Za Anjali Srikanth je ustvarjalnost že od nekdaj del njenega pogleda na svet. Rodila se je v Fort Collinsu v Koloradu in odraščala v Kaliforniji, v družini, ki je cenila tako red kot domišljijo. Njen oče je bil inženir s strastjo do slikanja in risanja, njegova ljubezen do umetnosti pa je že zgodaj zaznamovala tudi njo. Naklonjenost barvam, oblikovanju in vizualnemu pripovedovanju jo je sčasoma pripeljala do oblikovanja izdelkov in uporabniških izkušenj, kjer je zgradila poklicno pot, ki povezuje ustvarjalnost s tehnologijo. Za svoje delo je prejela oblikovalske nagrade in priznanja na mednarodnih tekmovanjih, a jo je ves ta čas v ozadju spremljala še druga ustvarjalna strast.
Kreacija: Rohit Verma
Z manekenstvom se je prvič srečala med študijem, vendar se mu je takrat posvetila le za kratek čas. Leta pozneje jo je priložnost za nastop na lokalni modni reviji v Dallasu znova pripeljala na modno brv in obudila strast, ki je dotlej še ni povsem raziskala. En sam nastop je kmalu začrtal novo smer. V Dallasu je začela nastopati vse pogosteje, nato pa svojo pot nadaljevala v New Yorku, kjer so jo tempo, razsežnost in energija modnega sveta spodbudili, da se je manekenstvu posvetila resneje.
Kreacija: Rohit Verma
Ena ključnih prelomnic je bila priložnost za sodelovanje z Rohitom Vermo, oblikovalcem, znanim po sodelovanju z bollywoodskimi zvezdniki. Nastop v njegovih kreacijah je obogatil njen modni portfelj, vendar ji je izkušnja dala veliko več kot pomembno referenco. Med sodelovanjem v New Yorku ji je zaupal misel, ki jo spremlja še danes: ko stopiš na modno brv, ne predstavljaš le sebe in oblikovalca, temveč tudi vse rokodelce, ki so oblačilu vdahnili življenje, od ustvarjalcev vezenin in okrasja iz perlic do tistih, ki so poskrbeli za zadnje podrobnosti.
Ta pogled je povsem spremenil njen odnos do modne brvi. Vsak nastop je dobil globlji smisel, sama pa je začutila več samozavesti, odgovornosti in jasnejši namen. Zapomnila si je tudi njegov nasvet, naj še naprej izpopolnjuje hojo, poziranje in odrsko prezenco. Ko je njegove kreacije znova predstavila v Dallasu, je pri sebi že opazila napredek. Njeni gibi so bili bolj obvladani in premišljeni, bolje pa je razumela tudi, kako predstaviti oblačilo ter ob tem izkazati spoštovanje do dela, vloženega vanj. Ta izkušnja je odločilno vplivala na to, kako je začela dojemati svoj manekenski potencial.
Milanski teden mode ji je nato odprl vrata do novih mednarodnih priložnosti. Nastopi za več oblikovalcev v eni najpomembnejših modnih prestolnic so povečali njeno prepoznavnost in obogatili portfelj z izkušnjami onkraj lokalnih in nacionalnih modnih brvi. V Milanu je postala del mednarodnega ustvarjalnega okolja, v katerem so se srečevali oblikovalci, fotografi in modeli z različnih koncev sveta. To je bil pomemben korak na njeni poti, ob katerem je manekenstvo začela dojemati kot kariero, ki lahko preseže meje posameznega mesta ali trga.
Njena milanska izkušnja je segala tudi onkraj modne brvi. Sodelovala je z nadarjenimi fotografi pri snemanju modnih editorialov po mestu, v katerih so stolnica Duomo, zgodovinske ulice in arhitektura postali del vizualne pripovedi. Snemanja so ji omogočila raziskovanje bolj prefinjenega modnega izraza in ji vlila dodatno samozavest pred objektivom. Na modni brvi je izpopolnjevala gibanje, občutek za ritem in prezenco, pri editorialih pa izraznost, delo s koti telesa in obraza ter ustvarjanje razpoloženja v enem samem posnetku. Te izkušnje so jo oblikovale v bolj vsestransko in samozavestno manekenko.
Kreacija: Rohit Verma
Manekenstvo zanjo pomeni veliko več kot le nošenje lepih oblačil. Zahteva disciplino, zbranost in razumevanje oblikovalčevega sporočila. Verjame, da mora manekenka začutiti oblačilo, razpoloženje kolekcije in zgodbo posameznega videza. Enako pomemben je profesionalen odnos. Točnost, upoštevanje navodil, dobra komunikacija in hvaležnost ljudem, ki so ji ponudili prve priložnosti, so zanjo temelji dolgoročne kariere.
Njen pristop k modi zaznamujejo tudi oblikovalske izkušnje. Z leti dela z vizualnimi koncepti, uporabniško izkušnjo in ustvarjalnim reševanjem problemov je razvila občutek za podrobnosti ter razumevanje, kako ideje predstaviti jasno in prepričljivo. Ta pogled danes prenaša na modno brv in pred fotografski objektiv. Sodeluje tudi pri Threddlu, tehnološki platformi za modno maloprodajo, ki je nastala v sodelovanju z ustanoviteljicami, in je avtorica novele The Green Saree. Tako svoji poklicni poti, ki povezuje različna ustvarjalna področja, dodaja še literarno razsežnost.
Kreacija: Rohit Verma
Kreacija: Rohit Verma
Manekenstvo zanjo pomeni več kot le nošenje lepih oblačil. Zahteva disciplino, zbranost in razumevanje sporočila, ki ga želi prenesti oblikovalec. Verjame, da mora manekenka razumeti oblačilo, začutiti razpoloženje kolekcije in poznati zgodbo posameznega videza. Enako pomemben je profesionalen odnos. Točnost, upoštevanje navodil, dobra komunikacija in hvaležnost ljudem, ki so ji ponudili prve priložnosti, so zanjo temelji trajne kariere.
Njen pristop k modi zaznamujejo tudi izkušnje iz oblikovanja. Z leti dela z vizualnimi koncepti, uporabniško izkušnjo in ustvarjalnim reševanjem problemov je razvila pozornost do podrobnosti ter razumevanje, kako predstaviti ideje. Ta pogled danes prenaša na modno brv in pred fotografski objektiv. Sodeluje tudi pri Threddlu, tehnološki platformi za modno maloprodajo, ki je nastala v sodelovanju z ustanoviteljicami, in je avtorica novele The Green Saree. S pisanjem svoji poklicni poti, ki povezuje različna ustvarjalna področja, dodaja še literarno razsežnost.
Danes se vse bolj posveča manekenstvu ter nadgrajuje svoj portfelj z nastopi na modnih brveh in snemanji editorialov. Dallas ji je omogočil vrnitev v modni svet, New York jo je spodbudil k napredku. Sodelovanje z Rohitom Vermo ji je vlilo samozavest in dalo jasnejšo smer, Milano pa ji je prinesel mednarodne izkušnje ter priložnost, da se preizkusi na svetovnem modnem prizorišču. Vsak korak jo je približal karieri, ki se ji zdaj želi posvetiti še resneje.
Kreacija: Rohit Verma
Njena zgodba se še piše in prav v tem je njen čar. Vrnitev k nekdanji strasti je prerasla v novo poklicno poglavje, ki ga gradijo samozavest, disciplina in pripravljenost na nenehno učenje. Pred novo sezono modnih revij se Anjali Srikanth pripravlja na nadaljevanje poti v Parizu in drugih pomembnih modnih prestolnicah, kjer želi pridobivati izkušnje in utrditi svojo mednarodno prepoznavnost. Razvijati se želi z nastopi na modnih brveh, snemanji editorialov in sodelovanji, ki ji ponujajo ustvarjalne izzive ter nove poklicne priložnosti. Modna brv tako zanjo postaja prostor, kjer vse bolj jasno oblikuje svojo prihodnost v modi.
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Building a Future in International Modeling: Anjali Srikanth
For Anjali Srikanth, creativity has always shaped the way she sees the world. Born in Fort Collins, Colorado, and raised in California, she grew up in a family that valued both structure and imagination. Her father, an engineer with a passion for painting and drawing, was one of her earliest artistic influences. This affinity for color, design and visual storytelling eventually led her to a career in product and experience design, bringing together creativity and technology. Her work earned recognition through design awards and international competitions, yet alongside her professional achievements, another creative passion continued to take shape.
Designer: Rohit Verma
She first explored modeling during college, though only briefly. Years later, an opportunity to walk in a local fashion show in Dallas brought her back to the runway, rekindling a passion she had never fully pursued. What began with a single show soon opened up a new direction. She became a regular presence on Dallas runways before expanding to New York, where the pace, scale and energy of the fashion scene inspired her to pursue modeling more seriously.
Designer: Rohit Verma
One of her defining moments came with the opportunity to walk for Rohit Verma, a designer known for dressing Bollywood celebrities. The collaboration brought a significant fashion credit to her portfolio, but its impact went far beyond that. While working together in New York, Verma shared a thought that has stayed with her: stepping onto the runway means representing not only yourself and the designer, but every artisan who helped bring the garment to life, from those responsible for the embroidery and beadwork to those perfecting the finishing details.
That perspective transformed her understanding of the runway, giving each appearance a deeper sense of purpose and responsibility, as well as greater confidence. She also took to heart his advice to keep refining her walk, poses and overall presence. By the time she walked for him again in Dallas, she could recognize her own progress. Her movements were more controlled and deliberate, and she had a deeper understanding of how to present a garment while honoring the craftsmanship behind it. The experience marked a turning point in how she saw her potential as a model.
Milan Fashion Week then opened the door to new international opportunities. Walking for several designers in one of the world’s leading fashion capitals increased her visibility and expanded her portfolio beyond local and national runways. Immersed in a creative community of designers, photographers and models from around the world, she gained a broader perspective on the industry. Milan marked an important step in establishing her international presence and helped her see modeling as a career that could extend beyond a single city or market.
Her experience in Milan also reached beyond the runway. She collaborated with talented photographers on high-fashion editorials across the city, with the Duomo, historic streets and architecture becoming part of the visual narrative. These shoots allowed her to explore a more refined approach to modeling and strengthened her confidence in front of the camera. While the runway sharpened her movement, timing and presence, editorial work developed her understanding of expression, angles and the ability to convey a mood in a single frame. Together, these experiences helped her become a more versatile and assured model.
Designer: Rohit Verma
For her, modeling is about much more than wearing beautiful clothes. It demands discipline, awareness and an understanding of the designer’s vision. She believes a model must connect with the garment, the mood of the collection and the story behind each look. Professionalism is equally important. Punctuality, responsiveness to direction, clear communication and gratitude toward those who offered her first opportunities are, in her view, essential to building a lasting career.
Her background in design also informs her approach to fashion. Years of working with visual concepts, user experience and creative problem-solving have sharpened her attention to detail and her understanding of how ideas are communicated. She now brings that perspective to the runway and her photographic work. She is also involved in Threddle, a fashion retail technology platform developed with female founders, and is the author of the novella The Green Saree. These pursuits add further depth to a career that spans design, fashion and literature.
Designer: Rohit Verma
Designer: Rohit Verma
For her, modeling means more than wearing beautiful clothes. It requires discipline, awareness and an understanding of what the designer wants to communicate. She believes a model must understand the garment, connect with the mood of the collection and appreciate the story behind each look. Professionalism matters just as much. Being punctual, responding to direction, communicating clearly and remembering those who offered her first opportunities are all part of building a lasting career.
Her background in design has also shaped her approach to fashion. Years of working with visual concepts, user experience and creative problem-solving have sharpened her attention to detail and her understanding of how ideas are presented. She brings that perspective to both the runway and editorial shoots. She is also involved in Threddle, a fashion retail technology platform created with female founders, and is the author of the novella The Green Saree. These pursuits add another dimension to a career that spans design, fashion and literature.
Today, she is increasingly focused on modeling and strengthening her runway and editorial portfolio. Dallas offered her a way back into fashion, while New York challenged her to grow. Walking for Rohit Verma gave her greater confidence and a clearer sense of direction. Milan brought international experience and the opportunity to see herself on a global stage. Each step has brought her closer to the career she is now determined to pursue more seriously.
Designer: Rohit Verma
Her story is still unfolding, and that may be its most exciting aspect. What began as a return to an earlier passion has grown into a new professional chapter, shaped by confidence, discipline and a willingness to keep learning. As she looks toward the next runway season, Anjali Srikanth is preparing to continue her journey in Paris and other major fashion capitals, broadening her experience and strengthening her international presence. She hopes to grow through runway appearances, editorial work and collaborations that challenge her creatively and move her career forward. For Anjali, the runway is becoming a place where her future in fashion takes shape.
Produkcija: Monarch Global Agency, @monarchglobalagency Model: Anjali Srikanth, @anj.ana4728 Odnosi z javnostmi in koordinacija: Monarch Global Agency, @monarchglobalagency Fotografije: @keithjoshuaphotography, @lucas.lagana.fotografo Oblikovalec: Rohit Verma, @rohitverma Besedilo: Monarch Global Agency, @monarchglobalagency
