A woman of a certain age talks Christmas, Acting, Modelling and being in demand Vanessa Voegele-Downing

A laid back pre-Christmas chat with a brilliantly interesting woman...

Vanessa Voegele-Downing is a British fashion professional whose journey in style spans decades and continents. She began her career as an international fashion model, walking catwalks and shooting editorial work for major designers and publications. Her early years took her from London to Paris, where she worked with prestigious fashion houses and photographers, gracing campaigns and editorials around the world.

Known affectionately as “Mrs V” on her blog The Model Edit, Vanessa blends her life in fashion with lived-in style advice, beauty wisdom, and lifestyle reflections. On her site she shares tales from photo shoots, trend commentary, and her perspective as someone who has seen the industry evolve firsthand.

Beyond fashion, Vanessa is a mother of three daughters and a figure in the contemporary style community. Her influence extends into the wardrobes and creative lives of the next generation, including her daughter Zenobia, who has been recognized as a muse and model in her own right on runways and in style features.

With roots in modelling and wings in storytelling, Vanessa Voegele-Downing continues to shape conversations about style, self-expression, and the fashion life lived beyond the catwalk.

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