@misskarenelson - the modelling veteran — with over 20 years of experience in campaigns for the likes of @chanelofficial , Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. 📍Elson started modelling as a teenager and was discovered at age 16 by the owner of Boss Models in Manchester. Elson's breakthrough came when @stevenmeisel_ shot her for the cover of @VogueItalia on her 18th birthday. 📍She has since worked with many of the world's most renowned fashion photographers including Peter Lindbergh , Mert and Marcus, Steven Klein , Steven Meisel and Ellen Von Unwerth. 📍 Elson has walked the runway for a number of designers including Marc Jacobs (which she did while pregnant), Jean Paul Gaultier , Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen , Dior and Gucci. In August 2012, Elson was one of eight British models chosen to walk during a segment at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. She wore a gold gown by Burberry and walked with her fellow models to David Bowie's song "Fashion." Elson is also a singer-songwriter, having written two full-length albums and performed with her band on the Late Show with David Letterman. Elson featured alongside Tilda Swinton as part of the “ Tim Walker : Wonderful Things” exhibition held at the V&A in 2019. #fashiongram #fashionaddict #top #topmodel #fashionblogger #style #styleblog #instacool #mood #home #celebrityathome #fashionista #british #best #world #fashionblog