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    2012-13From sketch to catwalk, GLAM brings youhighlights from Stephane Rollands show,and an exclusive interview with model of

    the moment, Hanaa Ben Abdesslem.

    aute Couture Fashion Week is when

    ashions fnest venture to Paris to

    showcase their magnifcence to the rest

    o the world. One would imagine that

    it might be difcult to standout, but

    this clearly isnt a worry or couturier

    Stephane Rolland, whose star shone ever so bright at the

    unveiling o his A/W 2012-2013 collection.

    Art, movement and wearability comprised the three integral

    components o Rollands latest collection. Renowned or

    citing art as inspiration, he continued to explore innovative

    techniques or ultra-modern embellishment. This seasons

    collaborations included silicone urs, rock crystal shoulder

    ornaments, and varnished Macassar Ebony belts.

    With a celebrity guest list including Kanye West accompanied

    by his glamorous girlriend Kim Kardashian, who was ocourse decked out in a superb Stephane Rolland creation;

    and a couple o catwalk sensations such as Chinese talent Fan

    Bingbing, and Tunisian model Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, the

    event was the hottest ticket in town.

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    kiM kaRdaShian, STEPhanE ROlland

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    ouve come a long way since yourdebut on Vivienne Westwoods

    runway last year; how has your

    journey been so ar?

    Challenging, exciting and ast-

    paced.

    How did your tryst with modeling begin?

    It began at the age o 5, when I would tip-toe through my

    house, imagining I was walking on a catwalk. Ever since, my

    mother has always claimed I would be a model one day.

    Whats your view on ashion in the Middle East?

    There are many talented designers and creative ideas. The

    ashion industry in the Middle East is emerging and its

    very positive.

    As a Muslim, do you fnd it difcult working as a model? And

    i people do have misconceptions about your work, how do you

    plan to change them?I dont eel that being a Muslim makes it difcult to work

    as a model. Modeling is difcult because its hard work and

    there is so much competition. My eorts in changing the

    misconception people have o the modeling world will be

    reected through inormation, my communication and being

    a role model.

    Youve graced the runway or an array o top designers, what do

    you think gives you the edge over other models?

    Every model gives her ultimate best but I personality makes a

    dierence. Inevitably I believe it is projected and can be seen

    by all.

    What has been your avourite catwalk moment?

    My avourite is the start and the fnish!

    Whats the most challenging aspect o the job?

    Always having the impression you are living in an airplane!

    Who is your idol?

    I do not have an idol but people close to me I look up to.

    How do you stay in such great shape?

    A healthy nutritional liestyle, exercise and sleep.

    Share your top tips or other Middle Eastern girls interested in

    modeling.

    Take modeling seriously and not just as a hobby. Bedetermined and never give up. Get a good manager and

    agency. Be yoursel and never stop believing in your pursuit.

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