Behind The Seams | Idol Shoot | Model Elena Sudakova

Smouldering Scorpio Elena Sudakova has quite a story. The Russian beauty trained as a dancer and gymnast and was even offered a place on Cirque du Soleil but turned it down to pursue modelling. Elena has been featured in editorials for V, Interview, Italian Glamour and Italian Vogue and is also the new campaign model for Idol collection 9 that's out in the shops in the first week of June. So it’s over to the gorgeous Elena as seen here being spritzed by hair creative Gow Tanaka.

What do you enjoy about working as a model?
I enjoy travelling, meeting new people, going to nice places for shoots and being as creative I can. I love Australia with its beautiful little islands and I also really like the desert.

What do you think will be the hottest trend for summer?
Colourful maxi dresses.

What makes you happy?
The sun!

What are your three wardrobe staples?
I would say loose comfortable pants, my heavy military boots and also a leather jacket.

Which artists do you admire?
There are many artists that I admire although I would not say that there’s one in particular. I enjoy art and going to exhibitions but I prefer a more classical, romantic style as opposed to modern movements…I love the Louvre!

What would you be doing if you were not a model?
I would be in the circus.

Who or what inspires you?
Good music inspires me the most…I really enjoy listening to Indie Rock.

I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE MORE NOTICE OF…their behaviour.

I’M GOOD AT…dancing.

I’M BAD AT…writing.

I RELAX BY…doing yoga.

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE…friends, sun and music.

MY NEXT AMBITION IS TO…set up a yoga studio.