Irina Shayk Covers Harper's Bazaar May 2023 With a Key Message: 'Be Kind!' AOC Fashion

Top model Irina Shayk shares a more intimate side of her personality, in what becomes a wonderful interview, as told to Nikki Ogunnaike for the May 2023 Beauty issue of Harper’s Bazaar. / Hair by Cim Mahony; makeup by Marcelo Gutierrez

Irina wears Acne Studios, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, and more lensed by Bryan Liston [IG].

The concept of ‘kindness’ is the biggest theme in her story, beginning with Shayk’s grandmother who never wore makeup but whipped up natural potions, using ingredients in the fridge. Irina reflects:

She was always so positive and grateful for every day and was like, “Always be yourself. Be kind to people.” That’s what true beauty is.

I mentioned on Wednesday reading a powerful Emrata interview in the LA Times, and that it was “a welcome jolt”. The minute I began reading Irina Shayk’s interview, my thoughts immediately went to Emrata.