CORNELIA BEYOND THE RUNWAY
CORNELIA BEYOND THE RUNWAY: Between chaotic Fashion Weeks and surreal photoshoots on château rooftops, Cornelia embodies a woman who is free-spirited, curious, and deeply human. Modeling may be her career, but her story is about authenticity and contradictions.
CORNELIA: A FREE SPIRIT
How does one describe themselves beyond appearances? Cornelia (instagram account here) answers without hesitation: “I’m a free spirit before anything else, fiercely independent, adventurous, and unapologetically curious about life. I’m a mix of paradoxes: deeply social yet protective of my solitude, grounded yet always on the move, strong-willed yet very sensitive.” Modeling, for her, is only one expression. “Beneath it, I’m an observer, a thinker, a traveler, and someone constantly seeking depth and meaning in everything I do.”
CORNELIA TURNS DISASTERS INTO LAUGHTER
Not every runway is flawless. Cornelia recalls one show in Paris that turned into a comedy of errors. “I was walking in the lingerie show ‘Sock me, I’m famous’ at the Palais de Tokyo… my heel literally broke. Like… completely snapped off! It was so awkward… but I didn’t stop. I just picked up the broken shoe, held it in my hand, and kept walking as if I still had two heels on. Embarrassing at the time, but now a story that always makes her laugh.
Cornelia reveals strength and sensuality, moving from sharp tailoring to daring lingerie looks. Photography captures her duality, elegance with edge.
CORNELIA FINDS JOY IN BACKSTAGE MADNESS
Amid the exhaustion, fashion brings unexpected joy. “One of the things that brought me the most unexpected joy was the feeling of being reunited with friends during Fashion Weeks. It felt like summer camp, chaotic, intense, but so fun.” Those bonds, castings, backstage chaos, stolen laughter, remain her favorite memories of modeling.
CORNELIA EMBRACES MAGIC AND MADNESS
The surreal is part of her journey. “Once, I had to climb onto the rooftop of a château in a massive gown… Another time, they painted one of my feet and one of my hands completely red… Spoiler alert: it didn’t [wash off].” She also recalls: “I remember a summer clothes campaign in the middle of winter in Paris, standing by the Seine all night in windy -10°C with tiny stilettos two sizes too small.” Her conclusion is sharp: “Fashion is magic… but also madness.”
CORNELIA POWER AND VULNERABILITY
The job has also confronted her with vulnerability. “There were many times I felt really vulnerable… But then… I felt powerful, when the styling aligned with who I am. I love natural beauty, simple hair, soft makeup… When the look felt real, something clicked inside too.” Power for Cornelia lies not in playing a role, but in staying authentic, this is CORNELIA BEYOND THE RUNWAY.
Cornelia plays with contrasts, from avant-garde fantasy to raw power and intimate vulnerability, each frame echoing her free spirit.
CORNELIA DEFINES TURNING POINTS
Some moments shine with glamour, like walking in Antalya alongside Bar Refaeli. Others feel intimate, like shooting swimwear for Eau in Cabo Negro, Morocco, with a friend behind the camera. But one moment reshaped her path: “I… realized: I didn’t want to be the girl in the clothes, I wanted to be the powerful strong ‘working-girl’ women in front of me. That moment planted a seed in me. It was a turning point.”
CORNELIA LESSONS LEARNED
Modeling forced her to look deeper. “This job has paradoxically taught me that appearance is not what truly matters… Modeling taught me to say no, to set boundaries, and to stand up for myself… It also helped me accept myself as I am, and really get to know who I am beyond the surface.” Her philosophy is now clear: “What truly matters, what’s eternal, is your soul.”
CORNELIA OFFERS REAL ADVICE
For aspiring models, Cornelia strips away illusions. “Don’t believe everything you’ll be promised. Listen to yourself, trust your instincts, and never accept anything that feels wrong… And above all, never define yourself solely as a model. Keep your passions alive, have side projects, stay strong, and never forget who you are, because this industry will try to make you forget.”
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