She’s a supermodel, a spokesperson for elite fashion brands, an artist and a celebrity, who’s paved her way from Palermo, Sicily, through New York City and back to Milan.
She’s one determined, talented and driven lady with classical looks – fit with blond locks and blue eyes…
She’s Eva Riccobono.
Also known as the face of Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Gianfranco Ferre, Emanuel Ungaro and the list goes on.
One bright (or perhaps dark?) day, she had an a-ha moment: These gorgeous blond locks? So 2013.
It didn’t take long (pun intended) for her to reach for the scissors and cut a long story short. Very short.
Yes, just like that, Eva sheared her long locks and from a classical (but a bit mild and boring) beauty – turned into something else entirely.
And so she appeared with this bouncy chic bob on the red carpet.
A bob that turned out to be pretty versatile. From a strictly retro look:
To a somewhat younger and edgier style:
And here’s one that’s so full of personality:
It’s amazing how with one brave haircut, she left the comfort zone of being “another gorgeous beauty” or even a fashionista and entered the realm of true fashion icons, with an unforgettable signature style, a-la Anna Wintour.
It’s not every day that you find such a great example for Ralph Lauren’s timeless quote:
style is very personal. it has nothing to do with fashion. fashion is over quickly, style is forever.
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