Mariacarla Boscono
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Interview.
Very interesting interview (in my opinion, at least) published last April by thefashionography.com.
Interview: Alexei Key.
Text: Anna Griggs.
Italian model Mariacarla Boscono has long shone as one of fashion’s brightest stars. A list of her professional achievements would run to encyclopedic length: over the course of her almost 20 year career she has booked nearly every top show, magazine, and campaign, while working with legendary photographers including Steven Meisel and Helmut Newton.
Yet whether she is walking for Prada, posing for Vogue Italia, or fronting her latest Givenchy campaign, Mariacarla is always distinctively herself. In this Mariacarla is the epitome of model as muse: able to embody the visions of a diverse spectrum of creative minds, while inspiring them to new heights with her own unique beauty, charisma, and character. It’s this quality, along with her vivid passion for her work, that keeps Mariacarla’s clients famously loyal season after season. The fashion industry loves to throw around the word “icon”, but in Mariacarla’s case it might be the only description that truly does her justice.
I am who I am. You get what you see. That’s why I’ve been a successful model, and will probably be around even 20 years from now. I put so much passion into what I do. I am still working these days, and I’m still very excited about what I’m doing. The day I lose this kind of excitement I’m just going to leave. I don’t want to make anyone miserable just because I am.
When I was 15, I couldn’t leave Rome, so I was doing a lot of showrooms for Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino. At the time, I didn’t even know who Karl Lagerfeld was; I was just a kid. I wanted to do a little bit of modeling and have a little freedom from school.
When I arrive on a job, I’m like a blank sheet of paper, and I want to be a blank sheet of paper and to have the artist who is going to be shooting me, to paint me, to paint over me the personage he is thinking about. And that’s what is inspiring to me, to have that type of freedom.
I don’t live the type of life where people are going to go around and scream my name. I choose not to. You will never see me on a red carpet, or at those big parties, because I just don’t really care about them. I just want to do my job. And when I get recognized on the street or somewhere else, I always get red. You know, the loudest people are always the shyest ones.
I DON’T LIKE TO BE OVEREXPOSED. I’M AROUND A LOT, BUT I SHARE ONLY A LITTLE.
About photographers. When you meet Mert & Marcus, you always have this excitement — you feel something in your stomach. And they somehow are “old dramatic fashion” in a great way. Pure, dramatic fashion. I love it. I have incredibly high respect for Mert & Marcus, and what they do. They inspire me, and I think I inspire them. When we get to work together, it’s so easy.
Riccardo Tisci is my best friend, and we’re like brother and sister — we love each other to death! And so we fight just like brother and sister – it’s intense when we fight. But it doesn’t last long. We grew up together and now he is a very busy man, and I’m a busy mom. We talk to each other a few times a day and still try to do holidays together as much as we can. For me, our relationship is much more than just working in fashion. One day we might just go and start selling potatoes; I don’t care. He is a great artist and a very talented man, and obsessive over what he does because he loves it. He was born to do what he does. And I think his creativity goes far beyond just clothes and fashion. He has to be “now”. He is phenomenal.
He is always doing something. We could be in London having brunch and he would sew his shirt and he would give it to me and say, “Go to ladies’ room. I’d like you to try it on.” And I would say, “But I’m eating.” “No, no, go and try it on.” And it would be like a runway in front of the pub just for us. Or after a long day when we decided to go out, he’d say, “Ok, get dressed up – wear these heels – let’s go out.” I’ve always been like his puppet in a way.
I used to work two jobs a day. One in the morning and one at night. Excitement is what kept me going. Crazy excitement.
You will never see me in sneakers and that kind of thing. I like vintage. I love to mix high fashion couture with super basic clothes and beautiful vintage pieces. I have a lot of pieces that have their own history. And sometimes I haven’t even tried the pieces on, I just have them for the sake of having them.
Black is the maximum amount of color you will get from me, usually. All shades of black – darker black, lighter black, and maybe a few whites. That’s my rainbow.
Erotic? I don’t believe in the word erotic. I believe in a sensuality. One rule I have is: no vulgarity. Everything else is accepted. Sometimes wearing lingerie can be more vulgar than being nude. I think that one should really know how to wear nudity. And I think I wear it very well.
Life is acting, and it is the most interesting thing in the world that has no end. Every day is a new lesson and a new scene – that’s the beauty of it.
I think the biggest problem in our society is always thinking, “What’s next?” “What are we going to do next?” and all that. But my motto in life is happiness, and it doesn’t really matter what life brings me. Life is research, and I will search for the happiest moments. I’m a very impulsive person and could not tell you what I might be doing a few years from now. I just want to be happy.
One day I think I will go back to my roots. Relaxing, not looking at the phone, not going on the Internet. When I’m at home it’s really about nature. Because on the outside, even though we may try to reach for something, or want to reach for something – because society tells us to do so – making more money, getting a bigger house, buying better clothes or having a better lifestyle — that’s not what counts. Because once you have all those things, you want even more. It never ends. it’s just consuming things. And on the other hand, you have your friends, or time to read a book, or to relax somewhere, or to meet friends and loved ones. Those things can’t be bought.
After my baby’s birth. I can say my life is just perfect. I highly suggest having a child to everybody.
Source: http://thefashionography.com/mariacarla-boscono-interview/
The interview contains a few non recent pictures of her but I'll just upload one of them. Not only because I think it's stunning. I think it's the perfect example of her thoughts about nudity in fashion.
Warning. Nudity.
Vogue Turkey. October 2013.Photo: Cuneyt Akeroglu.
Thanks for posting! 
La Perla. F/W 2014-2015.
Photos: Mert Alas; Marcus Piggott.
Art direction: Fabien Baron.
Models: Mariacarla Boscono; Daria Strokous; Liu Wen.
Stunning. :wub2: :wub2: 
Mariacarla has one of the best and sexiest bodies in fashion industry. Not to mention her attitude. Extremely refined.
Edited. July, 26: I found the same pictures in bigger size, so I changed them.
Thanks for posting!
La Perla. F/W 2014-2015.
Photos: Mert Alas; Marcus Piggott.
Art direction: Fabien Baron.
Models: Mariacarla Boscono; Daria Strokous; Liu Wen.
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Stunning. :wub2: :wub2:
Stunning for La Perla. 
Givenchy. Noir Couture Volume Fall 2014.
I think they weren't posted.
Missoni for Target.
"Target is teaming up with Italian heavyweight Missoni and launching a collection exclusively for Australian customers. Set to arrive in stores this October. Using the iconic zig zag print in everything from black and white to multicolour, clothing to homewares, and with a price range from $10 – $169, this collection won’t last long. Check out the campaign images featuring Mariacarla Boscono."
"This will be Missoni's largest colaboration to date. Covering womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, homeware and outdoor furnishings and with over 220 products".
Sources:
http://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/news/missoni+to+collaborate+with+target,32001
http://twofortheshowblog.com/missoni-target/
Harper's Bazaar US. September 2014.
Photo by Sebastian Faena.
Stylist by Carine Roitfeld.
The issue will contain pictures of fashion icons like Linda Evangelista, Lara Stone, Cindy Crawford, Iman, Stephanie Seymour, Claudia Schiffer, Joan Smalls, Isabeli Fontana, Laetitia Casta, Penelope Cruz, Carolyn Murphy, Monica Bellucci, Brooke Shields, Eva Herzigova, Gigi Hadid, Stacy Martin & Lauren Hutton.
August 1. In Ibiza, at the 40th birthday party of her friend Riccardo Tisci (Creative Director for Givenchy).
I usually love her style but to be honest...I don't know what to say about her outfit. 
Maybe too revealing?
Givenchy Eyewear. Fall/Winter 2014-2015.
I wish I could get it in bigger size...
More of Riccardo Tisci's birthday party.
Partying in Ibiza...
More Ibiza. Instagram pic. From Cuneyt Akeroglu's account, the photographer who has taken some of the best pictures of Mariacarla.
You know, impossible not to post...
Ibiza days according to Riccardo Tisci Instagram.
Now, I know how to keep my pallidness like Mariacarla. 
W Magazine. September 2014.
Preview.
Lot of new stuff today. 
W Magazine. September 2014.
Editorial: "Super Normal Super Models".
Photos: Mert & Marcus.
Style: Edward Enninful.
Models: Kate Moss, Daria Werbowy, Lara Stone, Amanda Murphy, Suvi Kuponen, Meghan Collison, Anna Ewers, Mariacarla Boscono, Raquel Zimmermann, Saskia De Brauw, Mica Arganaraz, Daan Van Der Deen, Filip Hrivnak, and Steve Milatos.
The full editorial contains 24 pictures. I'll just post the pictures where Mariacarla is portrayed. If you want to take a look at the full editorial, here you are the link.
http://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/2014/08/supermodels-normal-fall-2014-fashion/photos/slide/1
Warning. Nudity.
Harper's Bazaar Germany. September 2014.
Photo: Sebastian Faena.
W. September 2014.
Editorial: "Das Boot".
Photos: Emma Summerton.
Stylist: Edward Enninful.
Models: Mariacarla Boscono; Tim Schuhmacher.
Lovely!
Thank you for the interview. Much appreciated.
You're welcome, Veronika. Another one published last April.
Exclusive Interview: Supermodel Mariacarla Boscono.
The muse and friend of the maison givenchy
Interview by Caterina Minthe.
Gaze long enough into the hazel eyes of Italian beauty Mariacarla Boscono and you might just see a flicker of the fiery personality born from a life chock-full with adventure. Born in Rome and raised in both the United States and Kenya, by 2005, the 25-year-old had already reached supermodel status and the payroll to match—making the Forbes list of the World’s 15 Top Earning Supermodels with a reported income of US $3.5 million. She has been the singular face for Emilio Pucci, Hermès, John Galliano, and Moschino ad campaigns, has walked hundreds of shows, and has shot no fewer than four Pirelli calendars. Today, she is represented by eight modeling agencies spanning Paris, Milan, London, New York City, Stockholm, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Barcelona, and Berlin.
But it is Mariacarla’s work as the undisputed muse of the Maison Givenchy and long-time friendship with its head designer, Riccardo Tisci, which is most often highlighted. At the recent Paris launch for the new Givenchy Couture makeup line, Mariacarla was in attendance. Her raven hair slicked poker straight, she looked sinewy and strong in a crisp white shirt and leather pencil skirt matched with dominatrix black heels. Asked to describe the Givenchy woman, Mariacarla replied, “Me. Me. Me. Did you not know that I am the most beautiful, most intelligent, most wonderful woman in the world?” Yes, she has a sense of humor, too—though many in the room, encouraged by her charm, were inclined to side with her.
You mentioned during the presentation that this campaign picture (showcased above) in fact captures the “new” Mariacarla. What do you mean?
Life is better when you become a mother. I am not taking away anything from a woman who chooses to not have children—it’s a choice, after all. But now, life is wonderful—I see life through my daughter’s eyes and everything is beautiful. I just feel like I am fulfilled and my life is full of love now; this picture captures that.
Do you find that now that you are a mother your makeup ritual has changed?
Well, I try to not appear tired! Now I always use the Givenchy Compact Couture tint because it’s fast and I use that if I need to bring [my 18-month old daughter] Marialucas to school because it makes me feel a little more “together.” Now, I look for products that are “fast.”
Speaking of makeup or clothing, in general—do you think that a more natural look is always best?
Ah…no. Because for sure there are days when women want to be better! But just be comfortable. Never put yourself in a position where you are uncomfortable. Sometimes a woman puts on a skirt and she might have a big behind and people wonder why she is wearing that skirt, but you can just see—hey, she feels great.
You’ve been the muse of Givenchy for years now. Tell us about your dynamic with Riccardo Tisci.
When it comes to Riccardo, people ask, “Why do you push so much Riccardo?”—well, because he’s a genius. There are so many people I love, but they are not as genius as him. But actually, Riccardo is so neglectful about me. I hear all these really good things about me all over the world and then Riccardo sees me and says, “Uh, shut up,” and I’m like, “Ah?” or, “Uh, what are you wearing?” or, “Uh, how did you color your hair?” Everything is like that because we are like brother and sister and when we fight we are brutal. But then our mothers call each other. “You know, you should call her,” or “Why doesn’t he call me?” or “Why doesn’t she answer?” and then they bring us back together. Like brother and sister.
But both of them (Tisci and Nicolas Degennes—Givenchy makeup and color artistic director) are very passionate about what they do and I fit like a glove with what Riccardo does and what Riccardo’s world is. But at the same time, I’ve never been egotistical about it. I never wanted to be the only one. He knows that I embrace all the different aspects of a woman. His show is full of different types of models—Stella, Karen Elson, K…Ken…what’s her name?…Kylie Jenner. All these girls, I like. I like a different world, a different beauty.
When he shot the Dahlia Noir perfume campaign, I said that he should use 100 women to represent this work, and he said, “It should be you.” I thought, “You are crazy—it should be so many others.” But, in the end I think that sensibility about me—knowing all these other aspects of beauty—makes me the perfect one somehow, because I do respect all these other women.
What about your future? Are you looking ahead?
You don’t have to look ahead. You have to look to today. That’s one thing I learned by becoming a mother. I was always wondering what would come afterwards. But now, well, here I am, Mariacarla is traveling—and somehow, it’s a holiday. I haven’t had a break at all today and that’s OK. I am enjoying life so much more. I just add beauty to my life. I am first of all a mother, but I am also Mariacarla the lover, the daughter, and this is just adding. And of course I will always look to the next project—but come on, I already have so much beauty in my life, what more do you want?