Natalia Vodianova In Chaumet High Jewelry for Bazaar Arabia December

Natalia Vodianova In All Her Glory and Chaumet High Jewelry for Bazaar Arabia December AOC Fashion

Bazaar Arabia introduces a new term into the media lexicon, referring to supermodel Natalia Vodianova as a ‘Mega-mum’. Congrats to Devinder Bains, author of the interview.

Vodianova poses as a friend of the maison, in this Chaumet-sponsored fashion cover story for Harper’s Bazaar Arabia December 2025 issue. Nour Bou Ezz styles the fashion story shot by Alvaro Gracia [IG]./ Hair by Ilham Mestour; makeup by Harold James

The Excitement of Modern Transformations

Natalia V meets up with Bains in Paris. The supermodel has been in Doha to judge the Fashion Trust Arabia Awards, and also shoot this cover story – “effortlessly showcasing Chaumet jewels in a beautiful blush haze”.

“It’s this beauty of coming back to the country and every time seeing something new,” explains the supermodel and philanthropist. “Incredible works of art, new museums being envisioned or a new public garden open – it’s just constantly evolving. I really love Qatar. I find it very inspiring.”

On the list of new museums is the under-construction in the region is the Frank Ghery designed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum. The world-famous architect passed on Friday at age 96, in an event that struck deeply into the hearts of the Arnault family, especially Bernard Arnault himself. AOC shares the LVMH chairman’s words about Gehry and his museums, ending with the yet-to-open, largest Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi.

UN Goodwill Ambassador

Her TGW [True Grit Woman] status continues today in her totally-transformed life. Appointed in 2021 as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Population Fund [UNFPA], a priority for Vodianova is not officially as warm-hearted as the global vaccination of children.

Taboos Around Menstruation

A big priority in Vodianova’s life focuses on dismantling taboos around menstruation and promoting menstrual health, including banishment and confinement.

It’s really something in my playbook when Bernard Arnault’s daughter-in-law, Mrs. Antoine Arnault, steps up as a leading voice to stop the banishment of women to huts while they are menstruating. Or not having access to sanitary supplies.

The Supernova is unfazed by standing up against this modern-day humiliation of women due to ancient taboos and religious beliefs. In fact, she believes she is uniquely positioned to take up the cause.

There are many reasons why Natalia Vodianova inspires AOC, but this one is top of the list. We send big love to Supernova. ~ Anne