For model-turned-actress Hari Nef, fashion can be a powerful means of expression.
Nef, who recently had a scene-stealing turn in Netflix’s hit stalker series “You,” also landed a spot as one of the stars of ModCloth’s “Against the Current” campaign, posing alongside pop star Halsey, “Crazy Rich Asians” favorite Awkwafina and “Orange is the New Black” actress Dascha Polanco.
“For me, clothing creates an opportunity to intercept and shape the perceptions of others before I say a word to them,” she told Page Six Style. “Clothing carries my intentions from the inside out.”
When it comes to getting dressed day to day, the Gucci muse said less is always more.
“I feel most powerful in simple, well-constructed pieces,” Nef said. “I’m drawn to clothing which you can’t ascribe to a certain season, year, or even decade: a monochrome sundress, a classic trench or maybe a pair of light-wash, high-waisted jeans. Pieces like these leave room for the individuality of the wearer, instead of declaring her taste or even her status. Style is more valuable than fashion, and more rare.”
And while Nef got her start on the runway for brands like Adam Selman and Eckhaus Latta, she’s now firmly focused on her acting career. “Modeling taught me how to relax in front of a camera,” she explained, “and acting taught me how to tell stories using my body — even if the script is a piece of clothing.”
And being part of the Hollywood crowd comes with some sweet perks.
“I’ll never forget the first time I attended the Emmys,” Nef said. “I was taking a selfie while in line for the carpet, and Lady Gaga photobombed me.”
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