VALERIJA KELAVA
Top model Valerija Kelava, born in Slovenia, made her mark on the fashion scene opening the SS10 CHRISTOPHER KANE show in London. Soon after, the industry couldn't get enough of her and her list of credits grew rapidly. Photographers include Juergen Teller, Karim Sadli, Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Paolo Roversi and Lachlan Bailey to name a few. CELINE, JIL SANDER, MISSONI, BURBERRY, BALENCIAGA and PRADA are amongst the brands who have chosen Valerija to represent them in their advertising campaigns while many fashion publications including the various Vogues, i-D, W, Dazed & Confused, Numero France and Pop featured her in fashion editorials and covers. Valerija's most recent entrepeneurial adventure has her embarked on an independent sustainable project called JUST A CORPSE, a luxury leisure and body-wear brand suitable for a wide range of activities. Created by Valerija and Uros Belantic, a Paris-based fashion designer with experience within the industry and a history of creating costumes for ballet troupes.