Anatomy of the Chameleon

1 septembre 2009

Isabelle Rogg @ Place (Germany)

What makes a model stand out by her chameleon-abilities ? Where does this rare talent take its roots and how does it express ? These questions get even less easy and slightly tricky when the girl we're talking about has her very own look, with unique features and would actually stand out from the crowd for this alone. But some precious young ladies definitely know how to shine both for their face and the way they morph into different characters. Models are here to model and that's what Isabelle Rogg does best.

The 17-years-old chameleon from Place Models in Hamburg (home of Iris Strubegger and rising stars Inken and Renee) caught our eyes for the first time when she appeared on our favorite magazine's pages as a part of Amica's Casting at Women (Milan, where she's signed abroad). When Christian Oita proposed us another story with Isabelle we highly considered the offer, provided the pictures were more proofs of her undeniable potential. Another story or two in one, actually. As he goes from black and white to preppy colors, from a raw aesthetic to glossy sophistication. Obvious again how she can jump from one world to the other.

Then, we started asking ourselves about the nature of these extreme abilities. Was it an innate talent of hers or is she another of these unpredictable cuties who turn their shyness into brightness when they suddenly see a camera next to them. We might not have the proper answer but her polaroids, true to the spirit of Women, gave us a little clue on what to expect from Ms. Rogg. Certainly a chameleon in her everyday life as well or, at least, a passionate young woman when it comes to her work as a model. Congrats to Christian for capturing this, as much with stardust as with spookiness or subtlety.