Bazhan Iuliia is an international fashion model known for her striking editorials, runway presence and unique personal story. She has worked with designers and photographers across Europe and Asia. Her creative energy, emotional depth, and bold identity as an autistic model make her a standout figure in today’s fashion industry. In this interview for Malvie, she shares her vision, values, and path to becoming a global fashion name.

I decided to take the leap into modeling when I realized that my Law studies didn’t represent the path I wanted for myself. I went through a difficult time, but that moment made me stop and see that my true dream had always been to express myself through my image and reach my full potential. That was the turning point.

My artistic approach is always guided by a balance between technique and humanity. For me, photographing someone is not just about portraying their image, but understanding who they are and what energy they bring. Sensitivity leads the way: observing, listening, and creating a space where the person can express themselves freely. When I connect emotionally with the model, technique naturally follows. It’s their inner essence that I truly aim to capture.

I actually started modeling when I was about 12 years old, mostly photographic work, and it’s something that’s always felt natural to me. I’ve always loved the creative side of it: dressing up, transforming for a theme or concept, and just feeling confident and beautiful in front of the camera. Over the past two years, I decided to take it more seriously and pursue it professionally. Modeling gives me an outlet to express myself, and that sense of confidence is something I th

My dad had a hobby of shooting on film, and when I was a child, we often sat together developing photos — it was so fascinating. I think that’s what planted the love for photography in me.

What first drew me to photography was the magic of being able to freeze a feeling in time — that instant when light, emotion, and story align perfectly. I’ve always been fascinated by how a single image can speak louder than words, revealing the beauty, vulnerability, or power of a moment. Photography became my language for storytelling — a way to translate what I see and feel into something others can experience. New York, for me, became more than just a backdrop; it’s a

Honestly, it feels surreal — in the best way! When I started Girl Meets Brush back in 2015, it was just me with an idea and a passion for creating something I felt was missing in the market. To see how far it’s come — from our first brush set to a full professional range and thriving community — makes me so proud. It’s been an incredible journey, and the best part has definitely been watching our artists grow and seeing our products used everywhere from client work to backsta

Since I was a child, I have always been attracted to art, fashion, photography and reading. Everything that surrounds me was, and still is for me, a source of inspiration. My course of study began in a professional tailoring school, which did not give me the results I hoped to obtain, however. For this reason, after a few years of working in a clothing boutique, I decided to continue my studies and specialize in fashion styling.

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There’s a stillness to writer Melissa Alvarado Sierra, the kind that comes from having lived several lives and survived all of them. When she steps back in front of the camera, barefaced in jeans and a white shirt, it’s not a return to fashion so much as a return to a truer self. Once a model for Carolina Herrera, Peroni, and Jansport, Alvarado Sierra left the industry in 2010, disillusioned by its relentless choreography of perfection. Fourteen years, two cancers, and a long

I’ve always been drawn to it. My love for fashion started since I was a little girl. I grew up in a big family with many cousins who often passed down their clothes to me, and I would spend hours styling outfits and changing looks. I loved creating little stories, imagining that I was a model walking on runways, or featuring in music videos. What began as a game slowly became a passion. Those playful moments were the foundation of my creative expression and eventually sparked

Everytindemin started from a simple frustration. I loved fashion but found most brands out of reach, too expensive, too polished, and often disconnected from real people. I wanted to create something that felt personal and wearable without losing cultural depth. Nigerian fabrics like adire, asò oke and denim already tell strong stories. I just wanted to reframe those stories for a new audience. That’s how Everytindemin began: as an effort to make heritage modern and accessibl

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved working with art and craft. I spent years painting, dancing, and exploring different materials as a form of expression. My first exposure to fashion came through my grandmother. Every time I visited her, the Fashion Channel was on, and she had stacks of Burda magazines I used to flip through. When I was ten, she taught me how to knit - and that opened a whole new world for me.

I remember being both terrified and excited. I had no language, no home, and no real plan — but I had determination. Even in fear, I believed that if I kept moving forward, step by step, I could build a new life.

I’ve always been fascinated by storytelling. As a child, I was captivated by musicals, the way they blended visuals, music, and emotion into something larger than life. When I first picked up a camera, I didn’t have a clear direction; I just practiced relentlessly, trying to capture what I felt rather than just what I saw. Over time, those experiments evolved into a defined style, cinematic, detailed, and emotionally grounded, though I still approach every project with the cu