Helena Christensen models for Designers at Debenhams in dazzling beach hut shoot
HELENA CHRISTENSEN is a former Victoria's Secret model and beauty queen but the star has turned her attentions to British brand Debenhams.
After being crowned Miss Denmark in 1986, Helena has been seen on the covers of Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar.
Today sees the launch of the Designers at Debenhams AW16 campaign shot on the gorgeous Helena, one of the original super models.
Helena has become a style icon, lauded for her ability to appear effortlessly beautiful and stylish at all times and her own work behind the camera has also been seen in fashion magazines including Nylon and Marie Claire.
Speaking on the Debenhams shoot, Helena said: "I always do both and its great to have these two parallel careers. I learn from both of them and they compliment each other."
I don't put a lot of effort in dressing myself, so I'm not sure I always look very stylish
With an unfaltering career, now 47, she has enviable beauty but admits she doesn't have that much interest in how she looks.
"I don't put a lot of effort in dressing myself, so I'm not sure I always look very stylish."
So how would the ever-reigning supermodel describe her personal style?
"Colourful, vintage and comfortable. I feel good when I'm wearing clothes that are a little mismatched and unique."
Perhaps when you are a supermodel the focus is more on your face than on fashion, so you would expect her to have some beauty secrets to share.
Helena said: "Really the best kept secret, which isn't a secret at all, is getting good sleep. I wish you could buy that in a bottle.
"I box and do yoga. Plus whenever I'm near water I jump in and have a swim."
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She might not show a huge interest in style, but she can currently be seen modelling this season's key looks for Debenhams.
The shoot took place at her beach house in Monaco, with her friend Anya Poulsen behind the camera.
"We laughed a lot and had so much fun on this shoot. I think the photos have a cosy, glamorous vibe to them, to get us in the spirit for Christmas."
Helena lives in Manhattan with her teenage son Mingus and has an apartment in Copenhagen, but explained on the Designers at Debenhams shoot she could never choose between city and country life.
"I love cities. In particular historical ones, but I get completely exhilarated by nature on the weekends in the countryside after a long week working."
The Debenhams collection is full of glitter and sparkle for the upcoming holiday season, you can see the collection here.
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