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Karen Elson

published on 26 November 2014

With her fiery red hair British model Karen Elson always stood out from her contemporaries. Her haunting beauty made her one of the most sought-after models in the late 1990s and a favourite for designer Alexander McQueen who cast her in his theatrical runway presentations. Sitting down with Nick Knight, Elson delves into the moments that define her immense career, including stories from working with photographers Steven Meisel, Mario Sorrenti and more.

With her fiery red hair British model Karen Elson always stood out from her contemporaries. Her haunting beauty made her one of the most sought-after models in the late 1990s and a favourite for designer Alexander McQueen who cast her in his theatrical runway presentations. Sitting down with Nick Knight, Elson delves into the moments that define her immense career, including stories from working with photographers Steven Meisel, Mario Sorrenti and more.

Karen Elson on Steven Meisel
Karen Elson on Alexander McQueen
Karen Elson on Mario Sorrenti
Karen Elson on Mert & Marcus
Karen Elson on Nick Knight
Karen Elson on Craig McDean
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