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her portfolio for pricillas http://www.priscillas.com.au/details.aspx?...id=2&indx=8

Sarah Dumont for GQ Italia, March 2010 WARNING NUDITY when opening link http://fashionography.net/2010/04/18/sarah...lia-march-2010/

Sarah Dumont @ Elite NY http://vimeo.com/19561759

Ashley Smith: Elle Belgium December '11 fashionsing

Dress Rehearsal Model: Yasmin Warsame Photographer: Andrew Soule Stylist: Elizabeth Cabral Hair and make-up: Tony Masciangelo Flare January 2012 fashionsing

Ensorceleuse Model: Sigrid Agren Photographer: Sebastian Kim Stylist: Charles Varenne Make-Up: Maud Laceppe Hair: Shay Ashual Numéro #129 December 2011 fashionsing

Model: Ashley Smith Photographer: Alexander Neumann Stylist: Michelle Cameron Vogue Mexico December 2011 fashionsing

All Saints Autumn (Fall) / Winter 2011 / 2012 Ad Campaign Models: Sigrid Agren & Victor Nylander fashionsing

All Saints Autumn (Fall) / Winter 2011 / 2012 Ad Campaign Models: Sigrid Agren & Victor Nylander fashionsing

Hanaa answers to select questions from the famous Proust Questionnaire : http://vimeo.com/33181092

As one of the fastest rising stars in the business Hanaa Ben Abdesslem is certainly having a moment. The Tunisian stunner is the newly minted face of Lancome, a favorite of Givenchy‘s Riccardo Tisci and is quickly racking up editorial milage in choice publications like V and Vogue Paris. Though her classic beauty has struck a chord with industry insiders, Hanaa remains refreshingly down to earth. MDC caught up with Ms. Abdesslem to talk style, working with Carine and why she’s passionate about introducing the world to Tunisian talent. MDC: What has been a career highlight for you so far? Hanaa: When I started modeling my first experience was with Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy, I had an exclusive and that was my first big runway show. MDC: How were you discovered? Hanaa: It is a bit of a long story. I dreamt of being a model when I was young, but so many have that dream and only a few are able to make it a reality. By chance I met a business woman named Sophie and she connected me to IMG. That led to my first photo shoot for Vogue Paris and starting to do runway shows. MDC: Are there any misconceptions or difficulties you’ve had to deal with being an Arab model? Hanaa: There are misconceptions, yes both at home and abroad but the good outweighs the bad. Where I’m from there really isn’t a big fashion industry the way there are in other places. It was always my dream to work in that business and now that I’ve succeeded I hope to become an example for others. MDC: You’re surrounded by amazing clothes every day, what is your personal style like? Hanaa: I actually love wearing all black, I’m drawn to very simple things and I think that reflects my personality. MDC: I know you’re very active in trying to help Tunisian talent, can you tell us a bit about that? Hanaa: For me it was a dream to be able to travel outside of Tunisia and find work. I know how difficult that is so it is very important for me to try and help Tunisian designers and creators. I started filming a documentary on actors, designers and creators so that more people could be introduced to our country and the wealth of talent that is there. I feel it is important to get that message across and film is a wonderful way to share our experiences with the world.

Marte Mei van Haaster & Monika Sawicka by Amy Troost, styling by Gillian Wilkins models.com

Marte Mei van Haaster & Monika Sawicka by Amy Troost, styling by Gillian Wilkins models.com

Bambi Northwood Blyth by Stephen Ward, styling by Christine Thornton. models.com

Marique Schimmel by Nick Dorey, styling by Gillian Wilkins models.com