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Lara Stone never planned to become a model

By emilyborrett on August 11th, 2011

The supermodel Lara Stone has confessed that modelling was never her ambition when she was growing up.

Lara said that as a child she never thought that modelling could be an “actual job”, planning instead as a little girl to become a stay-at-home mother. We bet if Lara’s younger self could see her now, fronting campaigns for Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss and Givenchy, she’d be staggered.

She said: “Modelling wasn’t on my radar at all. I remember looking at all those amazing photos of Kate Moss but at first I didn’t realise it was an actual job. I came from a standard family – my mum was a stay-at-home mum and my dad worked. So you think that’s what your life is going to be; meet a nice man, get married and have some babies. I know when I was younger I wanted to do tonnes of different jobs. I used to come up with these crazy jobs to try and provoke my parents but they said you can be anything you want. I was like, ‘I want to be a garbage man’ and they were like, ‘That’s OK, we still love you!’”

We’re so glad Lara realised her ambition – she’s one of our favourite models.



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Lara Stone has been named as the new face and body of Calvin Klein Underwear.

By Andrea Petrou on May 12th, 2011

Lara Stone has been named as the new face and body of Calvin Klein Underwear.

The supermodel – who already fronts campaigns for Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Collection and ck Calvin Klein – will star in the Naked Glamour advertising campaign later this year.

Helen McCluskey, chief operating officer of The Warnaco Group Inc. which owns the Calvin Klein Underwear and Jeans businesses, described the ad images as “traditional Calvin Klein, black-and-white, with incredible eye contact.it’s about lifestyle, it’s sexy, and images are up close with cleavage”.

CEO Joe Gromek added to WWD: “It’s a very compelling campaign.”

Although actress Zoe Saldana presently appears in the ads for the Envy campaign for Calvin Klein Underwear, a spokesperson for the company insists Lara is not replacing Zoe as the face of the brand.

Lara joins a host of celebrities – including Pixie Geldof, Ruby Aldridge, Sky Ferreira, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Alice Dellal and Fei Fei Sun – who currently feature in a global advertising campaign shot by Steven Meisel for ck one.

The model – whose US size four figure is deemed ‘curvy’ by catwalk standards – has previously said she thinks her womanly figure has helped her become a success.

She said: “I’m different because I am fat. It would be nice if I wasn’t the only person with t*ts and an a**e.

“If I could have the discipline to be super-skinny I would be. I think of dieting, then I eat pizza. I’m a woman, and every woman wants to be thinner – unfortunately.”



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Lara Stone quizzed about her breasts

By Andrea Petrou on March 17th, 2011

Lara Stone was shocked when she was recently asked if her breasts are real or not.

The stunning Dutch supermodel – who is married to British comedian David Walliams – revealed her famous natural assets were called into question on a shoot but it was all in the name of fashion.

She explained: “I was being tied up with a rope for a fashion story. Apparently if my boobs were fake they might have exploded under the pressure.”

Lara, 27, admitted she hates going to the gym but credits her fabulous figure on giving up alcohol.

She said: “I’ve never been good at going to the gym. The only thing that really changed for me is that I stopped drinking.

“My body kind of settled into a different place and I quite like it. My breasts have shrunk a bit, but really, I haven’t got too much to complain about!”

Lara has previously admitted she never considered herself to be model material because she was always unsure about her looks.

She said: “When I was a little girl growing up in Holland, I remember seeing the posters of Kate Moss in the Calvin Klein Obsession campaign and thinking, ‘Oh my God, she is amazing.’

“I never looked at those pictures thinking, ‘One day I want to do that’ or I want to be like her. It’ didn’t enter my head that this could be something I could do. It wasn’t even on my radar because I look exactly like a boy.

“But I love it. It’s still strong and sexy and amazing.”



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Style spotlight: Lara Stone

By Andrea Petrou on March 13th, 2011

By Emily Borrett.

Oozing glamour and drama at a Vogue anniversary party - not many girls could make dark shiny fabric look so good, but a supermodel like Lara can

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Mandatory Credit: WENN.com

Say what you will about supermodels and the debatable exclusivity of the inner circle of fashion, but Lara Stone is a model that’s difficult to dislike. With her disarmingly wholesome and beautiful, gap-toothed smile, her curves, which set her apart from every other ten-a-penny size zero clothes horse, and her own admission that she is “afraid of other females”, she’s one of the only famous models that we could imagine ourselves being best friends with. (If she’d let us, because we’re female). We want to hang out with her on the weekends with her comedian hubby David Walliams, drinking tea and watching Take Me Out on Sky Plus, and yes – raiding her wardrobe.

What we like about Lara’s personal style is how effortless and simple it seems. She never puts on too much eye glitter or wears a hideous assortment of garments that even Gok Wan would turn up his nose at – her outfits are always low-key and classic. It’s no wonder that she’s the face of Calvin Klein, one of the most classic minimal fashion houses practising today. Whether she’s wearing a spectacular party dress or a LBD, she always manages to look immaculate without appearing too studied. Want to see for yourself? Check out the gallery above for our favourite Lara looks.



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Gallery: Celebrities such as Amy Winehouse and Miley Cyrus out and about in London

By Andrea Petrou on June 3rd, 2010

Last night seemed to be a bit of a party evening for a few celebs with many taking advantage of the British weather and hitting the town.

First on the London list was Amy Winehouse who resurfaced with a vengance. She started off the night in the Soho Jazz club looking fresh faced at cute in a gingham playsuit and ballet pumps. However her sober night didn’t last as she stumbled into Balans restaurant at three in the morning wearing a black dress and looking slightly worse for wear. According to reports she stayed at the diner until 5 (well it beats a kebab on the way home).

Looking far more sober, but also enjoying a meal was Lara Stone who stepped out with new hubby David Walliams for a bite to eat at Nobu. As always the model looked stunning in a simple white shift dress, which was a perfect choice for a summer night.

Next up was Pussy Cat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, who also opted for a cute strapless dress to party the night away in London’s clubs.

However Miley Cyrus went for a different outing. The singer dressed in shorts, t-shirt and on-trend peep toe ankle boots left her hotel in Nottinghill for a night out before returning half an hour later. What a waste of an outfit Miley.

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First looks! Lara Stone’s wedding dress

By Andrea Petrou on May 25th, 2010

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Last week we told you Lara Stone had wed David Walliams in an alcohol free ceremony at Claridges hotel. However we were only able to get you snaps of the gold sequined Givenchy frock she changed into for the reception.

But that’s all changed now because we’ve managed to get a full length photo of her original, and wedding gorgeous dress she wore at the ceremony. Designed by Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci the rumoured £30,000 dress was simple, elegant and gave a slight nod to the medeival look with gold edged chain sleeves and gold detailing on the daring lace thigh high spilt.

We have to admit the model looks stunning. Click over to our sister site Bridalwave later on today where we’ll be giving you a Lara Stone get the look gallery.

Image via Fashionologie]

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Lara Stone and David Walliams get wed!

By Andrea Petrou on May 17th, 2010
David Walliams and Lara Stone pose for photographs outside of the Claridges Hotel after getting married

A big congrats to Lara Stone and now hubby David Walliams who tied the knot this weekend.

After a whirlwind romance the pair hurried down the aisle and into a reception at Clarigdes hotel yesterday.

Although we have yet to see the frock Lara wore for the ceremony, rumour has it and as we told you a while back, the bride wore a custom made cream lace corset dress, edged with golden chain by Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci.

However, the £30,000 dress didn’t stay on for too long as Lara decided to change into a mini-frock covered in gold and silver sequins, which was also by Riccardo Tisci for the reception.

We think she and her groom look stunning.

Stay tuned for a gallery of guests.

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First Looks: Lara Stone in Versace’s Versus fragrance video

By Andrea Petrou on February 4th, 2010

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Lara Stone has barely been out of the spotlight this year due to her high profile campaigns for Louis Vuitton and a number of magazine spreads.

And her personal life has also caused huge waves with the model announcing her engagement to funny man David Walliams last month.

However, today she’s racking up the column inches for her modelling and acting work starring in the new advert for Versace’s Versus fragrance.

The 30-second clip shows her dancing in a room full of mirrors with flashing pink and purple lights in the background. Sounds like our ideal Friday night.

View the video below.



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Lara Stone announces she wants to have a family soon

By Andrea Petrou on January 21st, 2010

Lara and David.jpgThe gossip dust has barely settled following the news of David Walliams’ and Lara Stone’s engagement, but that hasn’t stopped the couple from making more plans.

And this time it’s babies.

Just before they flew back to London from Brazil, Lara told the Mirror: “I want to have a family and be a good wife. I want a family soon.”

Many men may have bulked at this quick turnaround but thankfully for Lara, David has previously expressed his desire for children.

“I’d like three,” he said.

“A little gang.”

We’re sure with Lara’s modelling genes and David’s good looks the children will be beautiful whenever the couple decide to have them.




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