I’m a huge fan of Lorde’s music and I’m really digging her style these days. That hair, those brows – I’m not surprised she’s on the May cover of Fashion Magazine (on stands now).
****Cover Credits: Photographed by Chris Nicholls and styled by Zeina Esmail. Lorde wears a dress, and earrings, both by Dolce & Gabbana. Hair and makeup by Simone Otis for P1M.CA/TRESEMMÉ HAIR CARE.***
I can’t believe this New Zealand singer/songwriter is only 17 years old! She seems so put together and has so much self awareness! I was definitely not like that when I was 17 
Gracing the cover of her first Canadian magazine she also talks about breaking the typical pop princess mold, while revealing wisdom beyond her years. Check out the excerpts from Fashion Magazine’s exclusive interview + I have some exclusive behind the scenes photos from the shoot!
On her strong sense of self:
“I know who I am,” she notes when she looks at a cherry-red biker jacket by Saint Laurent, “and I’m not this.”
On kids today:
“I think young people have changed the way we view pop culture…we now have this discerning power. We all have Tumblers, we curate imagery every day. We can sniff out bullshit faster.”
photo credit: FASHION’s Assistant Fashion Editor, Eliza Grossman (@ElizaGrossman)
On industry stereotypes & pressures:
“I’m drawn to women who aren’t painted in history as sweet figures,” she says. “Patti Smith was prickly. She was frustrated. She didn’t take people’s shit. There’s no better music idol for young women, because there is a lot of pressure for us to be really positive all the time. Every photo shoot I do, I get asked for big smiles, and I shouldn’t have to be that way.”
photo credit: FASHION’s Assistant Fashion Editor, Eliza Grossman (@ElizaGrossman)
On accomplishing so much, so young:
“There are very few limits on what can be achieved by anyone of any age, living anywhere and of any race, because of the web…I’m proof of that.”
photo credit: FASHION’s Assistant Fashion Editor, Eliza Grossman (@ElizaGrossman)
This girl is so cool – I think she has a lot in the confidence department among many adults – never mind teens! I hope she stays on this path of success and stays true to herself on her journey.
photo credit: FASHION’s Assistant Fashion Editor, Eliza Grossman (@ElizaGrossman)
Are you a fan of Lorde and her music? Be sure to pick up your copy of Fashion Magazine for the full interview!
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She definitely seems wise beyond her years. Also I just love her music
I agree – and yes her music is amazing!
Lorde is so gorgeous! It is hard to believe that she’s only 17
I know, I keep forgetting too!