John Galliano

Russian model Sasha Pivovarova has been putting her stamp on the fashion world ever since her debut, and she's not letting up in 2009 either. She stars in John Galliano's new Dior campaign and has appeared in ads for Armani, Chanel Eyewear and Biotherm to name a few. Interview managed to catch up with the busy model and here are some excerpt from the interview between herself and Colleen Nika:

CN: Did you have a New Year's resolution?
SP: I was on board 168 airline flights in 2008! My New Years resolution this year is to spend more time with my family.

CN: You had your first gallery exhibit in 2008. And you are making a book for Prada.
SP: I am working on a book of drawings: it will be in the form of a scrapbook and include drawings, photography, and collages. It's an endless process because I am constantly changing and adding new images/ I really hope to publish it in upcoming year—this was my other New Year's resolution!

CN: You have such a signature feline runway presence, and were one of the first models I remember to capture the militant but alluring "death stare" that so many others others now emulate. Did it come naturally to you?
SP: I just walk how I walk. But I am also really inspired by the physical drama in silent films from the beginning of the 20th century—it's ice cold and unreachable, like the stare of a sniper! I guess this look is something new that I brought into the world of fashion: a dark and dramatic, 19th century Russian literature and drama inspired look. But in a real life I am very positive and smile most of the time [smiles].

For more of the interview, snag a copy of Interview(heh heh).

Imagine John Galliano, Agyness Deyn, Karl Lagerfeld, and Donatella Versace naked on print. Have no fear, i won't put you through that agony, instead, the fab four appear nude as cartoon characters with floral arrangements strategically placed to hide their privates. The images are splashed on Henry Holland's new T-shirts and will arrive in stores in 2009. Henry Holland had to get permission to use their likeness before embarking on his humourous project, and also had to agree to 'pencil shop' their images. :p

Sasha Pivovarova isn't working with Prada internally as her contract has expired, but the model who had her first photography and drawing exhibit in New York during February's Fashion Week, is working on a book of her nymph drawings and Prada is backing her. Sasha is pretty busy these days as she just recently wrapped up the photoshoot for the John Galliano campaign for Spring 2009.

John Galliano has signed a "long-term extension" of his contract with Christian Dior.

Dior "plans to integrate the John Galliano business under its auspices."