A few days ago an interview with Zhenya was published in the fashion magazine L'officiel. The first photo shoot was featured in it.
The interview:
"The non-freezing beauty of Evgenia Medvedeva
Shortly before the start of the Russian tour of the ice show "Champions on Ice" by Eteri Tudberidze, which is supported by the Moscow Department of Sports, L'Officiel managed to talk with one of the main stars of the show, Evgenia Medvedeva, two-time vice-champion of the 2018 Olympic Games, winner of several world championships. Evgenia is rightfully considered one of the most stylish skaters of our time. We asked her how she manages to maintain her beauty and stay stylish in such a difficult schedule.
1. Now, due to the easing of quarantine measures, you are participating in a large-scale tour “Champions on Ice.” Tell us how the pandemic changed the training process?
Zhenya: Of course, quarantine has affected the lives of each of us, especially athletes. It's nice that now not only competitions are returning, but also shows. With the entire Team Tutberidze team, we perform on April 6 in Moscow, and then we go on a tour of the cities of Russia. It's great that we can again meet on the ice with our spectators and fans, for athletes this is really important.
2. You have very beautiful costumes in the show. Are they made by some famous designer? In general, is there a practice in figure skating of attracting designers to make clothes for performances?
Zhenya: Yes, our costumes are really beautiful. During my career, I have worked with many designers and tailors. Each of them was talented in his own way, each has its own "zest" in the work. It is quite rare that fashion designers sew costumes directly for skaters. This is mainly done by highly specialized masters who create costumes for ballroom dancing, figure skating and rhythmic gymnastics.
3. Do you have a favorite designer or brand?
Zhenya: Yes, I have a few favorite brands. These are Burberry, Dior, YSL.
4. What style of clothing do you prefer in everyday life: classic or sports?
Zhenya: I prefer the classics more.
5. As summer approaches, girls often go on diets. What do you have to deny yourself, or do you eat everything?
Zhenya: I'm just that "lucky girlfriend" who can eat everything and not get fat (smiling). I think, of course, this will change with age. But at the moment I don't really strain myself to keep in shape.
6. What does your ideal vacation look like?
Zhenya: Now it is absolutely any vacation. I haven't been to the sea for 4 years! My dream is to visit the ocean coast. Although I am not a fan of beach holidays, I feel that I desperately need the sun. I would love to sunbathe and swim for several days.
7. What do you value most in your work?
Zhenya: First of all, I appreciate the opportunity to fulfill myself and feel special. Because few people in the world can do the things that we - professional skaters do. In this regard, I am, of course, very proud of my profession.
8. Performances involve bright makeup. How are things with him on weekdays? Choosing bright or nude? Do you follow trends or do everything intuitively?
Zhenya: Basically I stick to nude, but sometimes there is such a mood when I want to paints my lips with red lipstick, draw black winged liners on my my eyes ... I really like the so-called Hollywood type of make-up. Sometimes I can stick glitter on my face (laughs).
9. Monomake-up has been in vogue for several seasons ... What make-up in "civilian" style do you like?
Zhenya: I also use monomake-up, of course, because it is quick and convenient.
10. Your career includes frequent flights and frequent changes in time zones. Plus makeup, diet. How do you care for your face? How do you deal with traces of lack of sleep, if this is about you?
Zhenya: Yes, I really devote a lot of time to myself, my appearance, skin, hair, manicure, pedicure. It takes me on average 2-2.5 hours a day. And I really enjoy it, because it is at this time that I really relax and express my love for myself (smiles). As for the fight against lack of sleep and fatigue, the skin care routine helps me here. I have a very well-chosen skin care line that helps me always look my best."
Незадолго до начала российского турне ледового шоу Этери Тудберидзе "Чемпионы на льду", которое проходит при поддержке Департамента Спорта города Москв
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