Russian beauty and top model Olga Pantyushenkova

Olga Pantyushenkova, one of the first Russian top models, was born in 1975 in Leningrad. And in 1994 Olga already collaborated with the Cacharel company, advertising a new fragrance. This perfume creation gained popularity not only due to the scent of new perfumes, but also to Olga's beautiful image.

Olga Pantyushenkova conquered the magical world of cosmetics and perfumery with her angelic beauty. Since childhood, Olga had a dream to become either a top model or an actress. In her childhood dreams, Olga found the support of her mother, who tried to help her daughter in everything.

They sewed together, often discussed models, looking through fashion magazines, which were very few in the USSR at that time. It was at this time, with the support of Raisa Maksimovna Gorbacheva, for Russian women in 1987 the Burda Moden magazine was published. Olga's mother followed not only fashion, but also knew how to sew beautifully, which was important in Soviet times. She followed all the contests taking place, facilitated Olga's participation and supported her. The presence of her mother helped Olga feel confident and at the same time insured Olga against dubious proposals. And in 1991, 16-year-old Olga Pantyushenkova took third place in the competition "Supermodel of the USSR".

Only this turned out to be not as important as the fact that the beautiful girl was noticed by the Moscow agency “Red Stars”. Due to the fact that she was noticed, a contract was signed with the agency "People". This agency was engaged in the selection of actors for film and advertising, as well as the selection of models. Two years later, Olga leaves for Paris, where the People agency deals with her, but two months later she was explained that she had no future in the fashion world, since they were interested in a slightly different image.

I had to go home. Olga wondered what to do? She remembered that in 1991 she met one of the directors of the Elite modeling agency at a competition and decided to go to this agency - they suddenly remember her, after all, 2 years have passed. A possible chance must not be missed.

In the new agency, she was lucky, she met the booker Didier Fernandes, who once worked, Linda Evangelista's career and Naomi Campbell... Didier explained to Olga that being a beauty pageant winner and a top model is not the same thing. There are many beautiful girls, but only a few real top models - stars. Modelif she wants to be successful, she must find her image, arouse the interest of others. It was really difficult. But the second advice turned out to be much simpler - Olga needs to cut off her luxurious hair. Waist-length blonde locks that everyone admired! Yes exactly. She followed this last advice immediately, and immediately turned into a fragile, thin, adorable girl.

The new image turned out to be so successful that offers fell in one after another. Olga worked seven days a week. It was then that her dream was realized - Olga starred for "Cacharel" and became a star, which attracted many agencies. She was invited to participate in shows of collections, in advertising campaigns "Claude Montana", "Louis Vuitton", "Giorgio armani"," Christian Lacroix ". Her face became recognizable. And then she realized that for a star there are not only advantages, but also responsibilities. Now her every step was monitored by the press and professional circles. She had to control herself in everything: in words and deeds, she needed to be extremely careful - and not go to dubious nightclubs or parties, she had to look always good and her behavior had to be impeccable. All this required the status of a famous model.

Proposals continued to come in, but the strength was noticeably fading.Finally, Olga could not stand it, and said - that's it, I can't take it anymore! And then Didier Fernandez helped her again, he supported the girl and advised her not to leave in any case - when her career goes to the pinnacle of success, she should not stop, because there can be only one moment of success. Olga held out.

Olga Pantyushenkova is a star of the 90s. She has appeared in fashion shows for Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Chanel, John Galliano, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent. Her portraits have graced the covers of the most successful fashion magazines. In 2004 Olga Pantyushenkova was invited to the opening of the Chloe boutique in Moscow.

As you can see, the distinctive features of a successful model are not only its beauty, but dedication and hard work in achieving their life goals.