The Red Carpet Highlights of... The 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival 2024!
net-a-porterAMBAR CRISTAL
Ambar Cristal is starting as she means to go on: the 21-year-old Dominican burst onto the scene last season when she secured an exclusive with Louis Vuitton, opening its SS19 show and starring in the storied label’s campaign
MY CAREER IS A DREAM COME TRUE. Fashion was a big part of my life growing up and I always wanted to be a model. I worked hard to get where I am today; I went to so many castings and endured a lot of rejection before I was finally signed to an agency. I was lucky to be surrounded by supportive people who really believed in me.
THERE ARE NO DOWNSIDES TO MODELING. When I walked the runway for the first time – opening the Louis Vuitton SS19 show – I felt as if I was born to do it! It was such an incredible experience. Nicolas Ghesquière gave me an amazing backpack to say congratulations – it’s the most precious piece in my wardrobe.
I LOVE DISCOVERING NEW CULTURES. Luckily I don’t get jet lag so I always get up early [when traveling], go walking and explore everywhere I visit. Traveling is one of the perks of being a model; I went to Japan for a job recently and loved it – I’m already planning a return trip.
IT’S IMPORTANT TO UNWIND. Reading, painting and yoga help me to relax, but my favorite pastime is cooking. I love it! If I wasn’t modeling, I’d definitely be a chef.