The famous supermodel and ‘Victoria’s Secret Angel’ Stella Maxwell was photographed in Armenia for the cover of Vogue Russia’s October 2015 issue. Maxwell’s outfits and accessories were inspired by traditional Armenian Taraz (national costume). The American photographer with Armenian roots David Mushegain photographed Stella Maxwell with colorful backgrounds of Armenian cultural symbols like dried fruits and carpets, as evidenced by the photos posted of the model on Instagram. Both the photographer David Mushegain, who has never before visited Armenia, and his friend Stella Maxwell were amazed by the beauty of the country.
David Mushegain first announced the project on his Instagram:
Judging by the smilies and hearts Maxwell used to sign her Armenian photo-shoot pictures on the Instagram, we can safely assume that she was quite satisfied with them. Her fans too seemed very pleased and intrigued with her pictures.
According to reports on the way to the airport, Stella asked to stop the car so she could gather a bouquet of red poppies. In Armenia, the color red is a symbol of femininity.
Armenian photographer David Galstyan has also collaborated with David Mushegain for the photoshoot.
See bellow a collection of pictures from the photo-shoot published online.
Bravo David ! Indeed you are talented, you could capture the beauty of everything Armenian
together with the most stunning model, the beautiful Stella Maxwell .
David and Stella, Very well done. My hat’s off to you both.
Truly inspiring work
I would love to find out who the designers of these outfits are.
It looks like Jivan is having the time of his life.
I’m not a poet, God is one
I’m not a painter, God is one
His hands can do what no one
Has imagined can be done
Armenia the sacred land of the Lord
Jauntily open to all to jump aboard
In solid backdrop boasting to support
A Stella-r model who came forth
I see that as the masterful stroke
In all the shots she can almost talk
The language
Armenian
In coherence and sage
It’s not a miracle
It’s possible.
How much money is not needed for this?? our family’s business is industrial land and commercial buildings. my dad is my family. Be your SLOB fam eats profit. I wanted to work in the family business. BTW ppl used to say we owned half of Fontana. Now they say why you selling off the land? where is your uncle going now?? we Hy did that house get condemned?? I.E.
Bull Honkey!! Liar!! Dave when with our cousin Kalem Kazarian in them I’d ’90s. Who the f..k you think was making “scarfs”? Knot David Edward. old ladies in Armenian. no sweat?? Mama told me ya better shop around