#modeling

#modeling

There isn't a soul on the streets of Chelsea on a Sunday in summer. The residents of this New York neighborhood once an industrial area in lower Manhattan, now transformed into a haven for bohemian bourgeois have abandoned their luxurious lofts overlooking the High Line to retreat to their beach houses in the Hamptons.

I was like, This is insane! This is so much bigger than I thought.' Hawaii-born Mock tells me over the phone from his adopted hometown of New York City.

Since launching Rhode in 2022, Hailey Bieber has continually starred in its campaigns, effectively showcasing her brand while demonstrating her modeling prowess.

Her next outfit, also part of the brand's gender-inclusive Empower collection, was a floral suit co-ord with a matching tie. Her final look was a T-shirt bearing the slogan "Existing shouldn't be revolutionary," which she co-designed, paired with lilac trousers.

"Over the years, especially being in the modeling world, I've learned that less is often more. You start to value a clean, radiant base and products that elevate your skin without masking it."

My whole career has been based on representation and inclusion... to represent people like me who have felt marginalised and left out.

"The greatest thing about having kids is you just ... instantly know your priorities. You know it's always family first," she said, before turning to her son.

Last year, I was initially told that I wasn't going, and then three days prior, I was told that there was actually a dress that Anna [Wintour] herself thought would be great for me to wear.