nicolas Degennes—Givenchy makeup and color artistic director) are very passionate about what they do and I fit like a glove with what Riccardo does and what Riccardo’s world is. But at the same time, I’ve never been egotistical about it. I never wanted to be the only one. He knows that I embrace all the different aspects of a woman. His show is full of different types of models—Stella, Karen Elson, K…Ken…what’s her name?…Kylie Jenner. All these girls, I like. I like a different world, a different beauty.

When he shot the Dahlia Noir perfume campaign, I said that he should use 100 women to represent this work, and he said, “It should be you.” I thought, “You are crazy—it should be so many others.” But, in the end I think that sensibility about me—knowing all these other aspects of beauty—makes me the perfect one somehow, because I do respect all these other women.

 

What about your future? Are you looking ahead?

You don’t have to look ahead. You have to look to today. That’s one thing I learned by becoming a mother. I was always wondering what would come afterwards. But now, well, here I am, Mariacarla is traveling—and somehow, it’s a holiday. I haven’t had a break at all today and that’s OK. I am enjoying life so much more. I just add beauty to my life. I am first of all a mother, but I am also Mariacarla the lover, the daughter, and this is just adding. And of course I will always look to the next project—but come on, I already have so much beauty in my life, what more do you want?

 

Source: http://arabia.style.com/fashion/faces_of_fashion/interview-supermodel-mariacarla-boscono-riccardo-tisci-maison-givenchy/

[la veronika]

What I love about her is her relationship with Riccardo. it's quite admirable. I love to read about their stories/experiences.  

[Prisma]

For you, Veronika. (Well, for everyone of course).

[Syria]

W magazine

 

 

 

[la veronika]

Thaaanks!

[Prisma]

Thanks for the videos.

One of the videos posted by Syria is called "Model Beauty Secrets". Speaking of that topic, I think it's a good chance to share some beauty tips from Mariacarla. I read about them in differents interviews and I think they could be useful for many of us.

 

"What are your favorite products (skincare)?

A hot-water [compress] and then Givenchy Peel Me Perfectly, an at-home scrub—you do that in an emergency when your face is falling apart. If I feel like I'm overdry from flying, I go with an Avène hydrating cream. I really like Filorga, a French brand, which makes pure vitamin C that you dab on.

Do you use any makeup?
Kett. It's a kind of three-dimensional white powder; it just gives you a...here, feel. [Runs interviewer's finger across her velvety cheek] It's really soft, and it doesn't give you a matte finish. Everybody's using it! It will change your world".

To read the whole interview: http://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/riccardo-tiscis-muse-reveals-her-must-haves-609529

 

"Any beauty secrets?
My skin gets stressed out when I travel.  I have a good trick for when I look tired: I mix a little bit of distilled water with pure Vitamin C, and I splash it on my face".

Interview: http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/model-moment-mariacarla-boscono-backstage-at-prada/#1

 

She talks about her favorite products. Sorry for the size. You'll be able to read it (I was, at least) but a bigger image would have been great.

 

 

 

[Squeege Beckenheim]

Vogue Italia September 2014 - 50 Years of Vogue Italia

Ph: Steven Meisel

 

 

lekiosk/miguelalmeida@tfs

[Prisma]

Thanks for posting!
Lots of new stuff today... Let's start with more of 50 years of Vogue Italy.

[Prisma]

Vogue Italy. September 2014.

Photos: Peter Lindbergh.
Stylist: Clare Richardson.

I said it before and I'll say it one more time. I love the intensity of her expression in front of the camera...

[Prisma]

Vogue Italy. September 2014.

Photos: Paolo Roversi.
Stylist: Camille Bidault-Waddington.

Models: Stella Tennant, Audrey Marnay, Inès de La Fressange, Saskia de Brauw, Mélanie Thierry, Othilia Simon, Anais Pouliot, Golshifteh Farahani, Mariacarla Boscono, Nine D'Urso, Stella Roversi, Guinevere Van Seenus, Malgosia Bela, Suzanne Lindon, Jean Campbell, Caterina Ravaglia, Marie Piovesan, Ondria Hardin.

 

And last but not least, her daughter Marialucas turns 2 today. I love the picture that Mariacarla posted to celebrate.

"One more time.. Ahahah! The 27/08/2012 Little Marialucas was born! Happy birthday my #onlylove #mybaby #mylife #myevrything thank you for make me such happy Mamma!"

[Prisma]

Three Minutes with Mariacarla by John Paul Pietrus (January 2012, Paris).

I've found this pearl...A kind of experimental work where you can see all the intensity of her expression. I love it. In the words of the author.

"When working with Mariacarla Boscono, I asked her to sit in front of the Super-8 camera for three minutes (the length of a single roll of super-8 flm) unedited, to do what she wanted to do. In a glittering suit by her friend Riccardo Tisci (for Givenchy), she gave me a range of expression, but always a bit on the dark and disturbing side. I think there is an honesty, a vulnerability even, in her eyes towards the final seconds".

Beauty, in times where some models only seem to know sticking the tongue out.

[Prisma]

Just because I liked it. September, 8. "#wake up like this#babylove #mylife #sweetlife".

Another short film. Sorry if it's a repost but I think it's worth.

L'ora. Directed by Alessio Bolzoni.

[Prisma]

W. September 2014.

Editorial: "Das Boot".

Just one more (the rest of the editorial was posted on previous page).

[Prisma]

W Magazine. September 2014.

Outtake.

[sanja]

Gioia 14 March 1998

 

 

 

 

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[Black_Couture]

Fendi S/S 2015 Milan

stylebistro.com

 

[Prisma]

Fendi. Milan Fashion Week S/S 2015.

Mariacarla closing the Fashion Show.

 

[Prisma]

Fendi Rehearsals.

HQ.

More (very good quality but not so big as the previous one).