Komaj 15-letna Veronika že začenja oblikovati svojo ustvarjalno pot. Odraščala je v svetu mode in zabavne industrije ter prvič stopila pred fotografski objektiv ob svoji mami. Danes se k modelingu vrača z novim občutkom samostojnosti in jasno željo, da bi modni svet raziskovala pod svojimi pogoji. Zanimajo jo moda, glasba, izobraževanje in podjetništvo, obenem pa predstavlja generacijo mladih, ki želi biti slišana, obravnavana resno in prepoznana po tem, kar lahko doseže.
Veronika, odraščali ste v svetu mode in zabavne industrije, zdaj pa začenjate oblikovati svojo pot. Kaj vam pomeni, da v ta svet vstopate pod svojimi pogoji?
Že kot majhna sem se z manekenstvom ukvarjala skupaj z mamo, zdaj pa si poskušam ustvariti svojo pot v modni industriji. Želim izkusiti, kako je delati kot model in biti pri tem samostojna.
Naravno prehajate med modo in glasbo. Kateri od teh svetov vam predstavlja pristnejši ustvarjalni jezik – in zakaj?
Iskreno imam oba enako rada, toda če bi morala izbrati, bi izbrala modo. Že od otroštva si želim ustanoviti svojo blagovno znamko oblačil, moda pa je že od nekdaj del mojega življenja.
Že od mladih let razmišljate podjetniško in tudi o ustvarjanju lastne blagovne znamke. Če bi lahko zgradili nekaj povsem svojega, kaj bi želeli s tem sporočiti o svoji generaciji?
Želela bi širiti sporočilo, da so tudi otroci ljudje. Mnogi na otroke in najstnike gledajo zviška ali menijo, da ne morejo doseči enakih stvari kot odrasli. Sama se s tem nikakor ne strinjam.
Sodelovanje z Antoinom Verglasom je zaznamovalo novo poglavje v vašem odnosu do modelinga. Kako ste se počutili, ko ste se pred fotografski objektiv vrnili z drugačnim zavedanjem o tem, kdo ste?
Čudovito je bilo spoznati, da lahko sama izberem svojo življenjsko pot. Ko sem bila mlajša, sem se ukvarjala z manekenstvom, vendar v tem nisem zares uživala. Zdaj, ko sem starejša, se želim vrniti, saj vem, da je to moja odločitev in nekaj, v čemer bom resnično uživala.
Pri 15 letih se vam odpira veliko možnosti – v glasbi, modi, izobraževanju in podjetništvu. Ko si predstavljate sebe čez pet let, kakšna ženska in ustvarjalna osebnost želite postati?
Upam, da bom postala oseba, ki bo druge navdihovala, da si prizadevajo za boljše. Od nekdaj občudujem najstnice, ki so javno spregovorile o pomembnih vprašanjih, kot sta Malala Yousafzai in Greta Thunberg.
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VERONIKA: FASHION ON HER OWN TERMS
At just 15, Veronika is beginning to shape a creative path of her own. Having grown up surrounded by fashion and entertainment, she first stepped in front of the camera alongside her mother. Today, she is returning to modeling with a new sense of independence and a clear desire to explore the industry on her own terms. With interests spanning fashion, music, education and entrepreneurship, Veronika represents a generation of young people determined to be heard, taken seriously and recognised for what they can achieve.
Veronika, you grew up around fashion and entertainment, but you’re now beginning to define your own path. What does it mean to you to step into this world on your own terms?
From a young age, I modeled alongside my mom, but now I’m trying to forge my own path in the modeling industry. I really want to experience what it is like to model and work independently.
You move naturally between fashion and music. Which of these worlds feels most like your true creative language—and why?
I honestly love them both equally, but if I had to choose, it would be fashion. Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to start my own clothing company, and fashion has always been a part of my life.
You’ve been entrepreneurial from a young age and are already thinking about creating your own brand. If you could build something entirely your own, what would you want it to say about your generation?
I would want it to convey the message that children are people too. Many people view children and teenagers as being beneath them or assume that they cannot achieve what adults can. I personally don’t agree with that at all.
Working with Antoine Verglas marked a new chapter in your relationship with modeling. How did it feel to return to the camera with a different sense of who you are?
It felt wonderful to be able to choose my own path in life. When I was little, I modeled, but I didn’t really enjoy it. Now that I’m older, I want to return to it, knowing that it is my choice and something I will genuinely enjoy.
At 15, you’re at the beginning of so many possibilities—music, fashion, education and entrepreneurship. When you imagine yourself five years from now, what kind of woman and creative force do you hope to become?
I hope to become someone who inspires others to do better. I have always looked up to teenagers who have spoken publicly about important issues, such as Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg.
Model: Veronika Block Fotografije: Antoine Verglas @lantoineverglas Produkcija: @say__media Oblačila: hlače (Edikted), majica in klobuk (Ralf Lauren), ogrlica (Gorjana), superge (Antistuca Tigers)
