Model: Tatiana Lyadochkina

Origin: Tatiana was born in Penza, Russia on the 17th of March 1988

About: Tatiana Lyadochkina is a 2000s model that thrived during the Doll Face era. Tatiana walked for brands like Dior, Givenchy, Chanel, D&G and was the face of the Spring 2006 Vivienne Westwood campaign. Lyadochkina has graced the cover of Glamour Italia, Madame Figaro Japan, L'Officiel Ukraine & Nylon Canada.

Start: At the age of 14 a friend brought Lyadochkina to the S-Models Modeling School. After 8 months of classes she flew to Odessa, Ukraine where she shot her first professional pictures. Those pictures were sent to Paris and a few months later she was booked to model in Paris, Milan, Tokyo & New York

In Conversation:

Do you remember your first show? Can you tell us a bit about your runway debut?

It was in Paris, the show was called Enzuvan. I always wanted to work from the beginning of my career with big designers who run the fashion world.

How did your parents feel about you travelling all alone to the major fashion capitals?

My Father didn’t want me to go but my Mum supported me in every single way and then my Father understood how important it was for me and gave me his approval.

Can you describe what it was like for your life to change almost overnight? From Penza to Paris, Milan, New York & Tokyo.

For me it was normal. I was just living my own dream and the universe made it into reality, I was very excited.

What did you originally want to become before your friend took you to the S-Models Modeling School?

I had no idea actually, my friend just told me to try and go to the agency and I felt very good there.

What was the scariest experience you had while modelling?

I guess it was airplanes and the turbulence.

Looking back at your high fashion career, what are you most proud of?

Being able to help my family and bringing my mum to see Paris.

Would you like to see your nephew become a model or do you think the business is too dangerous?Yes why not, as he wishes.

Special thanks to @lyadochkina.archive

Find more about Tatiana on her instagram @tatiana.lyadochkina