Lada Kravchenko · Sarah Michaux · 7 commenti · apr 09, 2020

5 Minutes with Lada Kravchenko | La Michaux #2

5 Minutes with Lada Kravchenko | La Michaux #2

Lada Kravchenko, the Russian-born supermodel you've likely spotted on the streets of New York or on the covers of Elle, Grazia, Playboy, and more.

But she brings more than just looks, with her inner strength and authenticity, she offers the kind of inspiration our La Michaux community needs now more than ever.

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Een bericht gedeeld door Lada (@lada_k_) op 6 Dec 2019 om 6:38 (PST)

Dream away with Lada and get to know her better with: “ 5 Minutes with La Michaux".

Hi Lada,

We’ve been in touch since the very beginning of La Michaux, so before we dive in, I just want to say for always supporting the brand.
How are you doing during the lockdown in NYC?

Hi, thank you so much for doing this interview with me.
I know that the whole world is struggling nowadays, but I think it’s important to continue doing our best and maintain mental health just as much as physical.
So I work with my therapist a lot, train, eat healthy and finally got a chance to study French and take on a psychology course.

Absolutely, you’re right. I think the biggest struggle for a lot of people is the mental aspect and it’s so important to talk about it and use this time for self-growth as well.

Why did you choose to live in NYC? What do you like so much about the city?

I chose to live in New York many years ago when it was essential for my career as a model. A lot has changed since then, but I still love this city for the vibrance and tons of energy. There’s definitely no other place like New York.

Lada in NYC wearing La Michaux

(wearing MALLOW white top - La Michaux)

New York is definitely on my bucketlist, I can’t wait to visit once the world opens up again.

What’s your vision on COVID-19? What do you think the impact will be on for example people’s behavior?

I think COVID-19 is a tragedy and kind of a natural disaster. We can’t really do anything about it, we can’t control it. So the best one can do is to take care of oneself, it’s family and the community. Let’s not forget Darwin's theory - It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.

Let’s adapt in a smart way, follow the government’s guidelines and remember to take what’s happening as an opportunity to grow.

I love that Darwin quote, it has really been the survival of the fittest lately.

By the way, we’ve been watching your live videos and workouts on Instagram!
How was cutting your hair live? Were you nervous at all, or just going with the flow?

Haha thank you for keeping up with my Instagram and the live hair cutting:).
I’m a very adventurous person, so when I’ve got an idea to cut my hair I just thought to share the thrill and fun of it with my followers. If it went bad they could laugh with me, if not - they could use the video as a how-to guide. A win-win situation for everyone.

Talking about being adventurous, are there any new subjects or topics coming up?

New subjects or topics on my Instagram - I get ideas from my everyday life. Recently I watched quite a few good movies and TV shows on feminism, so I want to speak more about that. I hope my audience will be ready and willing to support me in this.

With no doubt, we will be there supporting for you and I’m sure many others will too.

You’re an inspiration for a lot of women. What advice would you give to women to feel good in their skin?

I know it might sound weird to some, but I was struggling to feel good in my skin my whole life. I know what it is to feel too skinny, too fat, too stupid or too smart, to feel worthless or not fitting. Unfortunately, being a woman means being oppressed many times in multiple situations. The best thing you can do to help yourself is to seek the guidance of the psychologist, to remember that you’re not alone, and to give yourself more voice step by step. Be yourself and be a little less scared every day.

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Een bericht gedeeld door Lada (@lada_k_) op 20 Sep 2019 om 5:42 (PDT)

( wearing FOXY FANTASY - La Michaux)

Thank you for being so honest, I knowthe modeling industry isn’t always easy. You should be proud of who you are and everything you’ve achieved.

Let’s dream away a bit… How does your favorite vacation look like?

My favorite vacation would be someplace tropical with a lot of coconuts and dancing

(wearing PANDAWA- La Michaux)

How do you prepare yourself for a day at the beach? What are your beach essentials?

My beach essentials include (but are not limited to) La Michaux bikini, a book to read, some oil for my hair and body, SPF mist and a partner in crime of course!

Yaayy, La Michaux for the win! And yes, that partner in crime definitely counts as a beach essential too :).

What kind of activities or sports do you like to do on holiday?

During holidays I don’t like to go to the gym but instead, I swim a lot, ride horses, go on hikes and dance all night long.