Bazhan Iuliia is making a significant impact on the fashion industry as she steps into the spotlight. Iuliia’s striking presence challenges fashion norms and contributes to the evolving definition of modern elegance. Her unique perspective on modelling can be seen through her unwavering authenticity and the message she hopes young women will carry with them.

Iuliia has been described as the face of a new wave in modelling, where personality and resilience are just as important as appearance. On the surface, her body speaks for her in front of the camera, but the essence of her presence comes from within. “It’s all about a state of love. A new-generation model is a personality. I’m projecting an emotion, an energy, an idea. Famous and autistic is a challenge to the mould of what a model ‘should’ be. I’m different, and that’s exactly where my strength lies,” she states.

Having graced the runways of some of the biggest fashion weeks, from Paris to Dubai, Paris was a turning point for Iuliia. “That was the moment I delivered a statement. I realized my image, my posture, my silence, all came together to form a language of their own. Once a little girl who struggled with sensory overload from lights and noise, I found myself under those very lights, amidst booming music, defying the odds. I was walking through stereotypes,” she says.

Another standout moment for Iuliia as a model was during a Paris show, where she embodied an iconic woman of strength. She finds inspiration in women for whom style is not just a set of trends but a way of thinking. Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jane Birkin. To her, what these women carry in their gaze is a kind of aristocracy of the spirit. “I’m drawn to the idea that, even if you come into this world with a ‘label’ or a ‘diagnosis,’ that doesn’t mean you can’t be iconic,” Iuliia claims. 

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Iuliia has worked with elite designers and photographers across Europe and Asia. The moments when she’s allowed to simply be herself are what make a shoot or a show particularly meaningful to her. She loves it when photographers truly listen to the silence. When a shoot isn’t just about the pose but about the overall atmosphere. “That’s when something real is created,” she says. It’s in that balance, where she can be both soft and impenetrable, that true fashion magic happens.

Having built a remarkable career as a supermodel and the face of both European and Asian designers. Iuliia believes that having grown up in an aristocratic family that valued discipline, education, and precision provided her with the foundation and the tools to stay grounded and keep her authenticity intact in an industry where it’s easy to lose yourself. Her success isn’t a happy accident. She says she is a deliberately built brand.

With a refreshingly distinct look, especially in an age of filters and homogeneity, Iuliia maintains her authenticity, which is something that she says radiates from within. That kind of radiance can’t be faked. It’s not something makeup or filters can create. She believes it comes from inner health, confidence, joy, and love. “That’s what people feel when they look at you. If you shine from the inside, you’ll always stand out even in complete silence.”

Photo: Supermodel Iuliia Bazhan

Many young women dream of following in Iuliia’s footsteps. Her advice to those aiming not just for success but to leave a lasting impact in the fashion world is not to try to replicate someone else’s path. Create your own. “I recently came across the story of Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, and it touched me deeply. She lives life on her own terms and without sacrificing herself. She just knows what she wants. That’s the key. Not ‘What do people expect from me?’ but ‘What do I want?’ Start there. When you build something that’s truly yours, it will bring you real happiness.”

Photo: Supermodel Iuliia Bazhan

Iuliia feels incredibly proud of herself and thankful every single day, especially to her mom.

It is clear that Iuliia Bazhan is not only a prominent figure in the fashion world but also a key influencer shaping its trends. Warm, free, and profoundly grateful, she isn’t merely living up to the mantra “famous and autistic.” She radiates strength and authenticity.

And most of all, Iuliia reminds others that in a world obsessed with appearances, being fully and beautifully yourself is the most extraordinary achievement of all.

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