August 6, 201113 yr ANV "Mood Board" Aug03 Natalia Vodianova’s Model Philanthropy Best known as the face of countless covers and ad campaigns, this mother of three has also devoted her life to a cause dear to her heart. Vodianova talks to D’NA about giving back to her native Russia and her first trip to the Middle East. Why did you decide to establish a foundation? I’ve been very fortunate in my life and career, and I wanted to make a positive contribution to my country. I founded the Naked Heart Foundation five years ago to give underprivileged children in Russia the gift of play. The idea came to me after the Beslan school siege in 2004. The Naked Heart Foundation believes that playing is a necessity, not a luxury, and that every child should have a secure environment in which to play. To date the foundation has built 54 playgrounds in 38 Russian cities, including facilities in orphanages, rehabilitation centers and children’s hospitals. The need for such facilities in Russia is enormous, where more than 25% of the population has salaries below subsistence level. Furthermore, the authorities don’t provide play facilities in a country where the poorest are typically families with children. Any future plans for the Naked Heart Foundation? This year we’re launching a new program called Every Child Deserves to have a Family, providing essential support to families of children with special needs. This is a cause that’s particularly close to my heart. My sister Oksana has cerebral palsy, and I’ve experienced firsthand how little support there is for children with special needs in my country. Without support many of these kids are often abandoned in state institutions where they languish. How do you generate funds for the foundation? Our main fundraiser is the annual Love Ball. The first one was held in Moscow in 2008, and raised $5 million. It was the most successful charitable fundraiser in the history of Russian philanthropy. This year’s fundraiser, The White Fairy Love Ball, was our most spectacular to date. It was held on July 6th at the couturier Valentino Garavani’s Chateau de Wideville in Paris and offered a rare opportunity to visit his archives. The gala dinner brought together some 450 friends of the foundation, including international celebrities from the worlds of fashion, business, film and art. The highlight of the evening was a fashion show featuring more than 40 custom-designed dresses created by the world’s top designers, which were auctioned that same evening, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Naked Heart Foundation. Have you ever visited the Middle East? My first trip to the Middle East was last November, when the Naked Heart Foundation was invited to be a beneficiary of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Ball. That particular visit left a big impression on me. It was almost like landing on another planet, with Yas Island’s fantastical architecture and its multi-cultural inhabitants. Unfortunately it was a very short trip, and there was so much of the culture and country I still wanted to explore. I hope to visit again someday." Source: DNA
August 8, 201113 yr Natalia is the image of the new perfume by Oscar de la Renta:http://www.perfumediary.com/new-perfumes/o...ve-new-perfume/
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August 9, 201113 yr That's very good news that she's the new face of a perfume ! I really can't wait to see it ! Among the photos of this charity party organized in Ibiza, there is one where Natalia appears with her mum, Larisa. Can anyone tell me who is the man with them ? I like when Natalia is sunkissed and smiling like that, on holidays, it fits her so well.
August 9, 201113 yr As always thank you so much everyone for the news and pics ! I don't know who is the man with Natalia and Larissa, maybe it's Larissa's man, who knows ? Anyway I don't think it's Natalia's Love her on these pics, so simple and pretty. She looks happy ! And Lucas is so big ! I just wonder if Ibiza night parties are a place for a 9 years old one. I hope his nanny takes him off to bed before midnight :-D.
August 9, 201113 yr instylemag.auLatest News Natalia Vodianova on Australia's Next Top Model Supermodel Natalia Vodianova is just one of the star additions on the much-anticipated seventh season of Australia's Next Top Model. The Russian beauty, 29, who has appeared for the likes of Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Calvin Klein surprised the aspiring models on a impromptu trip to Paris, providing valuable insider knowledge about working in the fashion world.After just one episode it's been a show of surprises on this year's season. Judges Sarah Murdoch, Alex Perry, Charlotte Dawson and Jez Smith whittled down 100 girls to just 20 in the first episode, but the real shock came when Murdoch informed them they'd be flying to fashion capital Paris for their first challenge. International travel is usually only reserved for a few contestants in the final stages of the show.This year is all about raising the stakes so expect a chic baptism of fire, as the girls hit Paris boutiques to piece together stylish new looks and compete in a couture photo shoot, shot by Jez Smith, inside a French chateau. Oh, and did we mention Natalia Vodianova?Australia's Next Top Model (episode two) airs on FOX8, August 15 at 7.30pm.
August 9, 201113 yr I believe that the man on the picture with her mom is Natalia's father. I could be mistaken though but he looks like an older version of Natalia's father image that once circulated. It is weird, though, since I remember that Natalia said that he was out of the picture. So maybe it is not her father but Larissa's current partner. Natalia looks incredible. It is absolutely crazy to see Lucas so big - I started following Natalia's career when he was a newborn and now he is huge!!
August 10, 201113 yr Antoine Arnault, I gather...? Yes! <_< I have a strange feeling, as she went out with Sasha, she declare that had a new love, I was supposed to be Pesko. I'm confused, I hope she is happy.
August 10, 201113 yr My god, didn't want to see that ! And in front of the kids Like you TheDarkNV, I feel confused, I hope she's happy and most of all I hope Arnault is sincere. But why do I have the odd feeling this is some comedy ? But I like the fact she wears her old and cheap Etam swimsuit, I loved this one with the little skirt ! Her body is amazing...
August 10, 201113 yr My god, didn't want to see that ! And in front of the kids Like you TheDarkNV, I feel confused, I hope she's happy and most of all I hope Arnault is sincere. But why do I have the odd feeling this is some comedy ? But I like the fact she wears her old and cheap Etam swimsuit, I loved this one with the little skirt ! Her body is amazing... Yes, I'm so confused, maybe the answer is simple, but I refuse to believe that Natalia is interested, I have hope that she does things for love, not for money. but I have doubts and a lot of confused, one of the world's richest men, is not the best solution, not the best decision, maybe you can get more "power", but can destroy, I just wish Natalia is in love and Antoine also and he is always a gentleman. I have this feeling that if she not becomes the perfect girlfriend for Antoine, he will end up snapping his fingers and Natalia's career: End. It's a comedy that could end in horror movie for Natalia, she should be intelligent.
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