Vanessa Makaya: A Stylist & Model Bridging Worlds
Vanessa Makaya moves fluidly between roles—model, stylist, and creative spirit—just as she does between her bases in the UK and Spain. With a keen eye for storytelling through fashion and movement, she’s carved a niche that blends artistic sensibility with raw, personal expression.
Roots of Inspiration
"Everything began with my parents," she shares. "Their love for art and fashion became mine—I’d style myself in their clothes as a child." Today, her muse is the world itself: shadows, textures, and the poetry of everyday life.
Career Standouts
"Comunicado Extraterrestre": A surreal campaign with photographer Carlota Guerrero and stylist Stephania Yepes. "Collaborating with such talented women was magic."
Movement as Medium: Her background in dance led to commercials—"where fashion meets fluidity."
On Growth & Change
2020’s Lesson: "I found inspiration in the small things—sunlight on fabric, a stranger’s silhouette."
Hope for the Future: "More creation, more connection. I’m just getting started."
Visual Diary
Her Instagram (@vanessamakaya) is a mood board of minimalism meets warmth:
Stark portraits by Sergio Okobé.
Playful styling experiments.
Moments of stillness and motion.
Final Note:
"Dance taught me to speak without words. Now, I do it through clothes."
Why Vanessa Stands Out:
Multidisciplinary Fluidity: Model, stylist, dancer—no creative box holds her.
Authentic Aesthetic: Her work feels lived-in, not staged.
Global Perspective: A true citizen of London, Barcelona, and beyond.
(P.S. Ask her about the first time she raided her parents’ closet.) 👗✨
Follow Her Journey: @vanessamakaya
