Croatian model Petra Vujevic took a year off from pursing a university degree in computer science to give modeling a try. It seems to have paid off with several gigs at New York Fashion Week this fall.
From university to runway —
Croatian model Petra Vujevic took a year off from pursing a university degree in computer science to give modeling a try. It seems to have paid off with several gigs at New York Fashion Week this fall.
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The 20-year-old stands front and center for designer Christine Alcalay's presentation of her 2013 spring season collection.
From university to runway —
The 20-year-old stands front and center for designer Christine Alcalay's presentation of her 2013 spring season collection.
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Vujevic wore two outfits from Christine Alcalay's spring collection, which combined feminine and childlike elements, the designer said.
From university to runway —
Vujevic wore two outfits from Christine Alcalay's spring collection, which combined feminine and childlike elements, the designer said.
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Designer Christine Alcalay, right, said she was drawn to Vujevic for her "gamine" quality, which reflected the collection's innocent spirit.
From university to runway —
Designer Christine Alcalay, right, said she was drawn to Vujevic for her "gamine" quality, which reflected the collection's innocent spirit.
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APM Models, which represents Vujevic in the United States, distributes her model cards to potential clients.
From university to runway —
APM Models, which represents Vujevic in the United States, distributes her model cards to potential clients.
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This is Vujevic's first season modeling in New York Fashion Week. A typical day can last 12 hours without a break for food.
From university to runway —
This is Vujevic's first season modeling in New York Fashion Week. A typical day can last 12 hours without a break for food.
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Models line up for a practice walk at Avril Lavigne's "Abbey Dawn" runway show.
From university to runway —
Models line up for a practice walk at Avril Lavigne's "Abbey Dawn" runway show.
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Shoes from the Abbey Dawn show are seen at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York's Chelsea neighborhood.
From university to runway —
Shoes from the Abbey Dawn show are seen at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York's Chelsea neighborhood.
It takes five tries to tame Vujevic's long, wavy hair into a "punky ballerina bun" for Avril Lavigne's runway show.
From university to runway —
It takes five tries to tame Vujevic's long, wavy hair into a "punky ballerina bun" for Avril Lavigne's runway show.
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Kardashian half-sister Kylie Jenner was the first model to walk for the Abbey Dawn show.
From university to runway —
Kardashian half-sister Kylie Jenner was the first model to walk for the Abbey Dawn show.
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With her hair finally done, Vujevic is ready to move on to makeup.
From university to runway —
With her hair finally done, Vujevic is ready to move on to makeup.
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Vujevic plans on returning to university in Croatia after New York Fashion Week. Modeling is exciting but exhausting, she says.
From university to runway —
Vujevic plans on returning to university in Croatia after New York Fashion Week. Modeling is exciting but exhausting, she says.
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