The Russian supermodel, 33, who stars in The Kooples' Spring/Summer 2019 campaign, also collaborated with the French brand to create her own collection of stylish handbags appropriately named the “Irina.”
As a busy mom to1-year-old daughter Lea De Seine,who she shares with boyfriendBradley Cooper, Shayk designed the leather top-handle (available in multiple colors, textures and prints) as a multi-use accessory.
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“Every time you run out of the house you always forget your mirror,” Shayk toldVogueUK,noting that encased in the bowling ball-shaped bag is a concealed mirror. “My bag is also soft enough that you can put it in your luggage and not worry about damaging it. I travel a lot – and I take a lot with me! – so that was important.”
The opportunity to partner with The Kooples came to be after fellow model and close friend Stella Maxwell (who also stars in The Kooples campaign and designed her own bags) recommended Shayk for the gig.
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“[She] said, ‘Oh, my friend Irina would be perfect,’ so that’s how I was brought into The Kooples.” Shayk said toGlamourUK. “I think it’s really special!”
One of the “Irina” handbags the supermodel designed for The Kooples.The Kooples
The internet couldn’t stop buzzing about Shayk ever since she wasfirst to lead a standing ovationfor Cooper and his costarLady Gaga’smoving “Shallow” performanceduring Sunday’sOscars. But don’t expect the supermodel toreveal many details about her private lifewith the actor and their daughter.
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“I think it’s all about personal choice,” she toldGlamour UKthis year. “Because my work requires me to be out there, I just decided my personal life will be quiet. That’s why it’s called personal, because it’s something for you and your family, and I feel happy with it.”
source: people.com
