Milla Jovovich visited Milan to promote her ongoing collaboration with Italian fashion brand Marella. She discussed how the collaboration started from a photo shoot in 2012 and has since produced four capsule collections. Jovovich enjoys being involved in the creative process, from design to fabrics. While not a designer, she appreciates the opportunity from Marella to design pieces inspired by her style. Jovovich also discussed her love of vintage fashion, mixing trendy and modern pieces with elements from the past.

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The multifaceted, down-to-earth supermodel visited Milan
to promote her ongoing collaboration with the Italian fashion
brandMarellaandwehadthechancetotalkwithherabouther
loveoffashion,thepaparazzi,andhernextfilm,Survivor.
Could you tell us about the concept of the Marella + Milla
collection? How did this collaboration start?
Actually, the first meeting with Marella took place quite some
time ago, during the photo shoot of the Spring / Summer 2012
advertisingcampaign.Personally,IthinkthatMarella’sfashion
approachasabrandhelpswomenwearsomethingthatmakes
them feel nice and free. And this is really me: fashion inspired
byrealwomen,asIam.
AworkingmominHollywoodcouldbelikeanyothermother
or woman... so I feel absolutely comfortable in the role as star
of Marella! We have designed four capsule collections until
now,andwediditwell.Everyseasonweimprovedthingsmore
andmore,andIamhappyabouttheresults.Itisalwaysanice
opportunitytoworktogetherwiththeMarelladesignteamand
createcapsulecollectionsthatareinspiredbymystyle,butwith
averyItaliantouch.
What’s the process like when you are involved in a creative
project? Does it start with something you’d like to wear? Do you
have any sartorial obsessions or go-to fabrics?
Ijustliketodrawanddesign;creatingthingscomesverynatural
to me. Moreover, I truly love fashion! However, I wouldn’t say
that I’m a designer, so I am really happy that Marella gave me
thisopportunityandappreciatedmystyle.
I’vebeendeeplyinvolvedinthecreativeprocess,startingfrom
theshapeandfitoftheitemsandthengoingtospecificssuchas
colours,fabrics,andmaterials.Wedidagoodjob.
Asfarasmypersonalstylegoes,IwouldsaythatI’mnotatrend-
setter,norafashionvictim.I’mnotagirl,I’mawoman,andI’ve
got my own style, something that is above the dictations of the
season. Also, I’m a vintage girl; I love to mix and match trendy
andmodernpieceswithelementsfromthepastthatIuncover
inthefleamarkets.
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Milla Jovovich
Fashion
in Action
As a model, she adorned the covers of numerous prestigious
magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. As an actress, she chased
zombies and saved the Universe from great evil powers - among others.
Oh, and she can definitely sing. So why does Milla Jovovich insist that
she is just a regular mom who happens to live in Hollywood?

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Can you tell us about the SS14 Milla bag?What are the qualities
that make the perfect bag according to you?
This bag, Milla’s bag, is an evergreen. You can carry it today
and in the future. It’s a classic and never goes out of fashion.
Andit’ssoeclecticwithitsmultitaskinghandle:ifyou’regoing
out for dinner it can be shortened quickly, whereas during the
day it can be worn on the side, something that is so handy and
useful…it’sjustperfect.
Following the success of last season (Autumn / Winter 2013),
weupdatedthedesignwithamini-sizeofferingandarangeof
fun, popsicle, summery and brilliant colours, such as fuchsia
and turquoise. But what I really love is the mix of textures
that include python, ostrich, and crocodile prints. The final
patchworkeffectisamazingandstronglycontemporary.
How has your past experience with Jovovich - Hawk changed
thewayyouviewfashionandpersonalstyle?Whatdidyoulearn
from this venture?
I’vealwaysbeenfascinatedbyfashion,althoughtheJovovich-
Hawkbrandwassomethingmorelikea‘diversion’thanareal
attempttobeadesigner.Iwouldsaythatitwasa“styleforfun”
kindofproject.Also,itwasn’tmeanttobeaninvestment-even
thoughthecollectionbecamequitesuccessfulintheend-andit
wasalsosoldatBarneysNewYorkrightafteritslaunch.
As a fan of Italian style, what is the one thing that you find
fascinating about Italian women and the way they dress?
Italians know how to mix simplicity with a hint of craziness,
andthatiswhatmakesthemdifferentandunique.WhatIadore
about Italian women is how naturally stunning they are and I
love how simply they can dress: little makeup, a bit of lipstick,
asimpleoutfit,andtheyalwayslookdivine.
Is comfort an enemy of style?
Not at all! When I’m not working, on the set or at home, most
of the time I’m in leggings, jeans, T-shirts and knits. But just
becauseIliketobecomfortabledoesn’tmeanIdon’tputalittle
effortintobeingstylish!Ialwaystrytowearsimple,comfortable
buteclecticclothes.
You describe yourself as a working mom in Hollywood, and at
some point you said that you’d like to take your daughter away
to a village in Mongolia. How hard is it to find balance between
living a normal life and being followed by paparazzi in Los
Angeles?
I wouldn’t say that it’s easy…but what could I say? Acting and
modelling is my life, it’s my job, and I love it. Moreover I have
ahusbandwhoisalsomybestfriend,andalittlebeautifulgirl
thatsmilesatmeeverymorning.I’msolucky!ButIknowthat
all of this has a price: to be under pressure. So, to be chased by
paparazziisjustpartofthegame.WhatdoIreallymiss?Tohave
moretimeformydaughter,Ever,andmyself.
Itissaidthatyouarenotonetominceyourwords.Howhasyour
straightforwardness affected your collaborations and personal
relationships?
I’m honest and I like to be direct, but I’m also polite and
respectful. All words can sound differently if you say them
smiling!
Could you tell us about your new film, Survivor? Would you say
that you have found your niche with action films?
It is very exciting, as all new experiences are. It’s also great to
havetheopportunitytoworkwithMrBrosnan…suchalegend!
I love action movies, obviously. But I’m quite attracted by the
indiesceneaswell.
Music seems to be an important part in your life. Do you have
any new projects in the pipeline?
Music is a real passion and there is a project in process but I
don’tknowwhenit’llbereleasedyet.Fingerscrossed!
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I just like to draw and design;
creating things comes very natural to me.