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In this edition of #BehindTheImage, Models.com speaks with London & Paris-based stylist Nell Kalonji (@nellkalonji). From her early love of fashion and costumes to landing her first break with a three-month internship at Dazed and eventually working full-time with Katie Shillingford, Kalonji has a portfolio that includes British Vogue, AnOther Magazine, and working with Shygirl. She shares with Models.com more on her career journey, the vision behind co-founding @rubricinitiative, and the impact she hopes to leave. Find the full interview only on Models.com 🔗

Sophie Okonedo for the British Fashion Awards 2024 wearing Loewe by Jonathan Anderson @loewe @jonathan.anderson Jewellery: @alighieri_jewellery Make-up: @jimmystam_ Thank you to the angels @tylerjxckson @clothildetresca and the whole Loewe team♥️

Alva Claire for the British Fashion Awards 2024 wearing custom Jawara Alleyne @alvaclaire @jawaraalleyne Shoes: @aminamuaddiofficial Jewellery: @buchererfinejewellery Hair: @alipirzadeh Make-up: @beasweetbeauty Alva, my Queen! Jawara, working with you on this and witnessing your process was so inspiring. So much love for you both ♥️ Last slide … clearly very pleased

Nilnuwan & Nuchita & Sachin & Sandaruwan for Dazed Mena issue 00 @dazedmiddleeast @surfapple @gmsandaruwan_sl @nuchitha_sl @sachin_tharakas Photography: @bharatsikkastudio Styling: #nellkalonji Senu is wearing @jacquemus @nike Creative Direction: @jesswithjuice & @d.pika Hair: @kondeceylon Makeup: @flawlessbyshari Casting: @nafisa_kap @insearchof.agency Producer: @ash.shaniah @santulancreative Local Producers: @ryanwijayaratne @jonathanwijayaratne @youremyfavoritenyc Styling assistants: @honordangerfield @taragermani @lordsonic and @hayleydownes_ Production Assistants: @shals.amarasuriya & Harin Katipearchi Editor-in-Chief: @AhmadASwaid Fashion Director: @Omaimass Creative Director: @Chndy_ Deputy Editor: @SarraAlayyan Art Director: @Da.o.ud Content Director: @FadyNageeb Creative Producer: @fatimamouradd

SENU for Dazed Mena issue 00 @dazedmiddleeast @senu_madushani Photography: @bharatsikkastudio Styling: #nellkalonji Senu is wearing @jacquemus @nike Creative Direction: @jesswithjuice & @d.pika Hair: @kondeceylon Makeup: @flawlessbyshari Casting: @nafisa_kap @insearchof.agency Producer: @ash.shaniah @santulancreative Local Producers: @ryanwijayaratne @jonathanwijayaratne @youremyfavoritenyc Styling assistants: @honordangerfield @taragermani @lordsonic and @hayleydownes_ Production Assistants: @shals.amarasuriya & Harin Katipearchi Special thanks to @claireburman @zzaynss @mischanot @alexanderfury and Prinita Thevarajah Editor-in-Chief: @AhmadASwaid Fashion Director: @Omaimass Creative Director: @Chndy_ Deputy Editor: @SarraAlayyan Art Director: @Da.o.ud Content Director: @FadyNageeb Creative Producer: @fatimamouradd

TARA for Dazed Mena issue 00 @dazedmiddleeast @blazin.gurl Photography: @bharatsikkastudio Styling: #nellkalonji Tara is wearing @jacquemus @mowalola Creative Direction: @jesswithjuice & @d.pika Hair: @kondeceylon Makeup: @flawlessbyshari Casting: @nafisa_kap @insearchof.agency Producer: @ash.shaniah @santulancreative Local Producers: @ryanwijayaratne @jonathanwijayaratne @youremyfavoritenyc Styling assistants: @honordangerfield @taragermani @lordsonic and @hayleydownes_ Production Assistants: @shals.amarasuriya & Harin Katipearchi Editor-in-Chief: @AhmadASwaid Fashion Director: @Omaimass Creative Director: @Chndy_ Deputy Editor: @SarraAlayyan Art Director: @Da.o.ud Content Director: @FadyNageeb Creative Producer: @fatimamouradd

NUCHITHA & SACHIN for Dazed Mena issue 00 @dazedmiddleeast @nuchitha_sl @sachin_tharakasl Photography: @bharatsikkastudio Styling: #nellkalonji Sachin is wearing @loewe Creative Direction: @jesswithjuice & @d.pika Hair: @kondeceylon Makeup: @flawlessbyshari Casting: @nafisa_kap @insearchof.agency Producer: @ash.shaniah @santulancreative Local Producers: @ryanwijayaratne @jonathanwijayaratne @youremyfavoritenyc Styling assistants: @honordangerfield @taragermani @lordsonic and @hayleydownes_ Production Assistants: @shals.amarasuriya & Harin Katipearchi Editor-in-Chief: @AhmadASwaid Fashion Director: @Omaimass Creative Director: @Chndy_ Deputy Editor: @SarraAlayyan Art Director: @Da.o.ud Content Director: @FadyNageeb Creative Producer: @fatimamouradd

🖤SENU 🖤 for Dazed Mena issue 00 @dazedmiddleeast @senu_madushani Photography: @bharatsikkastudio Styling: #nellkalonji Senu is wearing @balenciaga Creative Direction: @jesswithjuice & @d.pika Hair: @kondeceylon Makeup: @flawlessbyshari Casting: @nafisa_kap @insearchof.agency Producer: @ash.shaniah @santulancreative Local Producers: @ryanwijayaratne @jonathanwijayaratne @youremyfavoritenyc Styling assistants: @honordangerfield @taragermani @lordsonic and @hayleydownes_ Production Assistants: @shals.amarasuriya & Harin Katipearchi Special thanks to @claireburman @zzaynss @mischanot @alexanderfury and Prinita Thevarajah Editor-in-Chief: @AhmadASwaid Fashion Director: @Omaimass Creative Director: @Chndy_ Deputy Editor: @SarraAlayyan Art Director: @Da.o.ud Content Director: @FadyNageeb Creative Producer: @FatimaMouradd

In Tamil, Ocean and Love look and sound the same. For Sri Lanka’s community of surfers, the waves are both.. “For all these surfers, the practice goes beyond sport or skill—it’s spiritual. Waves are not about competition; they are a place for connection, humility, and peace,” writes @prinita.thevarajah. Shot by @Bharatsikkastudio and styled by @NellKalonji, on the southern and eastern coasts of the Island, Dazed MENA explores a new generation rewriting what it means to ride the waves, finding their place in the rhythm of the ocean. Creative Direction: @jesswithjuice and @d.pika Casting: @nafisa_kap @insearchof.agency Producer: @ash.shaniah @santulancreative Local Producers: @ryanwijayaratne @jonathanwijayaratne @youremyfavoritenyc Editor-in-Chief: @AhmadASwaid Fashion Director: @Omaimasss Creative Director: @Chndy_ Deputy Editor: @SarraAlayyan Art Director: @Da.o.ud Content Director: @FadyNageeb Creative Producer: @FatimaMouradd Nilnuwan Madusara and Sandaruwan Madusara wear Jacquemus #DazedMENA Issue 00 #CreativityInTheAgeOfChaos

Modern Matter AW19 @modernmattermagazine @olu.odukoya @daniel_s_makeup @naokawakamihair #nellkalonji

Barbara Crane

Prada x Luncheon @prada @luncheonmagazine Photography by @leilaschiraz Styled by #nellkalonji Models @reneedoes & @l_o_u_i_s_e_a_h_l Casting @_hollycullen Lighting @pascalschrattenecker Lighting assistant @danielwndt Hair by @prpgndawien Make up by @parnia_sar Make up assistant @alarakocman Styling assistants @honordangerfield @aliyahok Production @katharinakitz @worldwildwet @neverbeenbefore_agency