The Talent of Transformation
Many journalists called Linda "the great actress of the fashion world." And for good reason! She could easily take on any role. A daring biker bride for the Chanel Fall-Winter 1991 show? No problem! A gentle coquette for Anna Sui Spring-Summer 1994? Absolutely! The legendary stylist Sam McKnight said of her: "She was never the same person, but she was always Linda."
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Unlimited Dedication to the Profession
"I'll do anything for fashion" is not just a phrase but a life credo of Evangelista. This is confirmed by people who have worked with her. When Linda was chased by a pack of Dobermans during a shoot in Italy, she didn't flinch: she jumped off the ladder, made her signature leap, and smiled as if nothing had happened. A true professional!Connections in the Fashion World
The ability to build long-term relationships with key figures in the industry is Linda's greatest asset. She became a muse for Karl Lagerfeld and Gianni Versace, and her long-standing friendship with photographer Steven Meisel gave the world dozens of unforgettable images. It's no wonder that in the '90s, she was part of the legendary trio of supermodels along with Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington.
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Bold Experiments with Appearance
"I am constantly changing, and that's why I am interesting," Linda stated in an interview in 1995. In the '90s, supermodels were often associated with a certain "archetypal image," while Evangelista wasn't afraid to experiment. First and foremost, with her hairstyle and hair color.Her "hair" revolution began in 1988 when Peter Lindbergh captured the moment of her famous short haircut by stylist Julien d'Ys. Then came platinum blonde and bright red mane. "Hair is the best field for experiments because it's not forever," she admitted in an interview with the Guardian in 2005.
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Active Participation in Character Creation
Contrary to the common belief of models as a "blank canvas" on which anything can be painted, Linda was always an active participant in the creative process. "In the makeup room, we created the character together with her. It wasn't just applying makeup and – voila. Everything revolved around Linda. She needed to know who this character was and why she was there," recalls McKnight.Uncompromising Pursuit of Perfection
Linda never stopped until the shot was perfect. "She knew how to engage every cell of her body to create the best image," notes McKnight. Her behavior in front of the camera was so impressive that many photographers called it an "extraordinary spectacle."Self-Confidence
To this day, Linda's phrase is well-known: "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day." Said about Evangelista and her colleague Christy Turlington, it became a symbol of an entire era of supermodels and their influence on pop culture. Today, this amount seems trivial compared to the fees of modern Instagram models for a single promotional post, but back then, as we at zoomboola.com believe, this phrase shocked the world with its audacity.
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