Minđuše: Models
Chaela Bre Ahari nije samo model i influenser – ona je sila kreativnosti i izražavanja, oblikovana svojim korenima u Atlanti, porodičnim vezama i jedinstvenim spojem spiritualnosti i mode. Odrastajući sa svojim sestrama, često je organizovala mini modne revije i fotografisala se, ne znajući da time postavlja temelje svoje karijere u modelingu. Danas, njena ljubav prema pričanju priča kroz modu još je jača.
U svetu mode, Chaela donosi lični pečat svemu što radi, bilo da stvara magične trenutke ispred kamere ili predstavlja velike brendove kao što je Revolve. Čak je spojila svoje duhovno putovanje sa lepotom kroz svoju liniju soli za kupanje i gelova za tuširanje, dizajnirane da pomognu ljudima da manifestuju pozitivnu energiju.
U 2024. godini, Chaela je već ostvarila jedan od svojih najvećih karijernih uspeha: prisustvovala je Filmskom festivalu u Kanu. Šetajući crvenim tepihom, među modnim ikonama poput Naomi Campbell, inspirisala se hrabrim i glamuroznim izgledima. Ova iskustva i njen osećaj za trendove, poput komada sa kristalnim ukrasima, pokreću njenu strast za saradnjama u visokoj modi. Chaela je spremna da osvoji svet mode, kampanju po kampanju.
Usred glamuroznih snimanja i međunarodnih putovanja, Chaela ostaje posvećena ličnom razvoju, nastojeći da postigne ravnotežu u svakom aspektu svog života. Radoznala je da vidi kuda će je njeno putovanje odvesti, a ako je njena prošlost bilo kakva naznaka, budućnost će biti jednako sjajna i lepa.
Minđuše: Models
Odrastanje u Atlanti je bilo važan deo vašeg putovanja. Možete li podeliti neka sećanja iz svog detinjstva, posebno trenutke sa svojim sestrama, i reći nam kako ste pronašli put ka modelingu?
Fotografisala sam se sa sestrama. Ponekad bismo se oblačile i organizovale modne revije za našu porodicu, kao i fotoshootinge! Moja porodica mi je uvek govorila da sam fotogenična, ali kao dete, jednostavno sam volela da se slikam.
Vaša majka ima spiritualni biznis, što je fascinantan deo vaše pozadine. Kako vas je uključivanje u njen biznis oblikovalo, i da li ste pronašli načine da spojite duhovnost sa modnom industrijom?
Uključivanje u majčin biznis značajno je uticalo na moje preduzetništvo. Uzela me je pod svoje i naučila sam sve što mi je bilo potrebno da znam o preduzetništvu kroz posmatranje i lično iskustvo. Što se tiče spajanja duhovnosti i mode, to je još uvek proces. Ipak, kroz svoj duhovni biznis uspela sam da integrišem lepotu i duhovnost kroz svoje soli za kupanje i gelove za tuširanje za manifestaciju.
Moda i ispredanje priča često idu zajedno. Kako povezujete svoja iskustva i ličnu priču u svoj rad u modelingu? Postoje li neke konkretne kampanje ili projekti gde ste osetili ovu povezanost?
Definitivno se slažem da moda i ispredanje priča idu ruku pod ruku, a kao glumica, volim da stvorim priče koje mi omogućavaju da se izrazim kroz svoje facijalne izraze i telo kako bih zabeležila priču u trenutku fotografije. Poslednja kampanja koju sam radila bila je za Revolve, čiji sam ambasador. Odlučila sam da se fotografišem u prelepoj haljini Lovers and Friends. Snimila sam dramatične slike i videe na krovu u Nici, Francuska, s pogledom na prelepo more. Moj cilj je bio da ispričam romantičnu priču i dam joj bajkovitu atmosferu, što sam i postigla.
Nedavno ste prisustvovali Filmskom festivalu u Kanu, koji je uvek glamurozan. Kako je to iskustvo uticalo na vaš pogled na modnu industriju, i da li su bili neki dizajneri ili modni trenuci koji su vam posebno zapali za oko?
Videla sam toliko neverovatnih modnih trenutaka; to je bilo zaista inspirativno. Takođe, bilo je blagosloveno stajati uz neke od najuticajnijih modela u industriji na crvenom tepihu. Bilo je nekoliko glamuroznih trenutaka koje je pružila Naomi Campbell; bilo je zapanjujuće!
Nedelja mode je uzbudljiva, prikazujući sve nove kolekcije. Koji trendovi su vas najviše inspirisali ove godine i kako utiču na vaš stil i rad u modelingu?
Primećujem sve više komada ukrašenih kristalima, i obožavam to! Volim sve što se sija i blista, a sve što je ukrašeno Swarovski kristalima je za mene znak zelenog svetla!
Tokom Nedelje mode, prednji redovi revija su puni poznatih ličnosti i influensera. Da li postoji neki konkretan dizajner ili revija koje želite da posetite ove sezone?
Volela bih da vidim reviju Fendi ili Schiaparelli; uvek sam fascinirana kada gledam te revije, pa znam da mora biti raj biti prisutan i videti dizajne izbliza!
Godina 2024. je bila prilično uzbudljiva za vas! Koji vam je omiljeni trenutak i kako je to uticalo na vašu karijeru?
Moram reći da je Filmski festival u Kanu bio vrhunac za mene ove godine; nije bila samo zvezdasta, već sam videla toliko mode, i imala sam priliku da se puno fotografišem i da budem napolju u svojim kombinacijama. Osećala sam da je to veliki korak za mene i nešto na čemu ću nastaviti da radim i dublje se upustim, kao što je rad sa više brendova za prikazivanje na ovim događajima, i možda čak rad sa dizajnerima koje još nisam čula, ali stvarno rezoniraju sa mnom.
Postoje li neki nadolazeći projekti ili saradnje na kojima trenutno radite? Podelite s nama malo uvida u ono što dolazi.
Možete očekivati više neverovatnog sadržaja od mene jer sam ambasador za Revolve, Charlotte Tilbury i novi brend kozmetike koji dolazi uskoro. Rado ću deliti uvide na svom Instagramu @chaelabreahari. Takođe imam kanal (CBA Updates) gde se javljam svojim pratiocima, dajem ažuriranja o svom karijernom putu i povremeno razgovaram. Pogledajte!
Gledajući unapred, koji su vaši ciljevi i aspiracije za budućnost? Gde se vidite lično i profesionalno u narednih nekoliko godina?
Moj cilj je da naučim više i nastavim da se usavršavam u onome što radim. Radujem se novim prilikama i iskustvima kako bih prikazala svoj rad. Radim na ličnom rastu u svim oblastima svog života, fizički, mentalno, emocionalno i duhovno, dok brinem o svojim ličnim i profesionalnim odgovornostima.
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Chaela Bre Ahari is not just a model and influencer – she’s a force of creativity and expression, shaped by her Atlanta roots, family ties, and a unique blend of spirituality and fashion. Growing up with her siblings, she would put on mini fashion shows snap photos and let her imagination run wild, unknowingly paving the way for her modeling career. Fast forward to now, and Chaela’s love for telling stories through fashion has only deepened. Whether creating magical moments in front of the camera or representing major brands like Revolve, Chaela brings a personal touch to everything she does. She’s even merging her
spiritual journey with beauty through her line of bath salts and shower gels, designed to help people manifest positive energy while feeling their best.
With 2024 in full swing, Chaela’s already checked off one of her biggest career highlights: attending the Cannes Film Festival. Standing on the red carpet among fashion icons like Naomi Campbell, she was inspired by the bold and glamorous looks on display. This experience and her eye for trends like crystal embellished pieces drive her passion for more high-fashion collaborations. From her ambassador roles with Revolve and Charlotte Tilbury to upcoming projects she’s teasing, Chaela is ready to take on the fashion world, one creative campaign at a time. Amidst the glamorous shoots and international travels, Chaela remains steadfast in her pursuit of personal growth, striving for balance in every aspect of her life. She’s eager to see where her journey leads next, and if her past is any indication, the future is set to be just as radiant and beautiful.
Growing up in Atlanta has been a big part of your journey. Can you share some memories from your childhood, especially any moments with your siblings, and tell us how you found your way into modeling?
I used to take pictures with my sisters. We would dress up sometimes and put on fashion shows for our family, as well as photoshoots! My family always told me I was photogenic, but as a kid, I just loved taking pictures.
Your mother’s spiritual business is a fascinating part of your background. How has being involved in her business influenced you, and have you found any ways to merge spirituality with the fashion industry?
Being involved with my mom’s business has greatly influenced my entrepreneurship. I was taken under her wing and have learned everything I needed to know about entrepreneurship through observation and personal experience. As far as merging spirituality and fashion, that is a work in progress. Still, through my spiritual business, I managed to integrate beauty and spirituality with my spiritual bath salts and shower gels for manifesting. It’s a great way to set powerful intentions to manifest in the comfort and relaxation of your bath/shower.
Cipele: Louis Vuitton
Fashion and storytelling often go hand in hand. How do you incorporate your experiences and personal story into your modeling work? Are there any specific campaigns or projects where you felt this connection strongly?
I definitely agree that fashion and storytelling go hand in hand, and as an actress, I love to create stories that allow me to express through my facial expressions and body so that I can capture a story in the moment of a picture. The last campaign I did was for Revolve, which I am an ambassador for. I decided to shoot in this beautiful Lovers and Friends gown. I took dramatic pictures and videos at a rooftop location in Nice, France, overlooking the beautiful ocean. My goal was to tell a romantic story and give it a fairytale vibe which I accomplished.
You recently attended the Cannes Film Festival, which is always glamorous. How did that experience impact your view of the fashion industry, and were there any designers or fashion moments that stood out to you?
I saw so many amazing fashion moments; it was truly inspiring. It was also a blessed moment for me to be standing by some of the most influential models in the industry on the red carpet. There were definitely a few glamorous moments from Naomi Campbell; it was stunning!
Fashion Week is exciting, showcasing all the new collections. What trends are you most excited about this year, and how do they influence your style and work in modeling?
I’m seeing more crystal-embellished outfits, and I’m living for it! I love anything that sparkles and shines, and anything Swarovski crystal-embellished is a green light for me!
During Fashion Week, the front rows are filled with celebrities and influencers. Are there any specific designers or shows you want to attend this season?
I would love to see a Fendi show, or Schiaparelli, I am in awe every time I see the shows, so I know it must be heavenly to be there in person and see the designs up close!
2024 has been quite a year for you! What’s been your favorite highlight, and how has it influenced your career?
I have to say the Cannes film festival was a highlight for me this year, not only was it star-studded but I saw so much fashion, and I got to take a lot of pictures and just being outside in my outfits I had a lot of pictures taken of me so I had to be ready. For my career, I felt like this was a big step for me and something to continue to look forward to and even dive deeper into, such as working with more brands to showcase at these events and maybe even working with designers I haven’t heard of, but they really resonate with me.
Are there any upcoming projects or collaborations you’re incredibly excited about? Please give us a sneak peek into what’s coming up for you next.
You can expect more amazing content from me as I am an ambassador for Revolve, Charlotte Tilbury, and a new cosmetics brand coming soon. I will gladly share sneak peeks on my Instagram @chaelabreahari. I also have a channel (CBA Updates) where I check in with my followers, give updates on my career journey, and even chat every now and then. Check it out.
Looking ahead, what are your goals and aspirations for the future? Where do you see yourself personally and professionally in the next few years?
My goal is to learn more and keep getting better at what I do. I look forward to more opportunities and experiences to showcase my craft. I’m working towards personal growth in all areas of my life, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, while taking care of my personal and professional responsibilities.
Team:
Photographer: Dayjon Bacon
Photographer Assistant: Nevaeh Ligon
Art Director & Wardrobe Stylist: Oliver Brown
Assistant Wardrobe Stylist: Tygee King
Hair Stylist: Lanitra Lashay
Makeup Artist: Cherie
Makeup Artist Assistant: Makayla Webb
