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In conversation with our ‘Soul’ issue muse Stella Lucia

CHRISTIAN DIOR dress, top and necklace.

She’s got herself a universe. Born and raised in the Austrian countryside, hers was a childhood spent in nature’s heights. Though it’s NYC she now calls home, she says, “I always feel connected to the earth” – and if you want to catch her in a good mood, well, make sure to check the weather. A certified cool kid with ethereal looks and a progressive attitude, she’s a muse to the likes of Gucci and Chanel, Alexander Wang and Fenty Beauty – not to mention lensmen like Glen Luchford and Juergen Teller. It’s no wonder: Leo by the stars, if you could see her soul it might look something like a ray of light. This girl will be the first to tell you, “the more you give, the more you get”. 

MIU MIU top and shorts.
BALENCIAGA jacket, shirt and skirt.

"Soul mates are never apart, even when they are far away from each other."

LOUIS VUITTON dress and shoes.
PRADA top, skirt and belt.
ROKSANDA jacket; MIU MIU briefs; GIVENCHY shoes.
VICTORIA BECKHAM top; NINA RUNSDORF earrings.

My star sign is … Leo. It suits me because … I am passionate, ambitious and cheerful. I feel creatively nourished when … I am around inspiring people. Spirituality is … A personal relationship with yourself and the divine, not to be mistaken with religion. My nickname is … Some of my friends call me Stellita, a nickname that was born when I was in Cuba for my first time. I feel most beautiful when … I am having a good time. My friends would describe me as … That question you have to ask my friends, but I would say I am very loyal! To switch off I … Like to watch a good movie or read a good a book. My soul looks like … I don’t [know] what to say here, maybe bright or like a rainbow, a ray of light? I feel connected to the earth when … [Mostly] I do when I am back on the countryside or on the beach. I’m passionate about … Travelling and discovering new places in the world. I feel powerful when … I am surrounded by my family and friends. 

VICTORIA BECKHAM top; GUCCI jeans.
BURBERRY shirt and dress.
GUCCI jacket; STELLA MCCARTNEY playsuit.

"I think you can find inspiration anywhere, I do mostly find it in music, books, movies, nature, people and art."

ERDEM dress; MIU MIU shorts.
CHRISTOPHER KANE top; CHLOÉ pants; LOUIS VUITTON shoes.

A morning run and a cold shower afterwards … makes me feel most alive. The future looks … Bright, I hope. My happiness derives from … A lot from the weather. I want to be remembered as … Caring, smart and interesting. 

CHRISTIAN DIOR dress, top and necklace.

"The most important lesson I’ve learned is that the more you give, the more you get ..."

BURBERRY shirt and dress.
SIMONE ROCHA top; E.L.V. DENIM shorts; JIMMY CHOO shoes.

PHOTOGRAPHY Buzz White @ One Represents
FASHION Anna Foster
MODEL Stella Lucia @ Viva London
HAIR Roxane Attard using Davines
MAKEUP Mel Arter @ CLM using Giorgio Armani Beauty
CASTING Megan McCluskie @ One Represents
PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANTS Andras Bartok, Jack Snell and James Deacon
STYLIST’S ASSISTANT Giulia Berretti
HAIR ASSISTANT Tommy Stayton
FILM PROCESSING Bayeux
POST PRODUCTION Lisa @ Post Apollo