I am Italian and I have been an international fashion model starting at the age of 16.
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What makes your style stand out?
Natalie’s style isn’t just about modeling or acting — she crosses over into film, editorial work, talent direction, and entrepreneurship.  This gives her a layered aesthetic: things like runway discipline, cinematic framing, editorial polish, and business-mindedness all feed into what she “looks and feels like.” ⸻ 2. Global & Experiential Background • She started modeling as a teen in Japan and Hawaii.  • She has worked across continents, in various visual media (print, runway, film, mus
What’s your dream fashion moment?
A Global Runway or Editorial Feature Since she started her career modeling in Japan and Hawaii, and has been deeply involved in international fashion and film, her “dream moment” could be something like walking a major global fashion week (Paris, Milan, New York) or being featured in an iconic magazine (Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar) in a way that bridges fashion with storytelling. 2. Blending Fashion & Film Given her dual passions, her dream moment might be something cinematic: e.g. starring in or pr
What would you do with $20,000?
Financial security and growth investment