I am born in a village in the province of Verona, a city in Veneto. My family is
very simple and they had never had experiences in the entertainment world. As a little girl I was often marginalized by my classmates at school because I was considered not ‘cool’, I was certainly not a leader and because of my shyness I was often put aside. Then came the dance and my life magically changed. I suddenly felt satisfied.
I moved to Milan at the age of
14 but because of my disruptive physique I had to give up. It was also a great suffering in that case. Then came fashion with the competition organized by the intimate house Triumph “models for one night” and everything else is history. In 2013 the director of Élite model look Italia (Brunella Casella) includes me in an article in the Italian magazine IODONNA among the most promising Italian models “The charge of Italian models. The Bellucci, Boscono and Balti of tomorrow”.
Hi VALENTINA BÌSSOLI , could you start by telling us a bit about yourself?
Hello! It is a great pleasure to be one of the protagonists of SSmagazine. I am an Italian model and activist so that all the physicists of the models are loved and respected. I am also the founder of the ‘Law4model’ group which is responsible for enforcing the rights of models.
Tell us about your latest project?
I really snapped with great contemporary masters like Giovanni Gastel. In the last period I was the protagonist of a beautiful photo shoot for the magazine Grazia and Elle. Godmother of several events as an ambassador of Italian female beauty.
How did you get your start in modelling?
At first it wasn’t easy. So many no and so many doors in the face. The hardest thing to achieve if you are a model is respect. Respect for those who really matter in this environment. It’s hard daily work. But the important thing is that those few ‘yes’ replace the thousands of ‘no’ received with their own importance.
Who do you admire in the modeling industry?
Irina Shayk. She’s my favorite supermodel. I started my modeling career thanks to her.
What inspires you most in your work?
More than all red carpets. I love to see people who admire and esteem you. It’s absolutely the moment when you see the real fruits of your work.
What motivates you in your achievements?
The look of little girls who would one day like to become like you and tread the most important catwalks and photo sets in the world.
To be on trend with fashion today you must have?
Character is an identity of its own.
Where do you find the inspiration for your blog posts?
From my life as a model. As an insider I can eviscerate the most burning themes in the fashion world. From the outside it is difficult to understand some dynamics.
Fashion icons in your opinion?
The term “icon” is a term that we have received from the Hellenic tradition thanks to the great master Phidia. Today the icons of fashion are many and very different from each other. One peculiarity is that they are not necessarily corresponding to the beautiful, but to something unique and representative.
Which fashion brand have you collaborated with?
Among the most important certainly Yamamay who allowed me to be one of their flagship testimonials in 2019. But there are several like Replay, Herno, Dolce and Gabbana, Moncler and many others.
Why Is The Choice Of Model Agency So Important?
The agency is the identity card of a model. Without it you can’t consider yourself as such. So having a good fashion agency allows you to have some credibility and professionalism
Being a famous model what makes you special?
I’ve never felt famous, maybe because my desire to do better and better is too strong to feel arrived. Despite this I think the most special part of me is determination
When is the best time to share fashion advice with readers?
The best time is always! There is no better or worse time
Which brands do you work for and which fashion catwalks have you touched?
The most exciting catwalk and stage was certainly the PinUp Stars show at the Renato Dall’Ara stadium and the Moncler fashion show at MFW in Piazza del Duomo.
What talent are you most proud of?
The desire to never give up and confidentiality
A few words about our magazine?
I am very happy to be one of your protagonists! It’s a magazine I love and being a part of it for me is a great honor!
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