Georgi Sandev

Gorgeous Jacqui photographed by Luigi and Iango for the new V Magazine

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Discovered at a music festival—waiting to witness the magic of fellow V cover star LANA DEL REY at England’s Reading Festival— has been walking to her own beat ever since as one of London’s most exciting faces to grace the industry. Channeling muses of the 1960s and 1970s like Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithfull, and Nico, Jacqui brings a free spirit to every runway.

Fashion B. Åkerlund
Model ()
Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief
Casting Maxime Valentini (2bmanagement)
Hair Lauren M Berrones (Home Agency)
Manicure Leanne Woodley (SEE Management) using CND™
Fashion Market Editor Copelyn Bengel
Styling Support ELANUR ERDOĞAN (FORWARD ARTISTS)
Producer Louis Guillemain (2bmanagement)
Cinematographer Santiago Montes
Studio Manager betancisco studio

Gorgeous Liu Wen Liu Wen 刘雯 photographed by Luigi and Iango for the new V Magazine

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From her beginnings in 2006, V161 cover star became a trailblazer, widely recognized as China’s first supermodel. Her career has been defined by a series of firsts: the first East Asian model to front a global beauty campaign, appearances on the covers of major international fashion publications, and walking landmark runway shows. Today, she remains one of the most enduring forces in modeling-still setting the pace for a new generation on the world stage.

Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief
Maxime Valentini
Leanne Woodley Copelyn Bengel ELANUR ERDOĞAN
Louis Guillemain 2bmanagement
Santiago Montes betancisco studio

Stunning Anne V Anne V by Luigi and Iango for V Magazine

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Fashion B. Åkerlund
Model Anne V (THE LIONS MANAGEMENT)
Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief
Casting Maxime Valentini (2bmanagement)
Hair Lauren M Berrones (Home Agency)
Manicure Leanne Woodley (SEE Management) using CND™
Fashion Market Editor Copelyn Bengel
Styling Support ELANUR ERDOĞAN (FORWARD ARTISTS)
Producer Louis Guillemain (2bmanagement)
Cinematographer Santiago Montes
Studio Manager betancisco studio

Stunning Anne V Anne V photographed by Luigi and Iango for the new V Magazine

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“Anne V’s signature aughts blonde bombshell aesthetic has made her a steady, unmatched presence in fashion. Although her focus has grown to take on larger initiatives, including activism and charitable work for organizations such as (RED) and Mothers 2 Mothers among others—while also being a certified yoga instructor—there’s no denying that fashion will always embrace her.”

From V161 Fall Preview 2026

Fashion B. Åkerlund
Model Anne V (THE LIONS MANAGEMENT)
Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief
Casting Maxime Valentini (2bmanagement)
Hair Lauren M Berrones (Home Agency)
Manicure Leanne Woodley (SEE Management) using CND™
Fashion Market Editor Copelyn Bengel
Styling Support ELANUR ERDOĞAN (FORWARD ARTISTS)
Producer Louis Guillemain (2bmanagement)
Cinematographer Santiago Montes
Studio Manager betancisco studio

On this cover Anne V wears logo printed leather rain hat with visor TOM FORD (Fall ‘26) / raincoat Burberry ℅ CLOAK / OMEGA De Ville mini Trésor watch , ring the Archive X Yana / pumps SAINT LAURENT by

Stunning Bhavitha Mandava photographed by Luigi and Iango for the new V Magazine

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The V161 cover star reflects on what growth means to her on and off the runway. “As a model, growth means expanding my skills, working with diverse creatives, taking on new challenges, and using my platform responsibly,” she says.
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From V161 Fall Preview 2026
Photography Luigi and Iango
Fashion B. Åkerlund
Model Bhavitha Mandava ()
Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief
Casting Maxime Valentini (2bmanagement)
Makeup (FORWARD ARTISTS)
Hair Lauren M Berrones (Home Agency)
Manicure Leanne Woodley (SEE Management) using CND™
Fashion Market Editor Copelyn Bengel
Styling Support ELANUR ERDOĞAN (FORWARD ARTISTS)
Producer Louis Guillemain (2bmanagement)
Cinematographer Santiago Montes
Studio Manager betancisco studio